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March 3, 2017

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• ‘It’s about mercy and redemption’: Deeper commitment to prison ministry hopes to change lives of all involved
  • Task force recommendations aim to improve prison ministry outreach
• Pro-life bills supported by ICC advance in General Assembly
• ‘Literally running for their lives:’ director speaks on refugees and resettlement efforts
• St. Michael Parish hosts session on pre-planning a funeral Mass on March 18
• Indianapolis parish to host annual Lenten speaker series
• Priests’ pilgrimage of faith connects local Church to France
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Catholics may eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day
• The Face of Mercy: Memory is a grace that makes hope possible
  • La gracia de la memoria hace posible la esperanza
• Editorial: Serve Christ present in those in need
• From the Editor Emeritus: Meetings with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem in 1982
• It's All Good: Remember, you are in the hands of the master gardener
• Investing with Faith: A final gift can help build your legacy of faith
• Reflection: What should I ‘give up’ for Lent?
• Be Our Guest: My journey into Lent
• Letters to the Editor
  • As Christians, we are called to be activists for the witness of truth
• Events Calendar
  • Right to Life of Indianapolis sponsors youth contests, deadlines April 1 and 15
  • Providence Sisters host ‘Come and See’ weekend on March 31-April 2
  • Couples may announce engagement or marriage in The Criterion
  • Panel discussion on Indiana bishops’ letter on poverty is set for March 8
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Mary Catherine Eschenbach was a missionary, educator in Indiana
  • Josephine Gottemoeller, mother of Father Mark Gottemoeller, died on Feb. 14
• My Journey to God: Unrepeatable
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent

March 10, 2017

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• United in the Eucharist: Perpetual adoration chapel gives life to parish once marked by ‘heavy hearts’
  • Priests reflect on positive influence of perpetual adoration chapels
  • Perpetual adoration chapels in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
• Scifres tapped to replace retiring Tinder, lead CYO
• Death penalty ban for serious mental illness fails to advance
• ‘Listen, learn, think, pray and act’ to overcome racial divide, bishop says
• Teen improves parish ministry to earn Girl Scout Gold Award
• The Face of Mercy: Keep hope alive, keep your gaze fixed on Jesus
  • Mantengan viva la fe, la mirada fija en Jesús
• Editorial: Recipe for a joyful Lent
• From the Editor Emeritus: Meetings with President Mubarak and other Egyptian leaders
• Cornucopia: Apparently, history today is not the history we remember
• Twenty Something: Tending to each other and our common home
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reader says newspaper must print both sides in immigration debate
• Events Calendar
  • St. Thomas More 5K event to benefit Churches in Mission; deadline is March 25
  • Larger-than-life-size Divine Mercy cross stitch on display in Chicago
  • Exhibit of plein-air art on display at Archabbey Library Gallery
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Mary Catherine Eschenbach was a missionary, educator in Indiana
  • Josephine Gottemoeller, mother of Father Mark Gottemoeller, died on Feb. 14
• My Journey to God: Little Feet
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Lent

March 17, 2017

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• Pray for just, compassionate resolution concerning immigration policies
• Grass-roots leaders’ ‘call to action’ includes focus on immigration and race relations
• Bill to protect religious liberty in schools advances in Senate
• Thirst for answers: Ball State students headed to the Vatican as part of global water-awareness campaign
• The Face of Mercy: Lens of faith shows Jesus as our Good News
  • El cristal de la fe nos muestra que Jesús es la Buena Nueva
• Editorial: Hatred has no place in America
• From the Editor Emeritus: Learning needs of the Catholic press in Eastern Europe
• That All May Be One: Observance of Lent a part of many denominations
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Allowing ourselves to be evangelized
• Investing with Faith: Gift annuities can be gift that keeps giving back
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Providence Sisters offer monthly Taizé service praying for peace
  • Saint Meinrad art exhibit on lay ministry coincides with March 24 day of reflection
  • Retreat centers around archdiocese offer Holy Week retreat opportunities
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Nails
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent

March 24, 2017

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• A lasting gift: Love for students, joy for teaching and faith in God define St. Theodora winner
  • Finalists for teaching honor come from throughout the archdiocese
• Interactive exhibit brings to life special story of chapel built by Italian prisoners of war
  • ‘Play along’ to get the most out of the Chapel on the Meadow exhibit
• Pre-K bill to expand pilot program advances in Senate
• Men’s conference gives early Lenten boost in faith to participants
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Two wrestlers ‘go to the mat’ to offer a lesson in friendship
• The Face of Mercy: Religious women, men are witnesses to hope
  • Los hombres y mujeres religiosos son testigos de esperanza
• Editorial: Our Lenten journey and reconciliation
• From the Editor Emeritus: Checking up on the work of Food for the Poor in Jamaica
• Cornucopia: The cross and divine mercy during Lent
• Emmaus Walk: Pray not to stray toward the devil, his words of prey
• Letters to the Editor
  • As Christians, we are called to be activists for the witness of truth
  • Criterion has jumped on bandwagon as adversary of president, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Divorce and Beyond offered on Tuesdays from April 18-May 23 in Indianapolis
  • On April 6-9, Agape Performing Arts to perform Les Miserables School Edition
  • Regnum Christi will offer one-day silent retreat for women on April 8
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Soft Landings
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 31, 2017

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• ‘He sees it as a prayer’: Parishioner’s powerful Passion portrayals bring to life the depth of Christ’s love
• Archdiocese’s chrism Mass to be celebrated on April 11
• Tamika Catchings will speak at Spirit of Service Awards dinner
  • Teen’s touching welcome leads to friendship, honor
  • ‘God moments’ bless couple who help the homeless
  • Volunteer’s ‘joyful work’ uplifts people in need
  • Award-winning Indianapolis law firm demonstrates spirit of caring
• Meet our future deacons
  • David Bartolowits
  • Joseph Beauchamp
• Physician-assisted suicide bills fail to advance in General Assembly
• Former starving orphan shares story of help, hope through Rice Bowl
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• The Face of Mercy: Lent invites us to open our hearts, see God’s gifts
  • La cuaresma nos invita a abrir el corazón y a observar los obsequios de Dios
• Editorial: Welcoming strangers in a time of fear and anger
• From the Editor Emeritus: Checking up on the work of Food for the Poor in Haiti
• Faith and Family: Experience the joy of Christ by living fully in the present
• Be Our Guest: Undocumented immigrants and our broken immigration system
• Letters to the Editor
  • Let’s focus on Jesus’ teachings, not vilify those who are different, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Sisters of Providence offer annual Easter brunch on April 16
  • Marian University Sacred Choir to hold Tenebrae service on April 9
  • The Original Image of the Divine Mercy film to be shown on April 19 in Indy
  • Glenn Tebbe to speak on legislative process at Immaculate Heart of Mary on April 11
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Rose Marita Riordan served in Catholic education for 49 years
• My Journey to God: I’ll Be There
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent