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January

January 13, 2006

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• Catholic Conference works to limit death penalty in Indiana
• New year brings changes to Criterion and communications staff
• Small church community convocation to be held in Greenwood
• Parishes to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

• Religious Vocations Supplement:

  • Column: ‘Washing the feet of others’
  • Priest shows leadership skills at young age
  • Franciscans live out vocations ministering to Hispanics
  • Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt appreciates her life of sisterhood
  • Path of religious brothers and priests is distinct
  • Sisters of Providence find miracles in center-city neighborhood
  • Photos: Benedictines seek God in prayer and work
  • Carmelite novice finds peace and happiness in her life of prayer
  • Seminarian serves others, grows closer to God in the outdoors
  • Columbus deacon serves as a model for deacon candidates
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Bishop Bruté House helps support a new ‘culture of vocation’
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La casa del Obispo Bruté ayuda a incentivar una nueva ‘cultura de vocación’
• Editorial: We are called to solidarity and stewardship in the New Year
• Cornucopia: Hope is the name of the New Year game
• Faithful Lines: Predicting the future, heeding advice
• Be Our Guest: Death penalty and immigration are key legislative issues
• Letters to the Editor
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Father Kevin Ryan was a teacher, administrator and pastor
  • Benedictine Father Malachy Fulton served in Evansville and Indianapolis
• My Journey to God: The Call

January 20, 2006

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• Pastoral ministry assignments help deacon candidates grow
• Archbishop: Death penalty fails to bring closure
• Driving legislation for immigrants to be addressed
• Students, seminarians and adults to attend March for Life
• Criterion Web site grows during first year, launches new blog
• ‘Mission Day’ will help people cope with traumatic loss
• Retreat for separated and divorced Catholics focuses on forgiveness
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Thanks to all who volunteer their services to the Church
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Gracias a todos aquellos que prestan sus servicios voluntarios a la Iglesia
• Editorials
  • Stem cell research
  • Middle East conflict
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - The final judgment
• Cornucopia: It’s a terrible thing to be childless
• Faithful Lines: Notre Dame project helps redefine feminism
• Letters to the Editor
  • Why latest Vatican instruction was needed
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Louise Leary served as a teacher for 39 years
  • Benedictine Sister Francesca Brogan was a teacher from Indianapolis
• My Journey to God: Epiphany

January 27, 2006

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• Praying for life: Youths’ presence highlights March for Life
• Teacher sees annual trip as tribute to his brother’s life
• Love stories, life’s lessons and faith elements of coach’s book
• Advocates rally at Statehouse for lower heating costs for poor
  • Sidebar: ICC supports several heating bills

• Catholic Schools Week Supplement:

  • Homepage for the supplement
  • Column: ‘Catholic Schools: Character, Compassion, Values’
  • Holy Angels students honor life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • St. Malachy School celebrates 50 years of ‘learning with Christ’
  • Nativity School celebrates 50 years with new chapel
  • Archdiocesan students aid schools damaged by hurricane
  • Office of Catholic Education’s Web site is helpful resource
  • Archdiocesan Schools Consortium serves center city
  • U.S. Department of Education honors five schools
  • Grants help A Promise to Keep promote chastity
  • Shawe Memorial senior’s book to be published this year
  • Multisensory techniques help resource students
  • Students’ ISTEP scores show continued improvement
  • National Directory for Catechesis helps schools evangelize
  • Book shares creative side of Aurora students
  • Leadership program recruits strong administrators
  • Map of all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
  • Facts about Catholic schools in the archdiocese
  • Catholic school statistics
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Supporting our Catholic schools continues a rich tradition
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El apoyo a nuestras escuelas Católicas prolonga una profunda tradición
• Editorial: Let’s stop blaming the bishops
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Anointing at Bethany
• Cornucopia: Carrying Jesus’ message within our bodies
• Faithful Lines: Devotional book fosters interfaith understanding
• Faith and Family: Baptismal anniversaries can be special celebrations
• Letters to the Editor
  • Computer professionals deserve thanks for handling of ‘Y2K’ fears
  • Catholic community must take a stand against death penalty
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Light a Candle

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February

February 3, 2006

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• ‘God is Love’: In encyclical, pope calls for deeper understanding of love
• Ecumenical presence strengthens annual pro-life event
• Hours before his execution, Bieghler joins Catholic Church
• Dump truck, tools, equipment stolen from Calvary Cemetery
• Hundreds attend SS. Francis and Clare Bible study
• Father Jonathan Meyer named director of youth, young adult ministry
• Immigration bill threatens families, children
  • How committee members voted on two bills
• Official Appointments

• Spring Marriage Supplement :

  • Homepage for the supplement
  • Wedding Announcements
  • Archdiocese participates in national survey on marriage
  • Programs help couples prepare for marriage
  • Couples look to Christian courtship to find deeper love (Catholic News Service)
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Marriage - A sacrament of love lived in the real world
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El matrimonio - Un sacramento de amor vivido en el mundo real
• Editorial: Maintain Christian heritage
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - One or two Marys?
• Cornucopia: Ah, sweet mystery of life—and death!
• Faithful Lines: Keeping our ‘here and now’ more orderly
• Be Our Guest: Pope Benedict’s first encyclical inspires local Catholic Charities
• Letters to the Editor
  • Writer owes apology for judgmental column
  • Driving legislation sends wrong message
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Come to Me

February 10, 2006

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• Making a difference: CYO official is role model for youth
• Archbishop praises ‘witnesses to fidelity’ in religious life
• Informed consent legislation advances to reduce abortions
  • What happens next and abortion resources
• Love must be at the heart of charitable activity, pope teaches
• Archdiocesan Web sites undergoing changes, adding features
• Marian football coach excited about building program from scratch
• Men’s conference offers chance to connect with peers
• Snapshot of faith: God is at center of Bishop Chatard senior Beth Reed’s life
• Saint Meinrad welcomes two new monks, novice professes temporary vows
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: John Paul II and Leo XIII: Champions of the dignity of workers
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Juan Pablo II y León XIII: Paladines de la dignidad de los trabajadores
• Editorial: Ten Commandments teach us how to live
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - The two calendars
• Cornucopia: The high adventure of everyday life
• Faithful Lines: Love is responsible for everything right in life
• Be Our Guest: Catholic schools already have good multiplier effects in place
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters this week
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Joan Tekulve taught and served in business administration
  • Providence Sister Rose Angela Spalding ministered as a teacher and principal
  • Providence Sister Mary Hickey served as a grade-school teacher for 48 years
• My Journey to God: The Dance

February 17, 2006

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• Longing for healing, high school students turn to peers and God
• Legacy for Our Mission pilot phase draws to successful close
• Cabinet members lead Legacy for Our Mission campaign
• Children to benefit from education and child care proposals
  • Track legislation, tune into radio show
• Catholic Life Network fundraiser set for March 4
• ‘Holy Spirit University’ is theme of Archdiocesan Youth Rally
• Speaker touches students’ lives with powerful message of hope and faith
• Growing in faith: Hundreds of archdiocesan Scouts receive religious awards
  • Archdiocesan Scout Mass photos
• SPRED to host dinner dance fundraiser
• Bereavement specialist says help grieving people by listening
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Pooling our loaves and fishes for all God’s people
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Uniendo nuestros panes y peces en favor de todo el pueblo de Dios
• Editorial: We are called to be stewards of joy
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Greatest in the kingdom
• Cornucopia: Faith and values - Belief in me and the here and now
• Faithful Lines: A ‘hidden child’ from World War II shares his story
• Letters to the Editor
  • Editorial an affront to America’s laity
  • Archbishop’s column hits home in Greensburg
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Sower and the Seed

