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April 1, 2011

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• A way to grieve, a way to heal: Salon provides touches of hope, courage and love to cancer patients
• Archbishop Buechlein is transferred to rehabilitation hospital following stroke
• Pro-life, school choice legislation affected by House Democrats’ walkout
• Schools recognized by Indiana Department of Education as Four Star Schools
• Catholic Bible studies have grown in breadth and depth
  • More information is available on Catholic Bible study programs
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule Lenten penance services
• What was in the news on March 31, 1961? New high schools in Indianapolis and more trouble with federal school funding
• Catholic News Around Indiana
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Focus your Lenten prayer on the suffering Christ
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Concentre su oración cuaresmal en el sufrimiento de Cristo
• Editorial: Go to confession this Lent
• From the Editor Emeritus: The wisdom of the saints - St. Isidore
• Faithful Lines: Photography and the awesome word of God
• It's All Good: Make time to ‘fill the well’ in your relationship with God
• Faith, Hope and Charity: On the highway to heaven
• Be Our Guest: Abortion is a grisly business that masquerades as compassion
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Bloomington parish to sponsor immigration presentation
  • Sisters of Providence to sponsor vocations retreat on April 8-10
  • Young adult penance service is April 17 in Indianapolis
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Most Eloquent Word
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Lent

April 8, 2011

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• 'God, use me': New technology is changing hearts and saving unborn babies’ lives, speaker says
• Indiana Court of Appeals ruling upholds Lawrence Township decision on nonpublic school bus fee
• School choice measure passes Indiana House
• Unexpected blessings: Volunteers say helping people in need moves their heart and soul
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule Lenten penance services
• What was in the news on April 7, 1961? Those rising hemlines and predictions of the future
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Take time for reflection and prayer to open your heart to God’s love
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Dedique tiempo a la reflexión y la oración para abrir su corazón al amor de Dios
• Editorial: South Dakota’s new abortion law is worth emulating
• From the Editor Emeritus: The wisdom of the saints - John Baptist de la Salle
• Cornucopia: When duty calls, will we answer it in our lives?
• Twenty Something: Escape ‘The Waiting Place’ with wisdom from Dr. Seuss
• Be Our Guest: Spirituality and the Final Four
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Spring sale continues during Lent at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • P. Robert Bonke, the father of Father James Bonke, volunteered at Good Shepherd Parish in Indianapolis as the business manager
  • Franciscan Sister Joan Elise Smith was a teacher, librarian
• My Journey to God: Signs of Spring
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent

April 15, 2011

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• ‘Lord, I forgive them’: Faith led POW to humility and peace in Vietnamese prison camp
• Giving hope to others guides Spirit of Service winners
  • Lou Holtz to be keynote speaker at Spirit of Service dinner
• Holy Week liturgies are set at cathedral and Saint Meinrad
• Abortion reporting law to protect minors passes House
  • Marriage amendment passes House and Senate
• What was in the news on April 14, 1961? A request for the whole Mass in English
• Catholic News Around Indiana
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule Lenten penance services
• Official Appointments
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Pieta represents a tender call to faith in the life to come
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Piedad representa un llamado compasivo a la fe en la próxima vida
• Editorial: Easter symbols reveal the blessings of Good Friday
• From the Editor Emeritus: The wisdom of the saints - St. Anselm
• Faithful Lines: Clearing debris is a worthwhile Lenten goal
• Catholic Education Outreach: Catholic education and faith formation by the numbers
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Cardinal Ritter High School to host Tenebrae Service on Good Friday
  • Catholic Radio dinner is set for April 28
  • More runners are sought for Race for Vocations team
  • Knights to sponsor 75th annual Way of the Cross
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Morning Prayer
• The Sunday Readings: Palm Sunday/The Lord’s Passion

April 22, 2011

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• Father Joseph Kern was longtime dean of Terre Haute Deanery
• House significantly amends Senate immigration bill
• What was in the news on April 21, 1961? Nuns asking for more education
• Carrying a cross, seeking comfort: Lenten pilgrimage to honor his wife leads man to attend Mass at 40 churches in 40 days
  • One man’s spiritual journey: 40 churches in 40 days
• It’s the Resurrection, not the Resuscitation
• ‘I know the Lord is with me’: Young woman’s passion to make a difference leads her to Uganda
• Inspired by Pope John Paul II? Share your story with The Criterion
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Health challenge gives new meaning to Lent and Easter
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Las contrariedades de salud dan un nuevo significado a la Cuaresma y la Pascua
• Editorial: Christ has died. Christ is risen
• From the Editor Emeritus: The wisdom of the saints - St. Paul of the Cross
• Cornucopia: Easter is what keeps idealism alive in a human world
• Emmaus Walk: Hovering over a distraught soul on a wing and a prayer
• Be Our Guest: Dissociative identity disorder can be misunderstood to be demonic possession
• Letters to the Editor
  • Stories in April 15 issue of The Criterion bring Good News and inspiration to readers
• Events Calendar
  • Bishop Christopher J. Coyne will be interviewed on Catholic Radio Indy
  • Divine Mercy Sunday services will be May 1
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Frances Maureen McGrory served as a teacher, principal and congregation administrator
• My Journey to God: The Holiest of Weeks
• The Sunday Readings: Easter Sunday / Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord

April 29, 2011

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• Building up the kingdom of God: Oils blessed and priesthood renewed at annual archdiocesan chrism Mass | Photo gallery
• Holtz says Catholic faith has shaped his life
  • Tickets are still available for Spirit of Service Awards dinner on May 11
• Meeting set in May for renewal of local St. Thomas More Society
• School choice and pro-life legislation both likely to become law
  • Special education grants bill to become law
• Marian University receives $1 million gift from Eli Lilly for new medical center
• Catholics fought on both sides during Civil War
• What was in the news on April 28, 1961? Castro and Cardinal Ritter
• Bishop Coyne posts podcast about new Mass translation
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: We all share in the mission of spreading the Good News
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Todos compartimos la misión de difundir la Buena Nueva
• Editorial: Gendercide in China and India
• From the Editor Emeritus: The wisdom of the saints - St. Catherine of Siena
• Faith and Family: How John Paul II taught me to be a good father
• Be Our Guest: Vigilance is needed when considering support of various organizations
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Greenwood parish to sponsor adult faith formation series
  • SPRED Mass set for May 1 at St. Pius X Church
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Margaret Moriarty was the mother of Father Joseph Moriarty
• My Journey to God: Kingdom of Love
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Easter