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April 3, 2026

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An Easter Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
- Mensaje de Pascua del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
Divine Mercy Sunday services will be celebrated on April 12
Encounters with ‘angels,’ memories of loved ones bless Camino journeys
Christ the Cornerstone: Good Friday is a day of sadness and rejoicing
- Cristo, la piedra angular: El Viernes Santo es un día de tristeza y alegría
Editorial: Good Friday is the day when we stand in awe of the humility of God
Twenty Something: ‘Joy as a daily discipline’: Author’s new book leans into ‘Living Easter’
Guest Column: How are you doing with the practice of forgiving those who have hurt you?
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Catholic speed dating event will take place at St. Joan of Arc Parish on April 18
- Former Chicago broadcaster Kevin Matthews to present ‘The Broken Mary Project’ retreat in Bloomington on May 16
- Catholic Women’s Giving Circle to host Spring Launch Event in Indianapolis on April 21
Letters to the Editor
- Lent is a time to examine ourselves and draw closer to Jesus, reader says
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Marikay Duffy was a missionary in Peru, served in Hispanic ministry
My Journey to God: Good Friday
The Sunday Readings: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

April 10, 2026

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Watershed moment: Indiana bishops share pastoral letter on ‘integral ecology’
Archdiocesan Catholics called ‘to holiness and mission’ at chrism Mass
In climbing to the Iron Cross, a couple draws closer to God
Uniendo Generaciones: An evening of love, community and connection
- Uniendo Generaciones: Una noche de amor, comunidad y conexión
From the Archives
Cathedral’s boys’ basketball team wins state championship
As Mother’s Day nears, share your favorite ‘Mom’ story and the advice you would give a first-time mom
Christ the Cornerstone: Experience the joy of God’s love and forgiveness
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Sintamos la alegría del amor de Dios y de su perdón
Editorial: St. John Paul II’s final letter to priests is worth revisiting
Faith in History: St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American declared a saint by the Church
Our Works of Charity: Connection formed between moms shows adoption is a loving option
Be Our Guest: ‘Quiere papa? Would you like potatoes?’ Teens offer hope and dignity to people in need
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Talk on race in the Church to take place in Indianapolis on April 24
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Marikay Duffy was a missionary in Peru, served in Hispanic ministry
My Journey to God: Sacred Destiny
The Sunday Readings: Divine Mercy Sunday

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