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January 10, 2025

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A time of desperation leads a couple to strive to give hope to a community in need
- Celebrations mark the beginning of the Jubilee Year of Hope in the archdiocese
- Jubilee Year offers several opportunities for plenary indulgences
Participants from all dioceses will take part in Indiana March for Life on Jan. 22
Bishop Emeritus William L. Higi of the Diocese of Lafayette dies at 91
What do we owe each other?
Official Appointments
Christ the Cornerstone: The voice of God speaks to us, sometimes loudly, sometimes softly
- Cristo, la piedra angular: La voz de Dios nos habla, a veces en voz alta, a veces como un susurro
Editorial: We are invited to celebrate 2025 as a Jubilee Year of Hope
Twenty Something: Holy attention: reclaiming quiet to hear Jesus in the new year
Guest Column: Could God love us in spite of our imperfections? An awesome God does!
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse to offer couples retreat on Feb. 14-16
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord

January 17, 2025

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Senior finds ‘win-win situation all the way around’ volunteering through RSVP
Legislation abolishing death penalty among ICC’s priorities at Statehouse
When a teacher lost hope for her students, a new approach changed everything
Father Jean Bosco Ntawugashira was pastor of Holy Angels, St. Rita parishes
What do we owe each other?
Christ the Cornerstone: Let’s not take the miraculous experience of the Eucharist for granted
- Cristo, la piedra angular: No olvidemos valorar la experiencia milagrosa de la Eucaristía
The Face of Mercy: Let’s open the doors of our hearts to all in hope and peace
- El rostro de la misericordia: Abramos las puertas de nuestros corazones a todos con esperanza y paz
Editorial: Resolving to become more Christ-like in our lives
Our Works of Charity: Ringing in a new year with the wondrous gifts of joy, hope and love
Sight Unseen: An empty hell
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Mass and reception for Filipino Sinulog festival will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral on Jan. 26
- Indiana Youth Rally and March for Life in Indianapolis will take place on Jan. 22
- Morning reflection on Jesus’ healing touch to be offered at Oldenburg Center
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Listen To God
The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 24, 2025

January 31, 2025

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Rally, Mass, March participants reminded ‘cause for life is not just ours, but God’s’
- Speakers at youth rally call teens from across the state to ‘live an abundant life’
- Photos: A powerful pro-life witness
ICC is supporting pro-life, pro-family initiatives at Statehouse
Archbishop Thompson speaks on common baptism in Christian unity prayer service
Archdiocesan Statement on Immigrants and Refugees
- Declaración de la Arquidiócesis sobre inmigrantes y refugiados
Bishop Chatard teacher receives prestigious national award
Memorial Mass for Holy Angels, St. Rita pastor set for Feb. 8
Christ the Cornerstone: Joining the Holy Family’s journey from sorrow to joy
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Unámonos en el recorrido de la Sagrada Familia del dolor a la alegría
Editorial: May all generations continue building a culture of life
Faith and Family: Simeon and Anna can be reflected in encouraging elders at parishes
That All May Be One: Creed’s anniversary, date of Easter offer hope for coming together in jubilee
Corrections Ministries: Those incarcerated can receive plenary indulgence during jubilee year
Reflection: A dream ends in devastation, and a young man does this?!
Investing with Faith: Conversations with your family can inspire generations of generosity
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Conference on life-limiting prenatal diagnoses will take place at Notre Dame on March 15
- Vocations essay contest submissions sought from students in grades 7-12
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister André Panepinto served in Catholic schools for 49 years
My Journey to God: little by little
The Sunday Readings: The Presentation of the Lord

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