February 24, 2006

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• The gospel of the body: Hundreds flock to hear the good news about sex and marriage
• Pro-life director writes novel about God’s saving grace
• Lenten disciplines include fasting, almsgiving, prayer
  • Catholics may eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day
• Scholarship aims to increase diversity at Marian College
• Sisters of St. Joseph form new congregation
• Documentary shares Ambassadors for Children mission trip to Morocco
• Hoosier lawmakers debate immigration legislation
  • Top 5 myths of immigration reform
• Grace On Demand to perform at Archdiocesan Youth Rally
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Our suffering can be joined to Christ’s suffering on the cross
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Nuestro sufrimiento puede sumarse al de Cristo en la cruz
• Editorial: Clean politics
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - He foretells betrayal
• Cornucopia: Faith and values - Examing our motives in following our biology
• Faithful Lines: How do we curb the use of smutty words?
• Faith and Family: Living Lent continuously? It’s a joy
• Be Our Guest: Why the Church supports immigration reform
• Letters to the Editor
  • Christians must be people of hope
  • Ironic that inmate chose to make peace with God
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Dr. Frank Countryman Sr. served archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal and Catholic Social Services
• My Journey to God: Freedom

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March

March 3, 2006

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• ‘The way is now open’: Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin closer to sainthood
• Employee’s healing leads to possible canonization
• Amended informed consent bill advances in Senate
  • Home energy sales tax exemption amended into budget bill
• Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
• Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish to hold Lenten speaker series
• Wanted: Facilitators to help lead program to protect children
• Monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II to visit Greenwood parish
• It’s no joke: One-time comedian feels called to priesthood
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Lenten path for renewal includes prayer, almsgiving, fasting
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El camino para la renovación durante la Cuaresma comprende oración, limosna y ayuno
• Editorial: South Dakota scores a victory for life
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - The Lord’s Supper
• Cornucopia: Ask God, ‘What’s the best discipline for Lent?’
• Faithful Lines: The arts reflect hope in hurricanes’ aftermath
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Catholic social teaching: The Church’s rich treasure
• Letters to the Editor
  • Hoosier ‘hostility’ toward immigrants must stop
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Button Jar

March 10, 2006

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• Live, love and learn: A father’s lessons help priest, widower form special friendship
• Teens called to live their faith at ‘Holy Spirit University’
• Pro-life supporters must seek Mary’s help to end abortion, priest says
• Charitable gaming oversight transferred to Indiana Gaming Commission
  • Senate Bill 100: Charity gaming legislation at a glance
• Hispanic Catholics gather to pray for immigration reform
• St. John the Evangelist Church to host Stations of the Cross organ concert
• Ash Wednesday photos from SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis (web only)
• Criterion Web site adds new audio features, Lenten page
• Priest returned to ministry following investigation
• Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
• Catholics may eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Church welcomes all, including new members and ‘recovering saints’
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Iglesia recibe a todo el mundo, incluyendo nuevos miembros y ‘santos reconciliados’
• Editorial: The gathering storm in the Middle East
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - His last discourses
• Cornucopia: Heresy - Nothing new, even in this day and age
• Faithful Lines: Allow Lent to still reflect the joy in our lives
• Letters to the Editor
  • Forgiveness leads to healing wounds
  • Catholics must defend all life, even on Death Row
  • Government shouldn’t take care of all children
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Teresa Ann Callahan served as a teacher and principal
• My Journey to God: Do You Love Me?

March 17, 2006

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• Cristo Rey High School to open; St. Anthony School relocating to parish
• Trinity of influences: On St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Catholics celebrate faith, family and heritage
• Archdiocese to host Rachel’s Vineyard retreat March 24-26
• A mother’s dream and a son’s gift unite in a special Eagle Scout project
• Abortion, home heating advance to conference committees
  • Track legislation, tune into radio show
• Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: During Lent, practice silence to avoid ‘sins of the tongue’
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Durante la Cuaresma, practiquemos el silencio para evitar el ‘pecado de palabra’
• Editorial: The call to conversion is countercultural
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Agony in the garden
• Cornucopia: Knowing where you are and where you’re going
• Faithful Lines: A lesson in evangelization and a few Irish saints
• Go and Make Disciples: What does the voice of God sound like?
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were published this week
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister M. Edith Hohl taught at schools in southern Indiana
  • Franciscan Sister Antoinette Marie Manus died on March 6 at age 100
  • Providence Sister Angela Louise Schwartz taught school for 39 years
• My Journey to God: Before I Write of Your Love

March 24, 2006

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• Evangelizing on the airwaves: Catholic Radio Indy expands local programming
• Spirit of Service winners are motivated by others
  • Tables available for Spirit of Service Awards dinner
• Indiana Catholic Conference gains moral ground at Statehouse
  • Mentor teacher stipend for Catholic schools back in state’s code
• Building hope in the Holy Land: Franciscan priest speaks about the needs of Palestinian Christians
• Author encourages women to slow down, make most of life
• Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Lent: An opportunity to examine the balance of material, spiritual values in our lives
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Cuaresma: Una oportunidad para
  examinar el saldo de valores materiales y espirituales en nuestras vidas
• Editorial: Building bridges through immigration reform
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Betrayed with a kiss
• Cornucopia: Christianity is the reason for freedom
• Faithful Lines: A conscientious look at the confessional
• Letters to the Editor
  • Wanted: More positive stories about priests
  • Christians called to care for poor and needy
  • Get NBC affiliates to air ‘Jesus Decoded’
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Robert F. Beidelman built large altar and ambo for Jubilee Mass
  • Ina Schaftlein, the mother of Father Steven Schaftlein, died on March 11
• My Journey to God: Lenten Journey
• Official Appointment

March 31, 2006

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• Mission trip takes students to hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast
  • Teens will have Internet journal
• Biloxi seminarians continue formation at Saint Meinrad
• Re-establishing a tradition: Group aims to preserve memories of all-girls’ Catholic high schools
• Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: During Lent, rejuvenate your desire for holiness
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Durante la Cuaresma, rejuvenezca su aspiración a la santidad
• Editorial: The Church’s future
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Convicted of blasphemy
• Cornucopia: Movie depicts Millions of scenes of faith and truth
• Faithful Lines: Anniversary reminds us lives lost deserve respect
• Faith and Family: Building up fortitude in Lent
• Letters to the Editor
  • We must help the least of our brothers, sisters in the United States
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Ann Lucille Mortell taught at Catholic schools for 61 years
  • Providence Sister Annette Marie Bruce taught, served at motherhouse
• My Journey to God: Song of Job

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April

April 7, 2006

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• Nourishing the soul: Potter’s vessels help transform the world through beauty
• Parishes reach out to non-practicing Catholics during Easter season
• Catholic women’s conference to feature nationally known speakers
• Champions dinner to benefit Catholic Youth Organization
• What qualities make a champion?
• Holy Week schedules set at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Meinrad Archabbey
• Parishes schedule final Lenten penance services
• Official Appointments
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Catholic social teaching obliges us to seek justice for newcomers
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La enseñanza Católica social nos obliga a procurar justicia para los inmigrantes
• Editorial: We’ve had enough
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Condemned to death
• Cornucopia: Being struck from our horse by Lenten conversion
• Faithful Lines: Understanding and retaining a childlike spirit
• Faith, Hope and Charity: We are all created in the image and likeness of God
• Letters to the Editor
  • Parents banding together can make a difference
  • Human interest stories very much appreciated
• Events Calendar
  • Knights hosting annual Way of the Cross
  • Summer camp registration now open for two camps
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith taught for 39 years
• My Journey to God: God and Me Together in the Storm

