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March 1, 2013

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• Pope’s legacy includes being committed teacher of the faith
• Archbishop: Reforming of curia ‘reasonable priority’ for new pope
• Sister Diane Ris was 16th general superior of Sisters of Providence
• Archbishop finishes tour of deaneries with Batesville Mass
  • Archbishop Tobin reflects on worshiping, meeting parishioners in 11 deaneries
• Bills to regulate chemical abortion, improve informed consent advance
• What was in the news on March 1, 1963? Two Americans get closer to sainthood, and Pope John XXIII has a new way to honor St. Joseph
• Bishop Chatard team will compete in national robotics championship
• New book captures archbishop emeritus’ journey of faith
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Editorial: Happy retirement, Pope Benedict
• From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - Vocal and mental prayer
• It's All Good: Like Jesus, in all matters, remember to respond in love
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Understanding poverty and its implications
• Letters to the Editor
  • Allow yourself to be interrupted by God in your life of faith
  • Healthy, civil conclusion is needed in gun-control debate, sisters say
• Events Calendar
  • Archbishop Tobin to speak at Catholic Business Exchange on March 15
  • St. Mark Church in Indianapolis to host Inclusion Sunday celebration on March 10
  • St. Michael Parish in Greenfield showing film to raise funds for safe haven for youths
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Jean Michele Monaghan served in administration at parishes and schools for 31 years
• My Journey to God: Letting God Be God
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent

March 8, 2013

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• ‘Hearts of service’: Operation Leftover effort shows desire of young adult Catholics to serve others
• Unrelated fires damage historic church, convent
• Father Patrick Beidelman appointed to lead spiritual life and worship secretariat
• Early childhood programs to assist low-income families advance
• Archdiocesan seminarians gather in St. Peter’s Square for historic events
• Archbishop Tobin to celebrate Mass at start of papal conclave
• Academy Award-winning movie depicts various faith elements
• Birthline is beacon of light for low-income women, infants
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin to be interviewed on Catholic radio
• Archdiocesan Catholics may eat meat on Friday, March 15
• Official Appointment
• Editorial: Four types of family culture
• From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - Those prayers of petition
• Cornucopia: Friendship began in the Garden of Eden between God and us
• Twenty Something: Reluctant leaders, divine surprises and a resigning pope
• Reflection: Saying farewell to Pope Benedict XVI - A good steward of the good news
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Office of Family Ministry offers Divorce and Beyond program
  • Free choral, organ music program at Saint Meinrad on March 9
  • Roncalli Advanced Women’s Choir and Saint Mary College’s Women Choir offer free concert at St. Roch on March 8
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • David Gallagher was father of diocesan priest, agricultural consultant in Indiana, Colorado
  • Sister of St. Benedict Mary Judith Howe taught in Catholic schools in Indiana for 31 years and was community’s treasurer
• My Journey to God: What Have I Done?
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 15, 2013

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• Archbishop reacts with joy to election of pope
  • Area Catholics respond with surprise and hope to election of Pope Francis
  • Archdiocesan seminarian proclaims first reading at Mass for the Election of a Pope
  • Archbishop Tobin celebrates Mass for election of new pope
  • Retired pope addressed ‘crisis of reason,’ speaker says
  • Students at St. Mary School in North Vernon hold mock conclave
• Batesville Deanery recommendations to be considered by advisory boards
  • Indianapolis deaneries to begin Connected in the Spirit next week
• Bills to protect children from sexual exploitation clear first hurdle
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at various archdiocesan parishes
• Readers open their hearts to share what they love about the faith
• Dinner dance unites families, friends with special needs
  • SPRED participants live out their faith during Mass at St. Meinrad Parish
• Editorial: Welcoming our new pope
• From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - What good does it do to pray?
• Catholic Evangelization Outreach: A specific saint and evangelization
• Reflection: Bubby and the cross
• Be Our Guest: There is more to understanding poverty and its implications than many of us realize
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Our Lady of Grace Academy Class of 1963 hosting 50-year reunion on April 27
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Beatrice Hoberg taught music for 40 years and wrote textbooks
• My Journey to God: My Load Is Heavy
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 22, 2013

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• Spirit of Service Awards will honor first-ever youth winner
  • Tables are available for annual Spirit of Service Awards Dinner
• Archbishop celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving for papal election
• Monk, seminarians in St. Peter’s Square to see new pope
• Education reform rocks Statehouse during recent rally
• Holy Week liturgies are set at cathedral, Saint Meinrad and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
• Priest’s book serves as spiritual guide through Easter season
• What was in the news on March 22, 1963? The pope works to help end world hunger, and takes a new approach to six curial appointments
• Lenten penance services are scheduled
• Editorial: Angels are evangelizers and good stewards of all God’s creation
• From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - The feast of the Annunciation of the Lord
• Cornucopia: Believe it or not, Death must come before Life
• Reflection: Lessons from a basset hound
• Letters to the Editor
  • New Holy Father is a pillar of hope, patience and charity
• Events Calendar
  • Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods offer ‘Come and See’ weekend on April 5-7
  • Spanish classes for adults offered at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Ann Denise Reger taught in Catholic schools for 36 years, including in Indiana
• My Journey to God: Palm Sunday
• The Sunday Readings: Palm Sunday

March 29, 2013

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• Unique Easter outreach brings parishes together
• Bishop Coyne to give April 10 lecture on the Year of Faith at Marian University
• Divine Mercy Sunday services will be on April 7
• The 'blessing of disaster': Year following southern Indiana storms reveals growth for communities and continued need
  • Catholic Charities still seeking help, offers disaster preparedness training
• Writer offers fictional Roman newspaper report of Holy Week
• Archbishop shares witness of ‘silent’ saint at Solemnity of St. Joseph Mass
• Museum continues to preserve Cardinal Ritter’s legacy
• Editorial: Easter witnesses of hope and joy
• From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - Atonement and redemption
• Faith and Family: Pope Francis’ actions speak louder than his words
• Emmaus Walk: What would you do if you met Jesus today?
• Reflection: ‘Why have you forsaken me?’
• Letters to the Editor
  • The Jewish community in Indiana welcomes Pope Francis
• Events Calendar
  • Catholic Radio annual dinner and silent auction is on April 9
  • Mission day offered on pastoral care through death and recovery
  • St. Gabriel Parish mission is on April 15-18 in Spanish, on April 21-24 in English
  • Louisville artist to display work at St. Meinrad Archabbey Library
  • Bereavement program offered at St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Rebuild My Church
• The Sunday Readings: Easter Sunday