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July 28, 2017 issue

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Local stories:

  • A note to our readers
  • God’s hands and family’s love guide Archbishop Thompson
  • Priesthood bonds archbishop and cousin in life-changing way
  • Archbishop Thompson’s new coat of arms: one shield, two stories
  • The coat-of-arms from each of our 12 previous bishops/archbishops
  • Archbishop’s motto promotes being ‘Christ-centered in all we do’
  • Religious communities express support for Archbishop Thompson
  • Archbishop’s words offer look into his heart, leadership
  • Archbishop keeps running, pushing to a higher level of service
  • Photo spread: The gift of family, the gift of faith
  • New archbishop ‘understands needs’ of Hispanic community
  • Saint Meinrad formed archbishop for ordained ministry
  • Archdiocese of Indianapolis is divided into 11 deaneries
  • Archbishop’s ministry connects Louisville, Indianapolis and Evansville
  • Archbishop Thompson’s leadership in Evansville Diocese marked by collaboration and desire to help and serve others
  • Past shepherds greatly influence Archbishop Thompson
  • Indiana, Kentucky bishops praise leadership of Archbishop Thompson
  • Growing up in ‘Kentucky Holy Land’ shaped archbishop’s faith
  • Louisville colleagues and parishioners say work ethic, humility, focus on others are at heart of archbishop’s ministry
  • Timeline of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
  • Saint Meinrad monk makes vestments for installation
  • The catechism teaches that the role of a bishop is threefold
  • The office of archbishop comes with several notable symbols
  • Ministering with our universal shepherd
  • Catholics in central and southern Indiana express hope for new archbishop

Regular local features:

  • Events Calendar
    • Six Divorce and Beyond sessions to be offered in Indianapolis on Aug. 8-Sept. 12
  • My Journey to God: Saints Among Us

Catholic News Service:

  • The Sunday Readings: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Question Corner: The Church does not require both spouses to apply for an annulment

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Installation Mass will be broadcast on TV, website and Catholic Radio Indy

Archbishop-designate Charles C. ThompsonArchbishop Thompson will be formally installed as the seventh archbishop of Indianapolis during a 2 p.m. Mass on Friday, July 28, at the cathedral. Due to the large number of people that need to be accommodated, seating for this Mass will be by invitation only, with the presentation of a ticket necessary in the narthex. Those unable to attend the Mass will be able to watch it live on WHMB-TV40 in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, and on all cable and satellite networks throughout the archdiocese that carry the television station.
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God’s hands and family’s love guide Archbishop Thompson

Archbishop Thompson and familySometimes you can learn a lot about a family by the way a sister talks about a brother. The closeness between Archbishop Charles C. Thompson and his only sister, Lori Wilson, is evident when she recalls how he has been there for her during defining moments of her life. You can also learn a lot about a family by the relationship that brothers have, especially long after they shared their childhood home. (Page 3)
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Archbishop’s words offer look into his heart, leadership

Archbishop ThompsonIn a one-on-one interview with The Criterion, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson shared his thoughts and insights on a wide range of topics, from his tendencies for collaboration and self-effacing humor to his views on women and diversity in the Church. Through his words, the 56-year-old Archbishop Thompson also offers a glimpse into his heart, his personality, and the qualities and perspectives that will guide him as the new spiritual leader of the Church in central and southern Indiana. (Page 1)
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Growing up in ‘Kentucky Holy Land’ shaped archbishop’s faith

Kentucky CountrysideFence-framed fields dot the rolling green hills as distant bells call monks to prayer. Meanwhile, bird twitters and cicada trills comprise an ongoing outdoor hymn. It’s just another day in the life of the Holy Land—of Kentucky. Few had heard of such a place when, during a press conference on June 13 at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis, newly-named Archbishop Charles C. Thompson identified himself as being from the “Kentucky Holy Land.” The Criterion staff recently traveled to this region—comprised of Marion, Nelson and Washington counties—to discover more about its history and how growing up there shapes the faith of its natives. (Page 30)
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