April 14, 2006

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• Thousands participate in march for immigration reform
• From Archbishop Buechlein: Our newspaper plays a key role in the life of the Church
• Father Richard Terrill served in archdiocese for 36 years
• Youths spend spring break rebuilding homes and lives
• Archdiocesan Katrina Fund continues to aid in hurricane relief
• April 21 concert to benefit youth ministry projects in El Salvador
• Catholic Choir of Indianapolis to present free Mozart anniversary concert
• Terre Haute teens offer birthday greetings to Benedict XVI

• Easter Supplement :

  • Jesus’ rising confirmed all that he had done and taught
  • Holy Trinity Parish continues longtime Slovenian tradition
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: The mystery of Easter holds out promise for everyone
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El misterio de la Pascua encierra una promesa para todos
• Editorial
  • Welcome to our new brothers and sisters in Christ
  • Lessons on death and suffering not forgotten
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - He was crucified
• Cornucopia: We shouldn’t be casual about ‘Casual’
• Faithful Lines: Eastertide question - Why attend church?
• Twenty Something: He’s just so into you
• Letters to the Editor
  • Cardinal Mahony’s words send wrong immigration message
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Angela Rose Halpin ministered as a teacher and principal
  • Benedictine Sister Eileen Price was a music teacher and music minister
• My Journey to God: Losing Me

April 21, 2006

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• A good death: End-of-life issues complicated by faith, technology, family concerns
• Medical students taught to offer human touch to terminal patients
• Oils blessed, priests renew promises at chrism Mass
• Archdiocesan parishes to observe Divine Mercy Sunday
• A legacy of integrity: As St. Vincent Health celebrates 125 years, sisters’ mission continues
• Changes in SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral unveiled during Holy Week
• Honoring Jesus: Archdiocese breaks ground on new Prince of Peace Mausoleum
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Dear Archbishop: Fifth-graders’ lesson on holy orders leads to lots of questions
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: ‘Querido Arzobispo’: Lección de los niños de quinto grado sobre las órdenes sagradas conlleva a
  muchas preguntas
• Editorial: The pope's first year
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - He rises from the dead
• Cornucopia: Sadly, there is no cure for Black Thumb Disease
• Faithful Lines: Recommended reading for Eastertide
• Go and Make Disciples: Small Church communities help nurture the faith
• Letters to the Editor
  • Massgoers should dress and act appropriately in house of God
  • Church is wrong to get involved in immigration debate
  • All-girls’ academy keeps memories alive
  • Church must make sure to learn from abuse crisis
  • Story and columnist raise questions about conscience
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Gethsemane

April 28, 2006

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• A work of art, a work of God: Artist finds faith in sculpting statue of
  Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin
• Love of God, sacraments lead apologist Rosalind Moss to Catholic faith
• The perfect moment: Cardinal Ritter dedicates field to late coach, rallies to win game
• Archbishop Buechlein visits St. Mary-of-the-Knobs School
• Listing of new Catholics
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Compendium, Catechism for Adults are valuable formation resources
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Compendio, catequismo para adultos constituyen valiosos recursos para la formación
• Editorial
  • The lightness of Easter joy
  • The National Geographic code (Catholic News Service)
• From the Editor Emeritus: Beginning a new series about St. Paul
• Cornucopia: Graduating from promise to fulfillment in life
• Faithful Lines: Faith-based travel abroad is a growing trend
• Faith and Family: Make the Bible a bedtime storybook
• Letters to the Editor
  • Circumventing the laws, pleading for amnesty is wrong
  • Troops deserve prayers for their civic loyalty
  • We are obligated to follow laws of our land
  • Focus on important things at Sunday Mass
  • Reader: It is wrong to denigrate our military
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sisters Gertrude Rita Garvey and Rose Marie Garvey were teachers who died a day apart in March
• My Journey to God: They’re Plowing the Garden

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May

May 5, 2006

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• ‘We are all immigrants’: May 1 Mass, pilgrimage demonstrate support for immigration reform
  • Parishes host monthly prayer vigil for immigration reform
• Spirit of Service winners’ legacy is commitment to others
• Soon-to-be Marian College graduate finds healing through music
• 521 students to graduate at Catholic colleges in archdiocese
• Building a master plan: Legacy for Our Mission campaign helps parishes plan for the future
• Second group of parishes begin Legacy for Our Mission campaign
• Annie Karto expresses her love for God, Divine Mercy through music
• A teen with character: Scecina freshman honored by President Bush for volunteer efforts
• Franciscan Father Martin Wolter founded Tobit
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Thank God for Bishop Bruté’s example and our dedicated priests
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Agradezcamos a Dios por el ejemplo del Obispo Bruté y por nuestros dedicados sacerdotes
• Editorial: Those other gospels
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His early years and education
• Cornucopia: Nowdays, we’re no longer a nation of joiners
• Faithful Lines: Springtime reverie reflects on wonders of nature
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Family - The foundation of our society
• Letters to the Editor
  • Medical profession needs to value all patients
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister Vincetta Wethington helped found Beech Grove monastery
• My Journey to God: The Luminous Mysteries

May 12, 2006

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• A Mother’s Love: Graduation photo inspires couple with quadruplets
• A Promise to Keep: Chastity program helps teens respect themselves and others
• ‘Bishop Bruté Days’ will offer young men fun and spiritual growth
• A ‘new breed’ of priests and religious: Franciscan discusses vocations from the ‘JP II generation’
• Franciscan friar embodies qualities of priests from the ‘JP II generation’

• Evangelization Supplement:

  • Column: Parishes and schools are at heart of evangelization
  • A sense of belonging: Program reaches out to Catholics with disabilities
  • Christ Renews His Parish reconnects St. Barnabas parishioner to faith
  • Small Church communities help connect faith with daily life
  • A welcoming presence: St. Philip Neri School is an anchor for Hispanic families
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Encyclicals are important vehicles for teaching in our Church
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Las Encíclicas son vehículos importantes para la enseñanza en nuestra Iglesia
• Editorial: We are all immigrants, the pilgrim people of God
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His conversion and first preaching
• Cornucopia: Congratulations, Mom, whoever you are
• Faithful Lines: A Mother’s Day call for modesty in clothing
• Be Our Guest: Wanted: More theological guidance for Catholics in the pews
• Twenty Something: Remembering the Church’s Original Top Model
• Letters to the Editor
  • The Da Vinci Code’s lies not worth supporting
  • Thanks for dialogue related to etiquette
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister Mary Xavier Mueller taught school for 49 years
  • Franciscan Sister Alverna Chandler was a teacher, principal and librarian
• My Journey to God: The Joyful Mysteries

May 19, 2006

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• A promise kept: Friendship binds college senior, religious sister
• CYO volunteers honored for service to community, Church
  • CYO recognition highlights work of both adults and young people
• Holy Trinity Parish begins centennial celebrations
• Miter Society shows appreciation to supporters of Church’s ministries
• A milestone moment: 1,246 students to graduate at Catholic high schools in archdiocese
• New state regulations for clinics will help limit abortions
• Priest’s life collides with The Da Vinci Code
  • Want answers? ‘The Da Vinci Code Catechism’
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: We are truly ourselves when body and soul are intimately united
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Somos verdaderamente nosotros mismos cuando cuerpo y alma se están íntimamente unidos
• Editorial: The Da Vinci Code movie
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - Why the Messiah was crucified
• Cornucopia: Ways to refresh and re-create on a mini-vacation
• Faithful Lines: Focusing on Jane Fisher’s book related to the ‘500’
• Go and Make Disciples: Men reconnect with God at Christ Renews His Parish weekend
• Be Our Guest: Church’s support of immigration movement is hard to swallow
• Letters to the Editor
  • Wanted: A kinder, gentler immigration law
  • Readers grieved over book’s blasphemy
• Events Calendar
  • Four parishes change Mass times due to holiday and race
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Ann Bernard Sullivan served as a teacher, business manager and parish staff member
  • Holy Cross Brother Walter Foken taught at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis from 1965 to 1971
• My Journey to God: The Sorrowful Mysteries

