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June 30, 2017 issue

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Local stories:

  • 'We point to Christ': 21 men from across archdiocese ordained as permanent deacons
    • Photo spread from the ordination
  • Special place leads Lentz to destiny—and honor
    • Providence sisters honor supportersl
  • Serra Club vocations essay: Priest is ‘living definition’ of a disciple for student
  • Indianapolis pastor shares in diocesan anniversary in Guatemala
  • Five Saint Meinrad monks celebrate anniversaries
  • Official Appointments

Regular local features:

  • The Face of Mercy: Let’s keep our eyes on heaven, but our feet on the ground
    • Mantengamos la mirada en el Cielo, pero los pies en la tierra
  • Editorial: CCF celebrates 30 years of helping to build a foundation of faith
  • From the Editor Emeritus: The Franciscan martyrs of Georgia killed in 1597
  • Faith and Family: Religious liberty is a cornerstone of the United States
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Trying to find a balance to the challenge of climate change that the world faces
    • Mass in French changes location
    • Carmelite monastery in Terre Haute invites all to pray novena on July 8-16
  • Events Calendar
    • Theology on Tap for young adults in Indianapolis scheduled through August
    • Art exhibit at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery runs through July 14
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Conventual Franciscan Father Juniper Cummings served as seminary professor, in leadership
  • My Journey to God: We Encounter You, Christ Jesus

Catholic News Service:

  • Court’s decision viewed as ‘landmark victory for religious freedom’ in U.S.
  • Baltimore archbishop reflects on English martyrs in opening ‘Fortnight’ Mass
  • U.S. Supreme Court agrees to slice into cake controversy
  • Challenges are part of the work of evangelization, Pope Francis says
  • Catholic groups voice concern about court’s ruling on travel ban
  • Senate health care plan is ‘simply unacceptable,’ bishops say
  • Column: My story as a Catholic conscientious objector
  • Column: Look up, use charity to raise another’s humanity
  • The Sunday Readings: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Question Corner: Heaven exists but cannot be precisely described in this life

FaithAlive!

  • Suffering can be redemptive when borne in faith
  • The Book of Job explores the depths of the mystery of suffering

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21 men from across archdiocese ordained as permanent deacons

Deacons at their ordinationIn a historic liturgy on June 24 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, Archbishop-designate Charles C. Thompson ordained 21 men as permanent deacons for service to the Church in central and southern Indiana. It was only the third such ordination of permanent deacons in the history of the archdiocese—an ordination that was celebrated only 11 days after the announcement of the appointment of Archbishop-designate Thompson, who will be installed on July 28 at the cathedral. (Page 1)
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Special place leads Lentz to destiny—and honor

Mickey LentzIf we’re lucky, there are moments when we see clearly the path of our life—and how a special place along that path put us on the road to our destiny. For Annette “Mickey” Lentz, such a moment happened on June 3 as the chancellor of the archdiocese traveled west from Indianapolis to a place she considers home—a place where her past, her present and her purpose in life intersected on that spring evening. (Page 1)
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Web-only features

News, photos, video and more from the appointment of Archbishop-designate Thompson

Bishop speaking with personSince the announcement on June 13 that Bishop Charles C. Thompson of Evansville would become the seventh archbishop of Indianapolis, The Criterion has produced news stories, photos, videos and other resources regarding the news. Click on the link below to access all of the latest information, including a video Q&A with the archbishop-designate and his biographical information.
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National and world news you may have missed...

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