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May 3, 2019

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• A mother’s gift of sharing faith, laughter and love shines through in readers’ stories
• ICC hails ‘successful legislative session’ in 2019
• Faith traditions come together for ‘Solidarity Vigil and Interfaith Prayer’ in response to Sri Lanka bombings
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates new Bloomington location
• From the Archives: Sacraments celebrated in Salem
• Christ the Cornerstone: 10 reasons Christians should be joyful this Easter season
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Diez razones por las cuales los cristianos deben estar alegres durante la temporada de la pascua
• Editorial: It’s a time to rejoice
• It's All Good: Gift of reconciliation reminds us of God’s unconditional love
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Jewish community offers condolences after church bombings in Sri Lanka
  • Reader: Marxism-socialism-communism led to hatred of Christians in Mexico
• Events Calendar
  • Marriage ministry to host event on May 11 at Our Lady of the Greenwood, register by May 5
  • Sisters of Providence to host Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12
  • Divorce and Beyond sessions scheduled for May 13-June 24 at Catholic Center
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Jo Stewart ministered in education and health care
  • Franciscan Sister Mary Stella Gampfer served as an educator for 56 years
  • Franciscan Sister Ruth Ann Wirtz served as a music educator for 67 years
• My Journey to God: Our Lady, Our Queen
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Easter

May 10, 2019

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• ‘Be the Light’: IndyCar driver lauds Catholic Charities’ legacy of creating hope for those in need
  • Spirit of Service winners live out their faith by helping others
• Readers’ stories reflect angels, life lessons, and mothers’ examples of unwavering love
• Military, first responders to be remembered at Memorial Day Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
• Msgr. Lawrence Moran served in Terre Haute Deanery for 40 years
• St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities in New Albany celebrates 40 years of ‘giving hope, changing lives’
• From the Archives: School library at St. Luke in Indianapolis
• Christ the Cornerstone: Good Shepherd leads his pastors and all of us to eternal life
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: El Buen Pastor guía a sus pastores y a todos nosotros a la vida eterna
• Editorial: State, national action and film helping to build a culture of life
• Joyful Witness: Our faith calls us to ‘stand in the gap’ for one another
• Our Works of Charity: Make time to be a Good Samaritan, innkeeper to those in need
• Twenty Something: All the news that’s fit to print
• Be Our Guest: Blessings Bag moves heart, helps teenager choose life
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reader: Pope Benedict’s essay on abuse crisis is a must read
  • Criterion’s misleading headline is a disservice to its readers
• Events Calendar
  • St. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville to hold Marian prayer program on May 19
  • Archbishop Thompson to celebrate Mass for the newly initiated on May 19
  • Providence Sisters accepting Providence Associate applications through May 31
  • Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality to host children’s art and nature camps in June
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Leahy served in education and development work
• My Journey to God: Special Graces
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Easter

May 17, 2019

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• The joy of trusting in God: Deacon Gillmore’s journey to priesthood takes flight while at Air Force Academy
• People honor the life of a homeless man who lived by SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral for 20-plus years
• Parishes change Mass times due to holiday weekend, Indy 500 race
• Memorial Day Mass to honor Medal of Honor priests, those who have served
• Graduations set for Catholic high schools in the archdiocese
• A Promise to Keep marks 25 years of young Church leading the way
• Soon-to-be 100, Sister Eugenia celebrates a life in which ‘God is my true love’
• Archbishop Thompson issues decree regarding former church buildings
  • Decree concerning the former Holy Cross Church in Indianapolis
  • Decree concerning the former St. Pius V Church in Sunman
• Christ the Cornerstone: Remember the good news that God is with us always
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Recuerde la buena nueva de que Dios siempre está con nosotros
• Editorial: May is the month of Mary
• That All May Be One: Snubs well worth the price of building unity among God’s people
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: A vacation of a different kind
• Be Our Guest: A lay response to Archbishop Thompson’s reflection on the ‘Good Shepherd’
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Parish Social Ministry to host gathering in New Albany Deanery on June 8
  • Military, first responders to be remembered at Memorial Day Mass at cathedral
  • Parish Social Ministry to host gathering in New Albany Deanery on June 8
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: A Mother’s Love to Behold
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 24, 2019

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• Seeing others as Christ: Priestly formation takes transitional deacon from ‘kid’ to ‘man that’s rooted in the Gospel’
• New Catholic Charities Terre Haute foodbank helps ‘close the meal gap’ for people in need
• Wanted: Your nominations for Excellence in Catechesis award
• Parish Festival Listings
• Christ the Cornerstone: Mary, blessed among women, witnesses to the risen Christ
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: María, bendita entre las mujeres, da testimonio de Cristo resucitado
• The Face of Mercy: Pope Francis tells young people: ‘Christ is alive’!
  • El rostro de la misericordia: El papa Francisco le dice a los jóvenes: ‘¡Vive Cristo!’
• Editorial: Joy brings healing and hope to those who suffer
• Corrections Corner: Strengthen family life, society through criminal justice reform
• Emmaus Walk: Grandma’s random prayer illuminates the wonder of God’s creation
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • National Catholic Singles Conference to host retreat in Illinois on July 26-28
  • St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Agency to host benefit golf outing on June 23
  • Sisters of Providence offering teen volunteer ministry in June
  • Seminar on Christian consoling to take place in New Albany on June 4
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Sandra Schweitzer ministered in art education, liturgical design
• My Journey to God: “Lord, You Know Everything . . .”
• The Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 31, 2019

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• Trusting the spirit within: Music teacher discovers her true voice in soaring cathedrals and God’s whispers
• Parish’s miscarriage ministry aims to help people through grief and promote sanctity of life
• Wanted: Your nominations for Excellence in Catechesis award
• Photos: Faith at the 500
• Official Appointments
• Christ the Cornerstone: The Lord ascends into heaven but remains close to us
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: El Señor asciende al cielo pero permanece cerca de nosotros
• Editorial: Got stress? The Bible just might be your remedy
• Faith and Family: Mary’s prayers for families help them through life’s ups and downs
• Reflection: Indy 500 runner-up shows that falling short of glory can fuel ultimate success
• Be Our Guest: Reader: Immigration problem is not as important or morally urgent as abortion
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Sisters of Providence to host guided walking tour on June 16
  • Theology on Tap summer series begins in Indianapolis on June 12
  • Pre-Cana marriage prep to be offered in Spanish in Columbus on June 22
    • Preparación matrimonial Pre-Caná será ofrecida en español en Columbus el 22 de junio
  • Mass in French celebrated monthly on second Sunday at St. Thomas Aquinas
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Michaela Galvin served as an educator for 55 years
• My Journey to God: I Call
• The Sunday Readings: The Ascension of the Lord