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November 1, 2013

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• Getting closer to God: Journeys of loss and hope lead people to deeper bond with Christ in Year of Faith
• ‘United Catholic Appeal: Christ Our Hope’ has goal of $5.7 million, will support ministries ‘in our backyard’
• Catholic cemeteries provide ‘extension of our faith’
  • Archdiocese oversees cemeteries in central and southern Indiana
• Church must continue embracing mission to see face of Christ in the poor
  • God gives us just what we need—ask Mother Teresa
• What was in the news on Nov. 1, 1963? The latest news from Rome about the council, and the involvement of America’s bishops
• St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities opens social services building
• Former St. Andrew parishioner in Richmond joins Jesuit order
• Did the Kennedy assassination affect your life of faith?
• Editorial: Death, judgment, heaven, hell
• From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - The making of a saint
• It's All Good: An important list of gifts for a soon-to-be married couple
• Faith, Hope and Charity: CCHD helps break cycle of poverty
• Letters to the Editor
  • ‘Defining’ the challenges of comprehensive immigration reform
• Events Calendar
  • Mozart’s Requiem to be sung at All Souls Day Mass on Nov. 2
  • Mass, dinner to honor homeless veterans will be held on Nov. 9
  • Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration to celebrate 150th jubilee on Nov. 3 with Mass, reception in Lafayette
  • Super Bowl raffle to benefit Mother Theodore Catholic Academies is Dec. 4
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Catherine Livers ministered in education for 29 years, including in Indiana
• My Journey to God: Zacchaeus, the Changed Man
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 8, 2013

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• Learning a lesson in love: Sisters grow in lives of faith through missionary service around the world
• New endowments help CCF continue its mission of stewardship
  • Foundation offers ways for people from all walks of life to give
• Seminarian’s journey deepens his life of faith
• What was in the news on Nov. 8, 1963? Priests respond to the tragedy at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and the Roman Curia vies for control of the council
• Order of Malta serves those in need in archdiocese, around the world
• Official Appointments
• Editorial: Bullying in the NFL, and a rosary that meant everything
• From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - Devotions and sacramentals
• Cornucopia: Netflix may even offer spiritual advice—who knew?
• Twenty Something: Door-to-door seminarian finding new roads
• Letters to the Editor
  • Column leads to reader’s change of heart about the death penalty
  • Final Mass at St. Mary Magdalene a time to remember and grieve
• Events Calendar
  • Day of reflection offered for African-American Catholic women on Nov. 23
  • Sisters of Providence to host Taizé service on Nov. 12 at St. Mary-of-the-Woods
  • Free piano and violin concert to be held on Nov. 17 at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Frances Joan Baker ministered in education for 52 years; taught in archdiocese
• My Journey to God: The Other Side of Sunset
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 15, 2013

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• ‘The wisdom of the faithful’: Year of Faith in archdiocese capped by release of faith-sharing resource
  • 10 Things We Want You to Know about the Catholic Faith
• Madison family business wins challenge to HHS mandate
  • Law professor says Grote case opinion explores religious liberty questions
• New boundaries help parishes, pastors ID communities to be served
• CCHD, CRS collections help those in need, are constantly monitored by Church
• NCYC will offer youths chance to connect with God
• What was in the news on Nov. 15, 1963? Cardinals clash at the Second Vatican Council, and Pope Paul VI calls for a united Europe
• Mozart’s Requiem sung during special All Souls Day Mass
• SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral releases its Advent and Christmas schedule
• Editorial: Being faithful disciples beyond the Year of Faith
• From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - The Liturgy of the Hours
• Catholic Evangelization Outreach: Diversity, continuity and consistency - Pope Francis and a Catholic life
• Reflection: A birthday prayer for a sister who is an instrument of love
• Letters to the Editor
  • Input of laity is needed for preparatory document for Synod of Bishops, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Join Race for Vocations team, register for Mini-Marathon before cost rises on Dec. 1
  • Marriage on Tap hosts Catholic psychologist John Cadwallader on Nov. 16
  • Dr. Ray Guarendi of EWTN to speak at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • School Sister of St. Francis Diane Drufenbock taught at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College for 18 years
• My Journey to God: Mass in the Jungle
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 22, 2013