May 26, 2006

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• Building on faith: Southwestern Indiana’s German-Catholic heritage lives on
• Nurturing faith is key element of The Criterion’s mission
• Bishop Bruté House of Formation undergoes name change
• First lay person to lead Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
• Archbishop announces clergy, parish assignments

• Vacation/Travel Supplement:

  • A Capital vacation: Monuments, memorials and museums are free in D.C.
  • Catholic roots Visit national shrine and papal center while touring nation’s capital
  • African safari: Wild game preserve protects animals in their natural habitat | Photo Gallery
  • A week in Paris: French museums, cathedrals and landmarks capture the imagination
  • A place to call home: Rescued exotic cats are Joe Taft’s pride and joy near Center Point | Photo Gallery
  • ‘Restart Your Engines’: Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs are fun places to relax
  • All in the family: 50th wedding anniversary inspires extended tour of Ireland
  • Underwater adventure: Indianapolis Zoo has only dolphin viewing dome in the world
  • The roads less traveled: Outings offer unique experiences at interesting Hoosier places
  • Parish festival listing
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Reflection on the essence of love leads to the threshold of biblical faith
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La reflexión sobre la esencia del amor nos acerca al
  dinamismo de la fe bíblica
• Editorial: Life’s lessons for all generations
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - He begins his missionary journeys
• Cornucopia: America remains a great, if changing, nation
• Faithful Lines: Enjoying travels whether hither or yon
• Faith and Family: Life is the greatest legacy of all
• Be Our Guest: Scripture interpretation is subject to time and culture
• Letters to the Editor
  • Thank you for new columnist in The Criterion
  • Palliative Care Fund provides necessities to special ministry
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Glorious Mysteries

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June

June 2, 2006

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• ‘First-class’ graduation: 11 seniors make history at Seton Catholic High School
• Fund to help children of man who lived, died helping others
• New-old school: St. Anthony students finish year at former parish school
• Providence Cristo Rey High School offers summer tutoring
• Sharing the faith: Excellence in Catechesis Award given posthumously to Bill Hunn
• St. Rita Parish invites public to interfaith pre-Pentecost service
• Criterion senior reporter receives several journalism awards
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: The institution of the Eucharist - A rich facet of New Testament love
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La institución de la Eucaristía - Una faceta rica de amor del Nuevo Testamento
• Editorial: We are called to be missionaries of charity - with Christ, for Christ, to Christ
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - An unexpected visit to Galatia
• Cornucopia: It’s the nature of the human beast
• Faithful Lines: Crediting Las Vegas for what is good
• Letters to the Editor
  • Contributions to help the working poor are appreciated
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Sanctuary

June 9, 2006

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• Living a dream: Spirit of Providence fulfills 30-year wish for theaters
• Put family tragedy ‘in hands of God,’ pastor says
• Echo apprentices, parishes find first year of program fulfilling
• Indy native named to lead schools in Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese
• Retired physician educates public about stem-cell research
• Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Poland and Czech Replublic (Photo gallery)
• ‘Pure Love’: Chastity talk is first program at new performing arts center
• Archbishop ordains Benedictine Father Gabriel Hodges to priesthood
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: As a community of love, Church committed to charity
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Como comunidad de amor, la Iglesia está dedicada a la caridad
• Editorial: Changing demographics
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His Churches in Macedonia
• Cornucopia: Stepping into the lifestyles of the rich and famous
• Faithful Lines: Part two - Crediting Vegas for what is good
• Twenty Something: Our Father, I need a 20 - On faith and finance
• Be Our Guest: Columnist’s response to query about eternal damnation is disappointing
• Letters to the Editor
  • Da Vinci craze presents opportunity to explain Catholic faith to others
  • Reader: Brown mastered the art of lying to make millions for himself
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Michael Therese Elliott served as a teacher, principal for 48 years
  • Benedictine Sister Mary Ethel Busam taught grade school, religious education
• My Journey to God: Heaven’s Gain

June 16, 2006

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• Ordained to serve: Deacon Nobbe looks forward to a life of service in the priesthood
• Hundreds turn out at funeral to support murder victims’ families
• Coming full circle: Parish priest returning to alma mater to share his love of faith
• 160 years and counting: Eucharistic procession marks Corpus Christi celebration
• As 25th anniversary of apparitions nears, fruits of Medjugorje continue
• Who is St. Boniface? The Apostle of Germany was an evangelizer
• Multicultural Ministry Commission marks 10 years of service
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Church must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Iglesia no debe permanecer al margen en la lucha por la justicia
• Editorial: The divine gift
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - From Athens to Corinth in Greece
• Cornucopia: Confirmed in the joy of committed faith
• Faithful Lines: All of us can speak for peace in some way
• Go and Make Disciples: SAM - Reaching out in God’s love
• Letters to the Editor
  • Where is outrage for slaughter of life’s most precious innocents?
  • We are called to live lives of holiness
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Patricia Melton served at St. Mary Parish in Rushville for 17 years
• My Journey to God: Share the Gift of Peace

June 23, 2006

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• A priest’s life: Father Whittington’s first year in ministry has many blessings, challenges
• Archdiocesan director of liturgy reflects on new Mass translation
• McCarty has attributes to lead Catholic Charities Bloomington
• Hess feels called to serve as director of Catholic Charities Tell City
• Archdiocesan Web site offers visitors chance to help plan new site
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Charity workers must be ‘personally present’ in giving themselves
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Los trabajadores caritativos deben estar ‘personalmente presentes’ dedicándose a sí mismos
• Editorial
  • ‘Be not afraid’ and ‘open the doors to Christ’
  • Opening the doors to religious vocations
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His letters to the Thessalonians
• Cornucopia: To be or not to be - Is that a valid question?
• Faithful Lines: Pampering and Golden Rule go hand in hand
• Be Our Guest : Let the children come to me - A parent’s role
• Letters to the Editor
  • In wake of tragedy, pastor, parish offer thanks for prayers, support
  • Book offers ‘eye-opening’ history of Catholic education
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Marlene Brokamp was a teacher, principal, religious educator
  • Mary Catherine Cisco was the mother of Benedictine Father Bede Cisco
• My Journey to God: Our Mission

June 30, 2006

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• ‘Stay in my hands, and give me yours’: Deacon Nobbe ordained to the priesthood
• Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin’s canonization date to be set
• Archdiocesan purchasing director attends Archbishop Wuerl’s installation
• ‘You are a priest forever’: Msgr. Richard Kavanagh celebrates 70 years as a priest
• Priests at St. Paul Hermitage continue to minister in retirement
• Is God calling?: Retreat helps teens grow in faith, be open to priesthood
• Serra Club vocations essay: Priests and religious wash away loneliness, suffering and hunger
• Three Benedictines celebrate jubilees at Saint Meinrad
• Official Appointments
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Prayer is deep connection with God in our daily life
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La oración es una conexión profunda con Dios en nuestra vida diaria
• Editorial: AIDS - Condoms vs. chastity
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - The Council of Jerusalem
• Cornucopia: Learning comes with great teaching
• Faithful Lines: One Hoosier’s words of wisdom for all faiths
• Faith and Family : Dive into God’s love this summer
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reader: Without Jesus, death is an enemy and cannot be good or happy
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Deacon Albert McConahay was charter member of St. Simon Parish
• My Journey to God: Lead Me

