Archives - March 2019

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March 1, 2019

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• Attempt to bar vouchers defeated in state legislature
• CARE: Hope for the undocumented ‘who have lost hope’
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Lenten disciplines include fasting, almsgiving, prayer
  • Catechism Corner: What the Catechism says about Lent
• Cathedral’s wrestling team earns second straight state title
• Christ the Cornerstone: Ash Wednesday reminds us we need God’s love and mercy
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: El miércoles de ceniza nos recuerda que necesitamos el amor y la misericordia de Dios
• Editorial: Now more than ever, we must step up for the unborn
• It's All Good: Son’s actions help Mom realize what’s important in life
• Reflection: Despite brokenness in world, let us embrace our faith even more
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Parish evangelization teams highlight outreach to alienated Catholics
• Events Calendar
  • Medjugorje chaplain to speak in Indianapolis, Bedford on March 7, 8
  • Archbishop Thompson is featured speaker at Cardinal Ritter House on March 14
  • Holy Rosary Parish to host men’s retreat and conference on March 15-16
  • Apostolic nuncio to celebrate Mass at Little Sisters’ home in Indianapolis on March 19 for order’s 150 years in U.S.
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: A Holy Communion Meditation
• The Sunday Readings: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

March 8, 2019

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• Keeping alive a legacy of hope: Once homeless, woman helps to serve up Irish celebration that feeds people in need
• Campus and young adult ministry ‘wouldn’t exist’ without funds from United Catholic Appeal
  • Ministry helps college students and young adults grow in faith
  • Late archbishop’s vision leads to campus and young adult ministry
• Votes on payday loans ‘potentially devastating’ for most vulnerable
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• ‘A symphony of faith’: After retiring from orchestra, deacon makes beautiful music in parish ministry
  • Deacon offers list of classical music pieces that stir the soul
• Accident, faith journey open door for Oldenburg coffee shop
• From the Archives: Kickball team at Immaculate Heart celebates its championship season
• Catholics may eat meat on March 15, the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day, but have to abstain on another day
• Christ the Cornerstone: Turn to Jesus when devil’s temptations enter your life
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Acudamos a Jesús cuando las tentaciones del demonio se adentren en nuestras vidas
• Editorial: Lent is a time for healing, hope
• Joyful Witness: Tales of supermoons, more slivers and much-needed prayer
• Twenty Something: The ones who weave: how to repair the social fabric
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Sisters of Providence offer ‘Come and See’ weekend on April 12-14
  • St. Rita Parish in Indy to hold Lenten revival on March 10-12
  • Deadline for Right to Life student contests and scholarship range from April 1-15
  • Art exhibit at Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality on display through April 4
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Cecile Grojean served in Catholic education for 39 years
  • Conventual Franciscan Father Maurus Hauer served in New Mexico, Clarksville
• My Journey to God: Holding a Grudge
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent

March 15, 2019

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• ‘The hands and feet of Christ’: ‘Loving sources of hope’ help women entering abortion centers choose life
  • Sidewalk counselor training for Indianapolis North chapter set for May 4
• Conference speakers challenge listeners to share the faith, renew the Church during difficult times
• House passes budget that includes new school choice incentives
• How to Make a Good Confession
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Scholarships awarded from international mission work fund
• From the Archives: Church blessing in Crawford County
• Christ the Cornerstone: We believe that death is not the end of life, but a new beginning
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Creemos que la muerte no es el final de la vida sino un nuevo comienzo
• Editorial: Saying no to political parties
• Our Works of Charity: Grandparents raising grandchildren must be held in prayer
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Called to holiness: a saint who is just you
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Cross-shaped markers are honorable, intend no religious bias, reader says
  • Seminary rector’s reflection on clergy sex abuse crisis is much appreciated
• Events Calendar
  • Concert at St. Bartholomew Church on March 23 reflects on Christ’s Passion
  • Exhibit of mosaics and paintings at Saint Meinrad Archabbey runs through March 30
  • Catholic Charities offers caregiver support groups in Indianapolis, Brownsburg
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: He’s My Son, Too (A tribute to St. Joseph)
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Lent

March 22, 2019

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• ‘It was in God’s hands’: Teachers overcome fear and challenges on climb of Africa’s highest mountain
• Based on book, Unplanned film on abortion shares a faith-filled story of ‘hope, forgiveness and love’
• Father Glenn O’Connor went full speed to serve God, others
• Father Kevin Morris’ own experience made him ‘sensitive to people’s pain’
• Program pairs churches, child welfare workers to meet critical needs
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• From the Archives: Third-grade class at St. John School
• Christ the Cornerstone: Like the Samaritan woman, Jesus offers us the gift of living water
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Al igual que la samaritana, Jesús nos ofrece el obsequio del agua viva
• The Face of Mercy: Church must ‘spare no effort’ to combat evil of sexual abuse
  • El rostro de la misericordia: La Iglesia no debe ‘escatimar esfuerzos’ para combatir el mal del abuso sexual
• Editorial: Mercy, compassion and understanding must be central to our faith journey
• Emmaus Walk: No matter what the situation, God gives what we need
• That All May Be One: Dialogue with others leads to peace, say interreligious leaders
• Be Our Guest: Sidewalk counselors serve as evangelists outside abortion clinics
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Author falls short in tomato example in value of fasting and self-denial
• Events Calendar
  • Regnum Christi to host women’s Lenten retreat in Greenfield on April 6
  • Deadline is April 1 for college internships in New Albany Deanery
  • St. Bartholomew Choir selected for 2020 Beethoven Festival in Europe, all invited
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Father Jerome Robinson served in Indianapolis parishes
• My Journey to God: Haiku for Lent
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent

March 29, 2019

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• Little Sisters of the Poor host apostolic nuncio to celebrate 150 years of order’s U.S. ministry
• Award winner uses heart and hands to help others
  • IndyCar driver Ed Carpenter to speak at Spirit of Service Awards Dinner
• Deacon Frank Roberts was ‘all about service to other people’
• School safety bills include plans, funding for state’s private schools
• Co-writers, co-producers and co-directors say God planned pro-life film ‘for such a time as now’
• Archbishop’s visit to Ritter House brings history to life
• Archbishop to speak at St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities gala
• From the Archives: St. Anthony softball champions
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Official Appointment
• Christ the Cornerstone: Story of prodigal son reminds us God always forgives
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: La parábola del hijo pródigo nos recuerda que Dios siempre perdona
• Editorial: Love God and your neighbor
• Faith and Family: Family members can encourage each other in their Lenten journey
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were published this week
• Events Calendar
  • Marian Prayer Service planned at St. Luke the Evangelist on April 7
  • Pregnancy Care Center of SE Indiana to host annual Walk for Life on April 27
  • Viewing and panel discussion on The Third Way documentary planned at St. John the Evangelist on April 9
  • Easter Egg run/walk on April 20 will benefit Society of St. Vincent de Paul
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Father Jerome Robinson served in Indianapolis parishes
• My Journey to God: Hope in Spring
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Lent