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December 6, 2024

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Sharing gifts, making memories: Volunteers strive to give children a magical Christmas
ICC works to support legislation outlawing death penalty as state executions set to resume
Giving thanks for the work of ‘angels,’ the gift of a friend, the faith of grandparents
‘Standing on holy ground’: Beech Grove Benedictine sisters break ground for new monastery
Parishes prepare to host Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
- History of Our Lady of Guadalupe touches various cultures and traditions
  - La historia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe toca varias culturas y tradiciones
Seeds planted to create men’s ministry parish programs throughout archdiocese
Netflix’s movie Mary is worthwhile viewing—with some caveats
Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
Christ the Cornerstone: This Advent, look to Mary Immaculate to see the light of God’s glory
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Este Adviento, busquemos en María Inmaculada la luz de la gloria de Dios
Editorial: This Advent, let’s expand our minds and hearts and pray for a new world
Twenty Something: A gift for yourself in 2025: planning a path to refresh your mind, body and soul
Guest Column: Getting yourself to heaven: Possibilities to consider as you focus on the afterlife
Reflection: Celebrating the life and the spirit of Bernadette “Bernie” Price
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indy will relaunch its Christkindl Village event on Dec. 13-14
- I Am the Immaculate Conception documentary will show in select theaters on Dec. 12, 14 and 17
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Your Will Be Done
The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Advent

December 13, 2024

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Daughter’s rare disorder leads Connersville family on faith journey with ‘divine connections’
Catholic lawmaker aims to outlaw state death penalty
- Letter of Rep. Bob Morris to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb
Woman gives a thank-you to a priest who went the extra mile for her birth mother
Interim director appointed at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad Archabbey announce Christmas liturgies
Participants from all Indiana dioceses, plus four of the state’s bishops, will join in Indiana March for Life on Jan. 22
Cardinal Ritter hosts celebration for Kenny Moore as Colts’ nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year
Oldenburg Franciscan sisters celebrate anniversaries in religious life
Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
Special pre-game ritual sets tone for Providence’s state champs
Christ the Cornerstone: We can begin again as Jesus comes again
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Podemos volver a empezar cuando Jesús retorne
Editorial: Advent is a Marian season of hope-filled expectation
Joyful Witness: God works through you during the holidays to comfort the grieving
Our Works of Charity: Spending Christmas alone: How to make it more meaningful for you, others
Be Our Guest: Use Advent as a time to receive, not achieve as you await the Christ Child
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- College students sought to teach Totus Tuus summer youth program
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
- Discalced Carmelite Sister Teresa Marie Boersig served in education, contemplative life
- Franciscan Sister Barbara Hileman served in Catholic schools, parishes and hospitals
My Journey to God: This Advent-tide
The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent

December 20, 2024

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A Christmas Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
- Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
Service, procession before Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral on Dec. 29 will help mark start of Jubilee Year of Hope
- Three 2025 Jubilee of Hope pilgrimage sites are established in archdiocese, leading to a plenary indulgence
Beauty of faith leads artist to create sacred art to draw others to God
Three blessings of the season: the gifts of friendship, love and gratitude
National Eucharistic Congress monstrance on permanent display in cathedral, available for loan
‘Ignite’ retreat calls teens to set their hearts afire for God
The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 20 to Jan. 5 for Christmas holiday
Christ the Cornerstone: Mary responds to the gift of God’s love by sharing it with us
- Cristo, la piedra angular: María responde al don del amor de Dios al compartirlo con nosotros
The Face of Mercy: Our hearts can be transformed by the love of Jesus
- El rostro de la misericordia: El amor de Jesús puede transformar nuestros corazones
Editorial: Let’s do our part to keep the light of Christ alive in the world
Journey of the Heart: Welcome the great love of the Christ Child at Christmas
That All May Be One: May ‘festival of lights’ strengthen bonds with our Jewish brethren
Evangelization Outreach: Youth Rally, Mass for Life offer a chance to unite for life
Faith and Family: The birth of the Christ Child shows greatness in humility
Investing with Faith: Through generous gifts, CCF sends $10 million annually in distributions to archdiocesan parishes, schools and ministries
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- St. Bartholomew Care for Our Common Home Ministry to host presentation on community solar power on Jan. 7
- Jason Evert will give double-feature of talks on Theology of the Body at St. Malachy in Brownsburg on Jan. 16
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
- Franciscan Sister Monica Zore taught for 39 years at Marian University
My Journey to God: Christmas Adoration
The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent

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