Archives - August 2016

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August 5, 2016

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• A life-changing journey of faith: Pilgrims experience ‘spirit of peace and joy’ during World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland
• High school seniors advise incoming freshmen on how to make the most of their experience
  • Message to freshmen: High school is a time to get involved, strive to improve
  • Parents: Make time for prayer, Sunday Mass a priority for your family
  • Tips to parents will help children make the most of the school year
• Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak solemnly blessed in liturgy celebrated on July 26
• Seymour parish welcomes former members of Brownstown faith community
• Benedictine monks celebrate jubilees at Saint Meinrad
• Celebrations, ministries highlight St. Lawrence Parish’s upcoming 175th anniversary
  • Facts about St. Lawrence Parish
• Reminder of Holy Year of Mercy plenary indulgence
• Vicar general to lead pilgrimage to the Holy Land
• What was in the news on August 5, 1966? Church opposition to prayer in public school, and clergy helping quell race violence
• Rejoice in the Lord: Love heals old wounds, prevents new ones
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El amor cura viejas heridas y previene las nuevas
• Editorial: What do I own, and what owns me?
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - ‘The unknown pope,’ Benedict XV
• It's All Good: A prayer to God to embrace change, new beginnings in life
• Reflection: Slain French priest can inspire us all to be witnesses to the Gospel
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were published this week
• Events Calendar
  • Aug. 22 is deadline to get T-shirt with registration for Sept. 10 run/walk
  • Aug. 23 is deadline to register for National Council of Catholic Women gathering in Indy
  • Project Rachel Retreat for grief over abortion to be held on Aug. 26-27 in the greater Bloomington area
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Where He Will . . .
• The Sunday Readings: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 12, 2016

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• Magical moment at baseball game strikes to the heart of a beautiful relationship
• Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Notre Dame provides ‘reality of being connected’
• Saint Meinrad monks celebrate jubilees of monastic profession
• What was in the news on August 12, 1966? Race violence affects a nun, parish holds a ‘Beatle Burning’ protest rally, and the council that never was
• Grant applications for funds from three endowments are due by Oct. 31
• Rejoice in the Lord: Pope Francis asks: ‘Where are our children?’
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El papa Francisco nos pregunta: ‘¿Dónde están los hijos?’
• Editorial: Refugee team offers testimony to the true spirit of Olympics
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Vatican City State established
• Cornucopia: Remembering the wry northern sense of humor
• Twenty Something: Olympic inspiration - waiting for that unifying moment
• Letters to the Editor
  • Senator’s thinking, actions do not jibe with his Catholic faith, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Vocation discernment panel discussion set for Aug. 25 at Holy Rosary Parish
  • Sisters of the Living Word to host three hands-on discernment experiences this fall
  • Sisters of St. Benedict offer Taizé service for peace and mercy on Aug. 18
  • All catechists invited to day of formation on Sept. 10 at St. Agnes in Nashville
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Ebony and Pearl
• The Sunday Readings: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 19, 2016

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• Seminarians perform works of mercy during annual convocation
• Three Richmond parishes officially become St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
• What was in the news on August 19, 1966? More changes implemented from the Council, and ‘sweeping changes’ predicted for nuns

• Evangelization Supplement

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  • ‘Bringing souls to God’: Street evangelists’ efforts to lead strangers closer to Christ create amazing encounters
  • Column: Who Are Your U’s, A’s and P’s?
  • Retreat House shows God’s mercy by hosting funeral for homeless woman
  • List of resources to help with evangelization starts with encountering Christ first
    • List of resources related to evangelization
  • Door-to-door evangelization efforts involve ‘just letting people know they’re welcome’
  • Parish-connected teams embrace street evangelization
  • Parishes study pastoral letter to help evangelize through charitable outreach
• Rejoice in the Lord: Sex education must be education for love
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La educación sexual debe ser una educación para el amor
• Editorial: Teaching our Catholic faith
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Pius XI ‘in the Kingdom of Christ’
• That All May Be One: Festival of Faiths to highlight religions’ history in state
• Be Our Guest: The need for civility during the political season
• Letters to the Editor
  • It may be hard at times, but being part of a community and ‘testing yourself in the arena of others’ are central to faith
  • As leaders, politicians must stand up for the values they personally believe in, instead of ‘doing nothing’
• Events Calendar
  • Former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson to speak in Westfield
  • Women’s Awaken group to start on Sept. 14 north of Indianapolis
  • Women’s Care Center bingo fundraiser to feature Lou Holtz and Archbishop Tobin
  • Traveling Fatima statue to visit St. John Paul II Parish in Sellersburg
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Mary Hautman ministered as an educator in Catholic schools for 30 years
• My Journey to God: Our Holy Mother’s Gentle Touch
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 26, 2016

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• ‘Like a dream come true’: Dedication, commitment and faithfulness lead to new 900-seat church in Greensburg
• Mass in honor of Mother Teresa’s canonization set for Sept. 5 in Indy
  • How has Mother Teresa touched your life?
• 50-year jubilarians celebrate marriage, share stories, offer advice
• Book explores reasons behind actions against religious groups
• Holy Rosary Parish to host concert of world-renowned choir on Sept. 9
• Benedictine Sister Heather Jean Foltz professes solemn vows
• Rejoice in the Lord: Pope Francis wants all included in Church life
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El papa Francisco desea que todos estén incluidos en la vida de la Iglesia
• Editorial: Borders should not be barriers
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Pope Pius XII in World War II
• Emmaus Walk: Greatest goal of parenting? To get children to heaven
• Faith and Family: God can bring about dramatic turnarounds in your life
• Letters to the Editor
  • Parishioners should be proud of new Greensburg church and school
• Events Calendar
  • Creation Care Ministry offers two upcoming events on Sept. 1 and Sept. 24
  • Archdiocesan schola to perform concert to honor Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8
  • All are invited to parish retreat by Father Ronald Knott in Sellersburg on Sept. 10
  • Catholic Radio Indy fundraiser dinner is set for Sept. 13
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Loyola Bender served as motherhouse sacristan for 27 years
• My Journey to God: Marriage Reflection
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time