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July

July 7, 2006

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• Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin to be canonized on Oct. 15
• A rite of summer: Parish festivals bring communities together
• Serra Club vocations essay: Priests, brothers and sisters are rich in happiness found in God
• Hurricane relief efforts focus of Mission Office contests
  • Holy Childhood Association contest winners announced
• Hurrle named Scecina High School’s director of alumni relations

• Retirement Supplement:

  • Retirement? The word is not part of Sister Lavonne Long’s vocabulary
  • ‘A spiritual retreat on wheels’: Seniors hop on board for archdiocesan pilgrimages
  • Regular visits a good way to gauge nursing home care
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Together, all of us are the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Todos juntos formamos la Arquidiócesis Católica Romana de Indianápolis
• Editorial: We need to maintain our Catholic perspective on end-of-life issues
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His Letter to the Galatians
• Cornucopia: The ‘No Fault’ excuse for bad behavior
• Faithful Lines: Marking birthdays - Playing them forward
• Faith, Hope and Charity: A place at the Lord’s table
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters published this week
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Aileen Minta taught at Catholic schools for 52 years
• My Journey to God: Dearly Beloved

July 14, 2006

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• A call to serve the poor: ‘I’m going to keep doing this until God calls me to heaven’
• Wanted: 1,000 grocery bags of food to feed families in need
• A legacy of giving: Late repairman’s gift to benefit nine Catholic ministries
• Serra Club vocations essay: Priests and religious help others through prayer and service
• St. Vincent de Paul is collecting office equipment
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: The mission of the Church is to seek the face of the Lord
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La misión de la Iglesia es buscar el rostro del Señor
• Editorial: Making the world a better place
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - Imprisonment in Ephesus
• Cornucopia: What the world needs are a few good men
• Faithful Lines: The leastling sparrow - A life experience
• Twenty Something: Lean on faith in every zip code
• Be Our Guest: Tobacco use continues to be serious health problem for many Hoosiers
• Letters to the Editor
  • Urge Congress to abolish the death penalty
  • Vocations camp story is worth the read
  • Continue to pray for the poor souls in purgatory
• Events Calendar
  • Catholic Radio plans trip to EWTN and Marian shrine
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Alice Hemans taught at Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School
• My Journey to God: God’s Love

July 21, 2006

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• ‘Our miracle child’: 12-year-old cancer survivor and mom find love at Bethany House
• ‘This is my life’: Golden jubilee priests are still serving in the archdiocese | Jubilarian list
• Serra Club vocations essay: Student finds examples of feet-washing at home and abroad
• What book has impacted your faith life?

• Fall Marriage Supplement :

  • Wedding Announcements
  • Programs help couples prepare for marriage
  • New NFP program aims to attract iPod generation (Catholic News Service)
  • A time to discern: Engagement should focus on marriage, not wedding
  • God’s plan for marriage: Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is July 23-29
  • ‘In His Presence’ Mass and reception for NFP Week is July 28 at St. Luke Church
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: We are a Church of many faces who worship and serve together
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Somos una Iglesia de muchos rostros que adoramos y servimos juntos
• Editorial: Nearly a year later, Gulf Coast still needs our support, prayers
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - He learns of trouble in Corinth
• Cornucopia: Intimacy is no longer a common experience
• Faithful Lines: American Indians - An integral part of the past
• Go and Make Disciples: How do I become a Catholic?
• Be Our Guest: Archdiocese’s Victim Assistance Program helps healing process begin
• Letters to the Editor
  • Are the bishops out of touch with reality?
  • All are called to care for our brothers and sisters
• Events Calendar
  • Catholic Radio plans trip to EWTN and Marian shrine
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Father Aidan Kavanagh was noted liturgist
  • Providence Sister Mary Aileen Minta taught at Catholic schools for 52 years
• My Journey to God: Great Are the Works of the Lord

July 28, 2006

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• A portrait of love: ‘She obviously came as near to perfection as a fallen human can’
• Archdiocese to sponsor pilgrimage for October canonization
• Walking for life: College students hike across the country to save lives
• Share prayer with Jesus: Interactive sculpture at St. Christopher Parish depicts the Last Supper
• Sisters of Providence honor golden jubilarians
• Sisters of Providence elect new leadership during general chapter
• Serra Club vocations essay: Priests, brothers and sisters enrich others with God’s grace
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Without the Eucharist, there would be no Catholic Church
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Sin la Eucaristía no existiría la Iglesia Católica
• Editorial: Liturgy speaks a language of love
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - He suffers humiliation in Corinth
• Cornucopia: Grabbing onto the wave of the future
• Faithful Lines: American Indians - An integral part of the present
• Faith and Family: Celebrate the gift of life
• Be Our Guest: We have a moral obligation to give hydration, nutrition to the permanently unconscious
• Letters to the Editor
  • Priests have resided at St. Paul Hermitage for many years
  • Understanding the great mystery of the Trinity and the Holy Spirit
• Events Calendar
  • Catholic Radio plans trip to EWTN and Marian shrine
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Catherine Hayes was teacher, principal, administrator
• My Journey to God: Holding On To Hope

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August

August 4, 2006

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• Young at heart: Catholic Heart Workcamp changes teens’ lives
• Reconnecting with the past: 600 people to attend St. Rita, St. Bridget schools’ reunion
• Awards, celebrity dancing to highlight annual Elizabella Ball
• Down on the farm: Franciscan spirituality thrives at Michaela Farm in Oldenburg
• Saint Meinrad Archabbey exceeds $40 million campaign goal
• Archdiocesan Summer Pilgrimage to shrines and holy places in Chicago (Photo collection -- print edition only)

• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Bishop is the central figure of unity in the local Church
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El obispo es la figura central de la unidad de la Iglesia local
• Editorial: Politics in Latin America
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - Still more letters to the Corinthians
• Cornucopia: Dealing with the power of entertainment
• Faithful Lines: Volunteer group helps sisters care for Vietnamese orphans
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Church teaches preferential option for the poor and vulnerable
• Be Our Guest: New Mass translation shows that bishops are in touch with reality
• Letters to the Editor
  • Stories show role models for people of all faiths
  • Indianapolis fortunate to have Lucious Newsom
  • With new Mass translation, bishops putting first things first
• Events Calendar
  • Three parishes change Mass times due to race
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Amens

August 11, 2006

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• The power of a dream: Life-changing journey touches family and community
• Indiana bishops release new statement and DVD on death penalty
• Visiting Guadalajara seminarians continue summer ministry
• Diaconate informational sessions to be held
  • First diaconate session is Sept. 10
• Walk for Families to benefit people struggling to build a life
• The missing link: Mass, fellowship give young adults chance to build community
• African Catholics to celebrate faith, culture on Aug. 20
• Saint Meinrad monks celebrate jubilees of profession
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul is mother church of the archdiocese
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Catedral de San Pedro y San Pablo es la iglesia matriz de la arquidiócesis
• Editorial: The Church’s mission is to bring unity in diversity
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His strategy to go to Rome
• Cornucopia: For heaven’s sake, what’s happened to hell?
• Faithful Lines: A tale of two Shirleys amid my journey of faith
• Twenty Something: Trying to do it all
• Be Our Guest: Archdiocesan youth volunteers made a difference in Katrina relief efforts
• Letters to the Editor
  • New Mass responses not how we speak to one another
  • Let’s put an end to taking of innocent lives by war
  • Thanks for the great article about Last Supper sculpture
  • Reader: Israel has right to defend itself in war
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Pruning

August 18, 2006

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• The binding power of words: Readers’ faith strengthened by favorite books
  • Books by Merton and Lewis among those that impact readers’ faith
• In its first 50 years, St. Monica Parish celebrates growth, diversity
• What does Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin mean to you?
• Two monks take next step toward solemn profession
• Saint Meinrad Archabbey welcomes new novice
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Faithful marriages are a gift for our parish communities
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Los matrimonios leales son una dádiva para nuestras comunidades de feligreses
• Editorial: The summer of 2006 - A time to build up the kingdom of God
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - Trip to Jerusalem ends with prison
• Cornucopia: What’s running down the family tree?
• Faithful Lines: Another look at American Indian statistics
• Go and Make Disciples: The Church offers hope in action
• Letters to the Editor
  • Wanted: More time, talent and treasure to assist Gulf Coast
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Birthday Questions

August 25, 2006

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• Archdiocese continues rebuilding lives on Gulf Coast
  • Special collection for hurricane relief
• EWTN host is keynote speaker at annual Celebrate Life dinner
• ‘Serve Christ in the Needy’: Indianapolis to host national Society of St. Vincent de Paul meeting
• Marian Center to host first Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference
• Bishop Gettelfinger named St. Meinrad Distinguished Alumnus
• A mosaic of education: Great Spirits Camp focuses on literacy, math skills and fun
• Two men profess solemn vows as monks of Saint Meinrad

• Seeking the Face of the Lord: St. Theodora is a model of prayer from which all mission flows
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Santa Teodora es un modelo de oración para todas las corrientes misioneras
• Editorial: To kneel or to stand
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His failures in Rome and Spain
• Cornucopia: Keeping up on what’s current in today’s world
• Faithful Lines: A practical and healing approach to peace
• Faith and Family: Commitment - It’s the chance of a lifetime
• Be Our Guest: Marriage Encounter Weekend shares message of love and purpose
• Letters to the Editor
  • Columnist should have done her homework
  • New Mass responses are a matter of faith
  • History of Middle East could be different
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Wooden Cross

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September

September 1, 2006

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• An Irish blessing: Family, students create Celtic cross to remember a youth’s life
• What’s in a name? Upon canonization, Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin’s name will change
  • Readers: What does Indiana’s first saint mean to you in your life?
• Heritage Walk to celebrate history of south side parishes
  • Sept. 30 walk is open to the public
• Future meets past: Pilgrimage roots seminarians in archdiocesan history
• Spiritual nourishment: Vibrant Mass energizes African delegation headed to congress
• Honoring our Blessed Mother: Eagle Scout builds Marian shrine at St. Rose of Lima Parish
• Dominican novice professes simple vows
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Homeland Mission Project helps youth understand our mission of charity
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El Proyecto Misión Patria ayuda a la juventud a entender nuestra misión de caridad
• Editorial: Heaven is our true home
• From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His death and lasting influence
• Cornucopia: Work—You’d think we invented it
• Faithful Lines: Acknowledging the reality of fantasy
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Work hard to make work holy
• Be Our Guest: Child protection initiatives help protect a precious asset
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters published this week
• Events Calendar
  • Program to feature people involved in Katrina relief efforts
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: A Little Nod

September 8, 2006

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• Once in a lifetime: Mother General of Little Sisters of the Poor visits Indianapolis
• Archdiocesan schools earn high marks in accountability formula
• Gift honors Farrell’s longtime commitment to Saint Meinrad
• Father Carl Eckert, native of Sellersburg, served in Lafayette Diocese
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Dog days of summer end early with flurry of activities
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La canícula termina temprano y con ajetreos
• Editorial: Five years later, lessons of Sept. 11, 2001, continue
• From the Editor Emeritus: Blessed Theodore Guérin’s early life
• Cornucopia: Viva la differences which make us human
• Faithful Lines: Leadership with courage, values and goals
• Twenty Something: Keeping our loved ones close
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters published this week
• Events Calendar
  • Red Mass to be celebrated on Sept. 18
  • Birthline needs volunteers
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Painter’s Brush

September 15, 2006

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• A light in Africa: Brother and sister keep the faith in fighting health crisis
• Blue Mass honors public safety officials killed in the line of duty
• International Bazaar kicks off retreat house’s fall series
• Nigerian priests minister in Indianapolis South Deanery parishes
  • Several priests serving here were ordained elsewhere
• Photo gallery: Relics of Sanctity
• Sisters of St. Francis welcome postulant

• Religious Education Supplement:

  • Following her mother’s path: Daughter of late DRE enters youth ministry
  • Column: How do we show Christ to others?
  • Young catechetical leaders consider formation, challenges
  • Program helps parents hand on faith to children
  • National adult catechism complements universal catechism
    • National adult catechism has local ties
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Stewardship is still a key to carrying out Christ’s mission
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El servicio continúa siendo la clave para llevar a cabo la misión de Cristo
• Editorial: Migration and assimilation
• From the Editor Emeritus: Sister St. Theodore Guérin leaves France
• Cornucopia: Ah, the smell of erasers in the morning!
• Faithful Lines: Working toward strong Jewish-Christian ties
• Go and Make Disciples: Jonah House and the death penalty
• Letters to the Editor
  • Mass translation shows Vatican needs to reprioritize its agenda
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: ‘Be Opened!’

September 22, 2006

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• A devoted priest: Father Eldred joins love of Eucharist, devotion to Blessed Mother Theodore
• Dialogue partners see hope for future of Catholic-Muslim relations
• A special bond: Joys, memories to highlight Bishop Chartrand High School reunion
• Witnesses to love: Jubilarians honored at Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass
• Bilingual Mass, Life Chains to highlight Respect Life Sunday events
• Lilly Endowment announces clergy renewal program
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Adult catechism is faithful aid for our response to conversion
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El catecismo para adultos es un auxilio fiel a nuestra respuesta a la conversión
• Editorial: The pope and the latest Muslim controversy
• From the Editor Emeritus: The Sisters of Providence arrive in Indiana
• Cornucopia: Bambi, seen through a glass darkly
• Faithful Lines: Musing over the myriad faces of fear
• Be our Guest: Gospel compels us to move out of our comfort zone
• Letters to the Editor
  • Sacredness of human life is the paramount moral absolute
  • Story cites wrong date for Archbishop Sheen’s death
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Cecile Morse served as teacher, printer, bookkeeper
• My Journey to God: Courage

September 29, 2006

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• The spirit of Catholic high school football: Fall tradition bonds families, generations
• Six schools named Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
• Archdiocese honors couple, teen for their pro-life work
• All in the family: Women’s group organizes unique retreat to benefit mothers, children
• At catechetical symposium, bishop shares importance of evangelization
• Criterion wins national award for papal coverage

• Respect Life Supplement:

  • Care for all God’s creation: We must protect children in their first environment—the womb
  • Partial-birth abortion exposes depravity of abortion, legal flaws
  • Go organic: the scientific case for Catholic sexual ethics
  • Victims’ relatives advocate against the death penalty
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Jesus set the precedent where respect life issues are concerned
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Jesús sentó el precedente en lo concerniente al respeto a la vida
• Editorial: Respecting all life from generation to generation
• From the Editor Emeritus: Mother Theodore’s conflict with the bishop
• Cornucopia: Conspiring to believe the unbelievable
• Faithful Lines: ’60s film recalls the tensions in prejudice
• Faith and Family: Take a pilgrimage with family this fall
• Be our Guest: New Mass response makes faithful more aware of responsibilities
• Letters to the Editor
  • Give bishops the freedom to do their jobs well
  • Reader: Migration editorial has some serious flaws
  • ‘Under my roof’ is a special place within us
• Events Calendar
  • Youth pilgrimage to celebrate canonization of St. Theodora
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Raboni