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• A nation still remembers: 50 years later, local Catholics reflect on President Kennedy’s assassination
• What was in the news on Nov. 29, 1963? National and local coverage of the shocking assassination of President John F. Kennedy
• Second collections: ‘Our people are extremely generous’
  • Second collection resources available from USCCB, CCHD
• Parishioners say Year of Faith has helped them grow in faith, hope and love
• St. Martin de Porres: ‘A saint for everyone’ | Photo Gallery
• Donor-advised fund helps family with charitable donations
• Class 2A state title caps Providence’s storybook season
• Players fight through adversity to help Brebeuf Jesuit claim Class 3A state title
• Two Benedictine sisters celebrate special jubilees
• Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories
• Editorial: Church is facing a profound change
• From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - We believe in miracles
• Cornucopia: There’s always a lot to be thankful for in life
• Reflection: Remembering the apologist C. S. Lewis
• Letters to the Editor
  • Story was biased piece on immigration reform, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Expanded opportunities for reconciliation at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral during Advent
  • Archbishop Tobin to dedicate, bless new Catholic Radio Indy studio on Dec. 17
  • Archbishop Lori to discuss HHS mandate on Nov. 29 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
  • African Catholic Ministry to celebrate 10th anniversary with Mass, reception on Dec. 1
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Christ the King
• The Sunday Readings: Feast of Christ the King

November 29, 2013

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• National Catholic Youth Conference: ‘Signed. Sealed. Delivered.’
  • Archbishop Tobin addresses youths as ‘parish of the U.S.’ at closing Mass
  • Unexepected moments show the heart and the success of NCYC, organizer says
  • Baptism sets up life of ‘fulfillment, purpose,’ speaker tells youths
  • NCYC participants learn what it means to be adopted by God
  • Faith forms bedrock of who they are, say youths
  • Youths share the advice that guides their lives
  • The spirit of two girls helps the faith of others soar
  • Best Catholic pick-up lines and stories of love, help speaker connect with thousands of youths
  • Souvenir shirt slogans fit the Catholic faith to a ‘T’
  • Teens explore priestly, religious vocations during NCYC
  • Young people from coast to coast experience forgiveness during NCYC
  • Photo Spread: ‘Signed. Sealed. Delivered.’
  • ‘Courage capes’ reveal the hearts of heroes and volunteers
  • Faith of adult volunteers grows from helping young people
  • Catholic comedian connects faith, life and humor during NCYC performance
  • Describe NCYC in one word: Youths respond
  • Dear NCYC participants: Thank you for a weekend I will never forget
  • Photo Galleries:
    • Three Days at NCYC
    • Regional Mass, Procession and Opening Ceremony
    • Closing Mass
    • The Hats of NCYC
• Synod of Bishops questionnaire on the family and evangelization available for participation
• Criterion readers are invited to share their favorite Christmas memories for special December issue
• Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Advent resources are available on archdiocesan Web site
• Editorial: NCYC shows young people are eager to embrace their faith
• From the Editor Emeritus: The Infancy Narratives - Reflections for Advent
• Emmaus Walk: A gift from our God who knows every child’s need
• Faith and Family: A faith-filled Advent can broaden our hopes for Christmas
• Letters to the Editor
  • Morning Prayer is a great way to start your day in a centered fashion
  • Constitution’s Establishment Clause not meant to be controversial, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Registration is open for young adult pilgrimage to annual March for Life
  • Join French-speaking Catholics for Advent Day of Recollection on Dec. 7
  • Moving sale at The Gift Shop at Providence Center through Dec. 15
  • Advent lessons and carols to be presented at Saint Meinrad Archabbey on Dec. 9
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Longing for Emmanuel
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Advent