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January 19, 2018 issue

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Local stories:

  • Holy hours for vocations in deaneries offer opportunity to pray for those discerning God’s call
    • Holy Hours for Vocations
  • Director is hopeful, realistic about immigration reform efforts
  • Payday lending bill makes practice more equitable for borrowers, says ICC
  • Plan a private retreat for 2018 at one of three retreat centers in the archdiocese
  • Annual E6 Catholic Men’s Conference set for Feb. 24
  • Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference set for March 10
  • From the Archives: St. John the Baptist School dedication

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Human life should be respected, protected in all circumstances
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: En todas las circunstancias se debe respetar y proteger la vida humana
  • The Face of Mercy: Pope Francis says death penalty is contrary to Gospel
    • El rostro de la misericordia: El papa Francisco afirma que la pena de muerte es contraria al Evangelio
  • Editorial: Willa Cather’s portrayal of Archbishop Lamy of Santa Fe
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Sister Blandina Seagle’s exploits in the Old West
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: An opportunity lost, a lesson learned
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry to host young adult event on Feb. 5
    • Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center to offer retreat on Ignatian spirituality
    • Mission 27 Resale offers weekly senior discount, funds vital projects
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Franciscan Sister Wilhelmina Burkemper served as an educator for 49 years
  • My Journey to God: Soft Landings

Catholic News Service:

  • ‘I don’t know what’s going to happen’: ‘Dreamer’ faces potential nightmare reality amid struggle for immigration reform
  • Pope asks forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile
  • Catholic Charities in Iowa archdiocese ends refugee resettlement program
  • Fear becomes sin when it leads to hostility toward migrants, pope says
  • Supreme Court sends Georgia inmate’s death-row case back to lower courts
  • Pope flies over Argentina, sparking questions of when he’ll visit
  • Catholics condemn ‘racist’ comments attributed to President Trump
  • Canada: Groups fight policy that bases job grants on abortion support
  • Young adults gather for fellowship, learn ways to share faith
  • Pray with courage, conviction, not mindlessly like a parrot, pope says
  • Laity take their rightful place in pro-life work and ministry
  • Column: Resolutions for 2018
  • Column: Loving our children well
  • Column: Volunteer commitment allows gladness and hunger to meet
  • Column: Remembering that all is possible with God, be hopeful in 2018
  • The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Question Corner: Canon law allows for dispensing of abstaining from meat on Lenten Fridays

FaithAlive!

  • Confirmation strengthens us to take part in the Church’s mission
  • Anointing in the Bible was a special sign of being chosen by God

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Holy hours for vocations in deaneries offer opportunity to pray for those discerning God’s call

Indy Vocations logoBeginning later this month, the archdiocesan Vocations Office will sponsor holy hours for vocations in all 11 deaneries of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. These one‑hour periods of eucharistic adoration will include time for silent prayer, various prayers for vocations and a reflection on vocations. They are taking place for several purposes, said Andy Miller, associate director of vocations in the archdiocese. They are a way to have Catholics across central and southern Indiana come together to pray for people discerning the vocation to which God is calling them. (Page 1)
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Director is hopeful, realistic about immigration reform efforts

Tim Winn has watched closely as politicians in Washington have begun the new year seeking to find a solution to immigration reform in the United States. “It’s unfortunate that there are some stipulations that both sides are trying to include in it because ultimately that hurts the thousands of people who would benefit from some sort of policy change,” says Winn, the director of immigration legal services of Catholic Charities Indianapolis. “But I’m glad that there is some momentum. “It does feel like with the new year there was a new shift in importance for some sort of immigration reform. So I’m happy about the momentum being picked up.” (Page 8)
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Payday lending bill makes practice more equitable for borrowers, says ICC

A bill to make payday lending more equitable for borrowers is under consideration at the Indiana General Assembly this year. The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) supports the proposal. Senate Bill 325, authored by Sen. Greg Walker, R-Columbus, would cap fees and the interest collected on the loan to a 36 percent annual percentage rate (APR). Current law allows up to a 391 percent APR. Glenn Tebbe, executive director of the ICC, says Senate Bill 325 addresses the unjust interest charged by lenders in the payday lending industry. “Current law and practice often puts persons and families into a debt trap by taking advantage of their circumstances,” said Tebbe. (Page 2)
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