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August 2, 2019

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• Clergy, religious in central and southern Indiana feel called to minister on death row in Terre Haute
  • Sisters of Providence respond to federal death penalty decision
• Evangelization, catechesis event to feature ways ‘God draws us in’
• Benedictine Sister Rachel Best oversaw expansion of St. Paul Hermitage
• Criterion staff honored for excellence in journalism
• From the Archives: Rural Life Day in Bradford
• All Saints Parish to host vocations retreat on Aug. 17 in Dearborn County
• Official Appointments
• Christ the Cornerstone: Remaining faithful in spite of the suffering of Christ’s Church
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Permanecer fieles a pesar del sufrimiento de la Iglesia de Cristo
• Editorial: Say ‘yes’ to life, ‘no’ to the death penalty
• It's All Good: Social media is unnecessary to be fully present to others
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reader: Good religion always seeks the edification of both the person and society
• Events Calendar
  • Golden wedding jubilee Mass set for Aug. 25 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
  • Icons and drawings on display at Archabbey Library Gallery through Aug. 30
  • ‘Music on the Mount’ concerts planned on Aug. 31 and Sept. 28
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister Eugenia Reibel served in Catholic schools for 35 years
• My Journey to God: FORGIVEN
• The Sunday Readings: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 9, 2019

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• A wish comes true: Teenager finds her life’s dream and meets Pope Francis during challenging journey
• Award winner helps others find their strengths
• In 50 years as a priest, Father John Fink has shared Christ’s peace with others
• Biannual grants awarded to parishes, schools and archdiocesan agencies
• From the Archives: Recess at St. Francis de Sales
• Christ the Cornerstone: Why should we stay? God’s truth and love are the reasons
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: ¿Por qué deberíamos permanecer? La verdad y el amor de Dios son la razón
• Editorial: Time to address ‘epidemic’ of mass shootings
• Joyful Witness: What would Jesus find under your roof? Leaks or love?
• Our Works of Charity: Growing up in poverty is a threat to childhood development
• Twenty Something: Searching for silver linings: grace after the storm
• Reflection: Living Laudato Si’ through a sustainability pilot program
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Pro-life advocate Abby Johnson to speak at Pregnancy Care Center of Southeast Indiana fundraiser on Sept. 12
  • Writer, director present for screening of film on first U.S.-born black priest on Aug. 10 at the Catholic Center
  • Fun run/walk to benefit Providence Food Pantry in Terre Haute on Sept. 7
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Justin Louise Stiker ministered in Catholic education for 48 years
  • Franciscan Sister Virginia Ann Streit ministered in Catholic education for 40 years
• My Journey to God: Staying Faithful
• The Sunday Readings: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 16, 2019

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• Forming ‘saints and scholars’: Parish’s new $3 million education center continues 160-year focus of teaching the faith
• New sessions added to archdiocesan event on evangelization and catechesis
• Seminarians build fraternity during annual convocation
• From the Archives: Cornerstone laid in Yorkville
• Christ the Cornerstone: The Church is the Mystical Body of Christ
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: La Iglesia es el Cuerpo Místico de Cristo
• Editorial: When we disagree with the Church
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Spiritual direction and the traditions of listening
• That All May Be One: ‘Festival of Faiths’ allows us to embrace diversity in our midst
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Epidemic of shootings must remind us we ‘are our brother’s keeper’
  • There are parallels between mass shootings, tragedy of abortion, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Sisters of Providence in Terre Haute to host golf scramble on Sept. 27
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Mary Ann Miles served as an organist, in music education for decades
  • Providence Sister Barbara Ann Zeller began ministries for the elderly in New Albany Deanery
  • Helen Staublin, 89, mother of Father Daniel Staublin, died on Aug. 5
  • Rita Fritsch, 95, mother of Father Michael Fritsch, died on Aug. 6
• My Journey to God: A Gift on the Feast of the Assumption
• The Sunday Readings: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 23, 2019

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• ‘Their faith sustained them’: Chin bishop sees ‘big difference’ in Burmese refugees at St. Barnabas
  • Explaining history, dispelling myths of refugees from Myanmar
• Love of faith and community has guided parish for 150 years
• Traditionally black Catholic parish in Indianapolis celebrates 100 years
• Father Hesburgh biography ‘even-handed’ approach to a consequential life
• Nominations sought for Respect Life and Pro-Life Youth awards through Sept. 12
• Christ the Cornerstone: The Holy Spirit renews the Church throughout history
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: El Espíritu Santo renueva la Iglesia a lo largo de toda la historia
• The Face of Mercy: Our faith calls us to preach joy in tough situations
  • El rostro de la misericordia: Nuestra fe nos llama a predicar alegría en situaciones difíciles
• Editorial: Teaching the Eucharistic mystery
• Corrections Corner: Seeking the lost who are our brothers and sisters in Christ
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Meijer program to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Indianapolis through Sept. 28
  • National Catholic Youth Conference seeks 1,000-plus volunteers on Nov. 21-23
  • Conference on ministering to those affected by suicide set for Sept. 10
  • Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel to celebrate 30th anniversary on Sept. 19
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Francis Ann Lewis served in Catholic education for 28 years
• My Journey to God: Hidden Mysteries
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 30, 2019

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• Ringing in a special moment: Mom’s surprise for her son’s 16th birthday reverberates with joy for everyone involved
• Saint Meinrad monk professes solemn vows on Aug. 15
• Benedictine novice professes temporary vows at Saint Meinrad
• From the Archives: Religious Education Class in Edinburgh
• Christ the Cornerstone: The Season of Creation is call to prayer and action
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: La Temporada de la Creación es un llamado a la oración y a la acción
• Editorial: We must fight hypocrisy to build community
• Emmaus Walk: You never know what God is going to do with your actions
• Faith and Family: Dignity of work can be experienced in the family home
• Reflection: Andrew Luck’s calm discernment is at the center of an emotional hurricane
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • All Saints Parish in Dearborn County to host one-day marriage retreat on Sept. 14
  • Sisters of Providence to host monthly Memory Café events starting on Sept. 19
  • Catholic Business Network to host Mass and gathering in Indianapolis on Sept. 12
  • St. Padre Pio relics coming to Lafayette diocese for public veneration on Sept. 16
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Camille Neubauer served in Catholic education, music ministry
• My Journey to God: Daily Prayer
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time