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December 1, 2017

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• A gift of the heart and hands: Handy seventh-grader leaves his mark on the lives of students and teachers
• Collection assisting retired religious offers a way to say thanks
• Archdiocesan parishes to host Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
• Basketball legend praises volunteers who serve seniors
• New book says people should be Catholics because the Church is true, good and beautiful
• Osgood parish celebrates 150 years as a family of faith
• From the Archives: Flag Raising at St. Mary in North Vernon
• Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories
• Christ the Cornerstone: Waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Esperamos la revelación de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo
• Editorial: Mass is not a show, but a beautiful, transformative encounter with Jesus
• From the Editor Emeritus: Ralph McInerny: Philosopher, mystery author and more
• It's All Good: Parenthood calls us to love our children—no matter what
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Recent column about change, including God’s role, catches reader’s attention
• Events Calendar
  • Vox Sacra (Sacred Voice) to hold Advent and Christmas concert on Dec. 16
  • Bake Sale benefitting sisters to be held at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Dec. 9
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Anita Bechert served in Catholic schools, administration
  • Franciscan Sister Patricia Connor served in education, as librarian at Marian University
• My Journey to God: Ode to Trees
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Advent

December 8, 2017

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• Sharing the faith: High school seniors encouraged to live ‘on God’s terms’ and transform the world
• Book’s images, art meant to inspire the human heart
• Workshop gives foreign clergy sure footing as they begin ministry in U.S.
• Cancer deters comedian’s NCYC gig, but not her faith or humor
• Priest’s vocation has ‘transcended’ health challenges over 50 years
• From the Archives: May Altar at St. Catherine of Siena Parish
• Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories
• Christ the Cornerstone: Mary invites us to come home to her son Jesus
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: María nos invita a regresar a su hijo Jesús
• Editorial: Pope, bishops teach about justice for migrants
• From the Editor Emeritus: Father Walter Ciszek survived Soviet slave-labor camps
• Twenty Something: The art of giving, the challenge of Advent
• Our Works of Charity: What is your ‘joy quotient’ this Christmas season?
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reader offers thanks for story on organization that honors veterans for their service
• Events Calendar
  • ‘Longest Night’ prayer service and Mass scheduled for those grieving during the holidays
  • Sisters of Providence announce Christmas prayer and service times
  • St. John’s hosting Christkindl Village Christmas Festival on Dec. 15-17
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Open Our Hearts
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Advent

December 15, 2017

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• The joy of a simple gift: Christmas stores bring holiday hope, love to hundreds of families in need
• Memories of loved ones and the virtue of hope are focus of inaugural ‘An Evening of Lights’
• Donors can still make contribution to Indiana Tax Credit Scholarship program
• SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad announce Christmas liturgies
• 800 years later, Franciscans still make a difference in the Holy Land
• From the Archives: St. Pius X Girls’ Track Team
• Christ the Cornerstone: Rejoice always! And pray without ceasing
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: ¡Alégrense siempre! Y oren sin cesar
• The Face of Mercy: Finding Jesus this Christmas while attending to others
  • El rostro de la misericordia: Encontrar a Jesús en la Navidad y cuidar a los demás
• Editorial: Waiting in joyful hope, Advent brings out the best in us
• From the Editor Emeritus: William Rosecrans almost became our first Catholic president
• That All May Be One: Annual worship service offers chance for faiths to be one in prayer
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: ‘An Advent Dialogue with the Sick’
• Investing with Faith: Endowment distributions fulfill response to social teaching
• Reflection: Catholic Energies can help parishes live ‘Laudato Si’
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No amount of gun legislation will change current culture of death, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • St. Philip Neri Parish to host Christian-Muslim prayer service on Dec. 17
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Stephanie Zimmer served in Catholic schools for 28 years
• My Journey to God: Juan Diego, Cuauhtlatohuac, “The Eagle Who Speaks”
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent

December 22, 2017

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• A Christmas message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Father Robert Mazzola ministered in parishes, served in tribunal
• Father Mark Gottemoeller served in parish ministry for 40 years
• Archdiocese to lead pilgrimage to Ireland for 2018 World Meeting of Families
• Appointment of Archbishop Thompson tops local news stories
• Readers share their favorite Christmas memories
  • Unexpected challenge leads daughter to follow mother’s example of unconditional love
  • Daughter’s birth in December was young mother’s best Christmas gift
  • Rabbits, possums and Sears helped family celebrate Christmas during the Depression
  • God’s message of love is at the heart of annual celebration of Christmas
  • Search for tree a reminder that beautiful signs of nature are blessings from God
  • ‘Silent, Holy Night’ brings back memories of mom’s association with Mary
  • Like birth of our Savior, grandmother’s cookie recipe lives on through generations
  • Fireplace, stockings become Christmas tradition throughout family’s journey
  • Family’s Springerles cookies became gifts to others during annual season of giving
  • Father’s act of kindness leads to annual ‘Merry Christmas’ for would-be thief
  • ‘Is this a sign, Lord?’ After year of loss, Christmas bells plant seeds of faith
• Archbishop, local Church share in love for Our Lady of Guadalupe
• The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 for Christmas holiday
• Christ the Cornerstone: Rejoice! God is with us. Come, let us adore him!
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: ¡Alégrense! Dios está con nosotros. Vengan, ¡vamos a adorarlo!
• Editorial: The Church in southwestern Indiana welcomes its new bishop
• From the Editor Emeritus: A visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
• Emmaus Walk: Ever wonder what wrapping presents has to do with God’s gifts to us?
• Faith and Family: Simplicity at Christmas can help families focus more on Christ
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No amount of gun legislation will change current culture of death, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • St. Luke the Evangelist Church to present radio and television host Dr. Ray Guarendi
  • Training workshop offered for lay ministers leading funeral vigil services
  • Christmas crèches on display at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library through Jan. 7
  • Catholics Returning Home to be offered at St. Malachy Church starting in January
  • St. John Paul II Parish to host Mass, mini-retreat and dinner on Jan. 13
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Kathryn Koressel served in Catholic schools for 39 years
  • Providence Sister Agnes Mary Raetz served at her community’s motherhouse
• My Journey to God: Open Our Hearts
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent