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February 5, 2010

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• ‘Supercentenarian’: At 110 years old, Emelie Weil says Catholic faith has sustained her through life’s challenges
• ‘Super Bowl Sister’ says: Colts 31, Saints 22
  • Shepherds place friendly wager on big game; schools out on the day after the Super Bowl
  • Priest to be a part of second Super Bowl as Colts’ chaplain
• Planned giving director is passionate about philanthropy and faith
• Church opposes state proposal to delay school choice tax credit in Indiana
  • The Church’s position on school choice
• Saint Meinrad receives grant for youth liturgy program
• Wedding Announcements
  • Couples may announce their engagement or marriage in July
  • Pre Cana Conference and Tobit Weekend prepare engaged couples for marriage
  • U.S. bishops’ new pastoral letter on marriage is available online
• Catechetical leaders learn about the priesthood and how to support it
• Prince of Peace teenagers are embracing pro-life advocacy
• Priest says God calls Christians to give a voice to those who have no choice
• World Day for Consecrated Life Mass celebrated on Jan. 31
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Catechesis and evangelization are key responsibilities for us all
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La catequesis y la evangelización son responsabilidades básicas de todos
• Editorial: On Sunday, count us among those who think the Tebow ad is ‘super’
• From the Editor Emeritus: ‘Charity in Truth’ - Marriage and sexuality
• Faithful Lines: Pro-Life Activism Contest offers Campus Impact Awards
• It's All Good: The true reality of love shines through in many ways
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Helping those on ‘shaky ground’
• Indiana Knights: Indiana Knights of Columbus support survivors of Haitian earthquake
• Letters to the Editor
  • When there is a need, Christians are called to do the same as Jesus
  • Progress has been made and must continue in fulfilling Jesus’ mission
  • Criterion staffer is able to tell stories which connect readers with his subject
• Events Calendar
  • Franklin parish to host play based on Gospel of John
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Mary Sharon Raben directed former children’s home
  • Franciscan Sister Jean Marie Linesch was a teacher, principal
• My Journey to God: Remembering Msgr. Kavanagh
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 12, 2010

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• ‘God is right there with you’: Caring spirit guides extraordinary ministers of holy Communion as they serve hospital patients
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule Lenten penance services
  • Lenten disciplines include fasting, almsgiving, prayer
  • Catechism Corner: What the Catechism says about Lent
• Cathedral High School donations help refugees
• Indianapolis parish hosting annual Lenten speaker series
• Catholic News Around Indiana
• Reader appreciates how priest ministers to the sick and elderly
• Church: Immigration, scholarship tax credit delay proposals ‘troublesome’
• ‘40 Days for Life’ prayer campaign to begin in Indianapolis, Louisville
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Make more personal prayer a part of your Lenten practices
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Haga que su oraciones más personales formen parte de su ejercicio cuaresmal
• Editorial: Solidarity with Haiti requires a long-term commitment
• From the Editor Emeritus: New series of reflections on the psalms
• Cornucopia: Love means so much more than a Valentine
• Twenty Something: Heeding Heidi - The empty gains of plastic surgery
• Letters to the Editor
  • When it comes to immigration, Indiana Catholic Conference and The Criterion try to have it both ways
• Events Calendar
  • Seminary to host one-woman play about St. Catherine of Siena
  • St. Michael the Archangel Parish sponsors fish fry, Lenten programs
  • The Master’s Chorale welcomes new members, plans spring concert
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Search
• The Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 19, 2010

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• ‘Love the children first, then teach them’: Saint Theodora winners bring out the best of students in classroom of life and faith
  • Saint Theodora winners offer advice for new teachers
  • Priest, principal honored at luncheon
• A valuable resource list for parents of children in Catholic schools
• St. Anne Parish to dedicate new church on Feb. 28
• Five years later, Criterion Web site continues to grow
• ‘Christ Our Hope’ helps secure future of parish, archdiocesan ministries
• Benedictine monks to be honored for distinguished service in multicultural ministry
• Parish with history of vocations learns about the priesthood
• Senate OKs bill recognizing fetus as person in drunken driving cases
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule Lenten penance services
  • Lenten activities available online
• Volunteer medical team treats injured people in Haiti
• Earthquake survivor vows to continue raising funds for Haitian people
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Seminarians, youths and young adults are a blessing for our archdiocese
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Seminaristas, jóvenes y jóvenes adultos son una bendición para nuestra arquidiócesis
• Editorial: We seek the face of God when we help poor children
• From the Editor Emeritus: Psalms are ‘the masterwork of prayer’
• Faithful Lines: What we can learn through God’s creatures
• The Joyful Catholic: Lent is a time to live our faith joyfully
• Catholic Educational Outreach: Challenges can help evangelize
• Letters to the Editor
  • People in Haiti desperately need our prayers
  • Newspaper must step up its efforts in pro-life matters
  • Story about Guardian Angel Guild anniversary is appreciated
• Events Calendar
  • Lenten young adult series to be hosted by Indianapolis parish
  • Center to host film series on ecology during Lent
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Ann Marie Donohoo was the mother of a priest and an active volunteer
• My Journey to God: You Filled My Emptiness
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent

February 26, 2010

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• Forming character, sportsmanship and faith: Building sports programs at smaller schools creates another foundation for life
  • Providence Cristo Rey athletes learn about motivation and leadership
• Speakers encourage teenagers to embrace pro-life service
  • Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats are scheduled in March and July
• Parishioner appreciates priestly example and leadership of pastor
• Retreat can help make Lent more meaningful experience, priest says
  • Six retreat centers are located in archdiocese
• Influence of John Paul II helped nurture priest’s vocation
• Scholarship tax credit gets tangled in education funding debate
• Love will help culture of life triumph over evil of abortion, priest says
• Grief specialist will discuss healing on March 24
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule Lenten penance services
• Lenten activities, including Ash Wednesday homily, are online
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: More than just giving consolation, Christ offers eternal life
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Más que simplemente brindar consuelo, Cristo nos ofrece vida eterna
• Editorial: Liberal or conservative?
• From the Editor Emeritus: The penitential psalms are suitable for Lent
• Cornucopia: One of the vocations that lasts forever
• Emmaus Walk: Try it today … will you let God bless you?
• Faith and Family: Broaden your spiritual horizons during Lent
• Reflection: A lesson behind the lessons in the Tiger Woods scandal
• Letters to the Editor
  • Prayerfully seek God’s guidance in all of life’s challenges
• Events Calendar
  • Jeffersonville parishes to host ValLimar Jansen
  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul starts speakers’ bureau
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Ann Marie Donohoo was the mother of a priest and an active volunteer
• My Journey to God: Receiving God
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Lent