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October

October 6, 2006

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• Journey of hope: Community outreach gives Haitian youth new lease on life
• Priest: Christians must speak the truth about sanctity of life
• Pilgrims gather to learn about canonization trip
  • Additional pilgrimage information
    • Daily intentions for archdiocesan pilgrimage to Italy
    • Follow pilgrimage on weblog
    • Canonization Mass to be broadcast live from Rome
• Speaker to address immigration from a Catholic perspective
  • Oct. 9 immigration talk is open to the public
• Giving God a chance: 950 gather for archdiocese’s first men’s conference
• Continuing the battle: Arroyo says prayer, speaking out are keys to supporting life issues
• 16 Oldenburg Franciscans celebrate jubilees
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: True Christian charity flows from prayer
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La verdadera caridad cristiana emana de la oración
• Editorial: The rosary
• From the Editor Emeritus: Mother Theodore leads community to growth
• Cornucopia: The Church of secular entertainment?
• Faithful Lines: Holy rosary mysteries and poetry shine
• Faith, Hope and Charity: We are one human family
• Be our Guest: Wondering what those Church titles, offices mean? Here’s an explanation
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were published this week
• Events Calendar
  • Missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to be displayed in parishes for veneration
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Louise Ann Rossi ministered as a teacher for 52 years
• My Journey to God: Faith

October 13, 2006

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• Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin coverage

  • Path to sainthood goes through tribunal
  • How the canonization process works
  • Mother Theodore’s remains transferred for public veneration
  • Portion of U.S. 150 to be named in honor of Indiana’s first saint
  • Canonization celebrations set at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
• Indiana’s ‘Extreme Makeover’ St. Meinrad comes together to help build new home for family
• Raising awareness: Youth gives back to hospital that changed his life for the better
• Sisters of St. Benedict welcome new novice
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: St. Theodora inspires us by her heroic faith
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Santa Teodora nos inspira a través de su fe heroica
• Editorial: Catholicism is pro-immigration
• From the Editor Emeritus: Prayer - From a layman’s point of view
• Cornucopia: Symbols add meaning to everyday life
• Faithful Lines: Canadians foster Catholic faith for families
• Twenty Something: The state of the union
• Be our Guest: Plan B is not a good plan at all
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were published this week
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Daughter of Charity Juliana Kelly was superior and hospital administrator
• My Journey to God: The Other Nine

October 20, 2006

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• St. Theodora Keepsake Edition

  • Mother Theodore Guérin's path to sainthood (graphical timeline)
  • Pope Benedict XVI declares Mother Theodore Guérin a saint
  • Indiana pilgrims see new saint as impetus to strive for holiness
  • Saint maker: In Rome, Andrea Ambrosi serves as advocate for canonization
  • Cause for beatification and canonization was initiated in 1909
  • Miracle man: An answered prayer has changed Philip McCord’s life
  • The cherry on top: Sister Marie Kevin Tighe helped guide canonization cause
  • Celebrating St. Theodora Guérin, a gift from God to the Church (Photo spread)
  • What Mother Theodore Guérin means to me
  • Young people encouraged to follow St. Theodora’s example
  • A dream come true: At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, churchgoers celebrate new saint
  • Updated version of St. Theodora biography to be released

• Regular issue

  • Honoring the Holy Father: Indianapolis couple’s gifts in Poland show love for John Paul II
  • Catholic School Values awards to honor those who make a difference
    • Awards dinner raises tuition assistance for archdiocesan families in need of help
  • Archdiocese launches first new Web site in a decade
  • Unexpected award thrills behind-the-scenes worker at Bishop Chatard
  • ‘Consumed’ by Jesus
  • Catholic Choir elects Panigada as director
  • Benedictine Sister Cindy Marie Freese professes perpetual vows

  • Seeking the Face of the Lord: My first ministry is praying for you every day
  • Buscando la Cara del Señor: Mi primer oficio es rezar a diario por ustedes
  • Editorial: Indiana’s first saint
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Prayer - A conversation with God or saints
  • Cornucopia: Will the real ‘Words to Live By’ please stand up?
  • Faithful Lines: Getting to the heart of Our Mother Mary
  • Go and Make Disciples: ‘Woodsies’ and the black onyx ring
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Church teachings must be accurately portrayed
  • Events Calendar
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Alice Clare Kuper taught at grade schools, high schools
  • My Journey to God: Tribute to St. Theodora

October 27, 2006

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• ‘A person of faithful prayer’: At Mass of Thanksgiving, Archbishop Buechlein reflects on St. Theodora
• Pilgrims inspired by pope, saints during their spiritual journey
• Sisters of Providence celebrate legacy of St. Theodora Guérin
• Ministry fairs, lay presentations give a new perspective on stewardship
• Saintly lives at center of Notre Dame film festival
  • Has a movie had an impact on your faith?
• Exhibit celebrates lives of children who died too soon

• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Love of wife and husband for each other like God’s love for us
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El amor de los esposos como el amor de Dios por nosotros
• Editorial: Benedictines are stewards of the mysteries of God
• From the Editor Emeritus: Prayer - The practice of discursive meditation
• Cornucopia: Sure, and it’s an Irish Halloween we’re having
• Faithful Lines: The ‘spiritual sword’ of powerful prayers
• Faith and Family: Saints can help families grow in love
• Be Our Guest: Church seeks solutions that respect human needs, promote common good
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reader disagrees with Church’s response to immigration issue
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Transformation

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November

November 3, 2006

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• Presume the good: Dominicans offer unique campus ministry approach
• Intention weekend for Called to Serve appeal is Nov. 4-5
• Improving finances highlight Catholic Community Foundation meeting
• Faith communities rally to help family of young cancer patient
• 13 men are ordained deacons at Saint Meinrad
• Kim Schumacker begins postulancy with Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka
• Official appointments

• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Season’s prayers lead us to renew our call to holiness
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Las oraciones de la temporada nos llevan a renovar nuestro llamado a la santidad
• Editorial: No breakthrough
• From the Editor Emeritus: Prayer - Contemplative prayer is a gift
• Cornucopia: Give me a home where the buffalo roam(ed)
• Faithful Lines: Being a good Samaritan is a balancing act
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Care for God’s creation
• Be Our Guest: Smith family reunion celebrates ‘whose we are’ at Starlight
• Letters to the Editor
  • Is it St. Theodora or St. Theodore?
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Saints Alive

November 10, 2006

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• Grace amid heartbreak: Chaplains called to provide comfort in times of tragedy, loss
• Indiana bishops support parental choice in education
  • How can you help improve parental choice in education?
• Cathedral to host annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
• Church offers holiday support for separated and divorced Catholics
  • Family Mass and support group are scheduled in November
• Fine Arts Center improves Roncalli’s artistic image, capabilities
• Priest: Like St. Martin de Porres, build bridges with love
• ‘Extreme Makeover’ show in St. Meinrad to air on Nov. 12
• Tell us how Catholic education has made a difference
• Readers may share Christmas memories
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Simplicity and trust are at heart of ordained ministry
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La sencillez y la confianza son el alma de la ordenación en el ministerio
• Editorial: Gratitude is the soul of stewardship
• From the Editor Emeritus: Prayer - The Eucharist is more than prayer
• Cornucopia: As Popeye says, ‘I yam what I yam’
• Faithful Lines: Catholic chaplaincy is committed to military
• Twenty Something: Eucharist is food for the soul
• Be Our Guest: St. Mother Theodore Guérin is a woman for all of us
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Father Ralph Lynch died on Oct. 19 at Saint Meinrad
• My Journey to God: Do Not Be Afraid

November 17, 2006

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• Speaker says Catholic schools develop faith, God-given abilities
• First deanery celebration honoring St. Theodora set for Nov. 29
  • St. Theodora Thanksgiving Masses set in several deaneries
• Cardinal McCarrick to present inaugural Semler Lecture on Leadership on Nov. 21
• 150 years and counting: St. Anthony of Padua Parish celebrates sesquicentennial
• Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection is Nov. 18-19
• Shelby County parish to host first ‘Ador-Rally’ on Nov. 18

• Youth Supplement

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  • Youths and faith: Getting in shape will build a stronger faith
  • Council seeks to inspire youths to grow in faith
  • Want to save a life and make your life stand for something?
  • Has anyone ever asked you, ‘Why does your faith matter?’
  • Looking to get more involved in your faith? Try these tips
  • Indiana youth celebrate the saint they call their own
  • When God calls, are you listening to his plans for you?
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Praising God and giving thanks for the many gifts we receive
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Alabando a Dios y agradeciendo los tantos obsequios que recibimos
• Editorial: Giving thanks beyond the upcoming holidays
• From the Editor Emeritus: Prayer - Thoughts about Holy Communion
• Cornucopia: Saying cheese to relive a truly moving picture
• Faithful Lines: Viewing Catholic and evangelical landscapes
• Go and Make Disciples: Meeting the needs of adult Catholics
• Letters to the Editor
  • Bringing centering prayer to light
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Mildred Grein ministered as a teacher for 34 years
• My Journey to God: In Memoriam

November 24, 2006

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• Thankful to St. Joseph: Faith is at core of history of St. Augustine Home for the Aged
• Wanted: Students to participate in annual pro-life pilgrimage
• Mass to celebrate 500th anniversary of birth of St. Francis Xavier
• Community makeover: Family leads volunteer effort to transform St. Philip Neri School
• ‘One More Gift to Give’: Christmas novella is about family, faith and making a difference
• Good sports: Our Lady of the Greenwood teams battle to 0-0 tie, share championship
• Readers may share Christmas memories for supplement
• Tell us how Catholic education has made a difference in a life
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Service to this kingdom and to Christ the King is our shared vocation
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El servicio a este reino y a Cristo Rey es nuestra vocación compartida
• Editorial: The pope’s trip to Turkey
• From the Editor Emeritus: Prayer - The Liturgy of the Hours is for all
• Cornucopia: We can all say ‘Deo Gratias’ and mean it
• Faithful Lines: A seasonal essay with a perennial truth
• Faith and Family: Bringing Thanksgiving and Advent together
• Be Our Guest: St. Francis Xavier is a model for an ever-changing culture
• Letters to the Editor
  • Catholic Church should be focused on all life issues
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Evangelista Herber was 103, sister for 84 years
• My Journey to God: I AM

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December

December 1, 2006

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• Offering hope: Parents’ example leads Bill Bickel to help homeless families
• Prayers for peace, thanksgiving offered at interfaith service
• New Saint Mary-of-the-Woods scholarship honors saint
• Cardinal McCarrick says education is necessary for survival of humanity
• Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Tell us how Catholic education has made a difference in a life
• Readers may share Christmas memories
• Official appointments
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Let Mary be a down-to-earth model for us this Advent
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Dejemos que María sea nuestro modelo práctico en el Adviento
• Editorial: Parish communities must be stable but also in transition
• From the Editor Emeritus: First of two columns on prayers of petition
• Cornucopia: Not to worry, help is on the way
• Faithful Lines: Coin surprises inspire messages of hope
• Faith, Hope and Charity: The season of sharing
• Be Our Guest: Want to start the new Church year right? Let’s be Catholic
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters published this week
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Ann Patrick McNulty was an educator
• My Journey to God: Spend Some Time with Me

December 8, 2006

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• Matches made in heaven: Senior Companion program creates bonds of caring, compassion and friendship
• New archdiocesan patroness announced at deanery Mass
  • Official announcement
• Parishes plan Our Lady of Guadalupe Masses and processions
• Cathedral parishioners celebrate centennial
  • Cathedral centennial events include Mass, speakers, music
• Tony Avellana shares his faith through music ministry
• 2006 Accountability Report
  • Report from Archbishop Buechlein
  • Summary of Financial Status
  • Chief Financial Officer's Report
• Legacy for Our Mission campaign helps small, clustered parishes
• Many parishes complete participation in Legacy for Our Mission campaign
• We are the champions
• Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Advent resources available on archdiocesan Web site
• Archdiocesan native professes vows in Minnesota
• Tell us how Catholic education has made a difference
• Correction
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: If joined to Christ, human suffering opens the way to human love
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El sufrimiento humano unido al de Cristo abre el camino al amor humano
• Editorial: Supporting our retired religious
• From the Editor Emeritus: Second of two columns on prayers of petition
• Cornucopia: Christmas carols, so full of meaning
• Faithful Lines: Heart of motherhood and motherly prayers
• Twenty Something: Gift giving reflects on the heart
• Be Our Guest: Simple gifts to give this Christmas season
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters published this week
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Carina Connors was a teacher, principal
• My Journey to God: Mother and Child

December 15, 2006

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• Gifts of the season: Young and old take special Christmas outreach to heart
• Dudley named director of religious education in Archdiocese of Washington
• Christmas liturgical schedules announced
• Missionary and patron saint: Mass celebrates 500th anniversary of birth of St. Francis Xavier
• Tatiana sings about love of God, Mary and the Catholic faith
• Serra Club announces Vocations Essay Contest theme
• Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Alba House publishes John Fink’s book titled Jesus in the Gospels
• Benedictine Sister Marie Oliger celebrates 60 years of vowed life
• Ursuline Sister Rose Ann Muller is celebrating her golden jubilee
• Criterion editors to be featured on ‘Faith in Action’ next week
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Imitating the gracious generosity of God during Advent and Christmas
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Imitando la amable generosidad de Dios durante el Adviento y la Navidad
• Editorial: Advent is a time of longing
• From the Editor Emeritus: Prayers of adoration and praise
• Cornucopia: Remembering Christmas in the good old days
• Faithful Lines: An Advent story about a summertime healing
• Go and Make Disciples: Advent: A time for evangelization
• Be Our Guest: Centering prayer helps reader deepen relationship with God
• Letters to the Editor
  • It’s hard to ‘see Jesus in people’ who live contrary to God’s law
  • Where life issues are concerned, abortion is the biggest injustice
  • At Christmas, remember the wonder of the Incarnation
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Father Benno Heidlage was a native of Oldenburg
  • Providence Sister Jane Maher was an educator and treasurer
• My Journey to God: Advent Blessings and Poems

December 22, 2006

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• Canonization of Indiana’s first saint tops local news in 2006
• Inactive Catholics are welcomed home in New Albany Deanery
• The Criterion mailed to all households this week
• The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 for Christmas holiday

• Christmas Supplement

  • Archangel Gabriel shares story of his role in the Incarnation
  • Readers share favorite Christmas memories
    • God’s love made visible during birth of grandson on Christmas
    • Soldier is grateful to attend Christmas Mass during war
    • Generosity results in doll for little girl
    • Helping men with disabilities made Christmas 2005 special
    • Mother of 13 children copes with her husband’s death at Christmas
    • Nativity play of 1972 was special surprise performance for parents
    • God’s gift of another year of life is best present of all for cancer patient
    • Surprise visit from Santa Claus reminds girl to count her blessings
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Let humble love be our Christmas gift to Jesus
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Permitamos que el amor humilde sea nuestro regalo de Navidad para Jesús
• Editorial: The Holy Land in 2006
• From the Editor Emeritus: Prayers of thanksgiving and intercession
• Cornucopia: Human possibility comes with Christ’s birth
• Faithful Lines: Part 2 - ‘Hark the Harold’ story for the holidays
• Faith and Family: Cherish the gift of Providence at Christmas
• Be Our Guest: Rule of St. Benedict provides a guide to following Christ
• Letters to the Editor
  • During this Christmas season, take time to count your blessings
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Esther Larkin was a teacher and principal
  • Providence Sister Margaret Ellen O’Conner was a teacher, librarian
• My Journey to God: Christmas Eve

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