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November 1, 2019

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• Nov. 9-10 is the annual United Catholic Appeal intention weekend in archdiocesan parishes
• Support for appeal helps Church, faithful ‘Go and Make Disciples’
• ‘Transformation,’ valuable life lessons highlight students’ curriculum on Camino pilgrimage in Spain
• Young Church, heed our Holy Father’s call: ‘Make a ruckus!’
• From the Archives: Church centennial in Fulda

• Vocations Awareness Supplement

  • Vocations Awareness Supplement highlights priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life in the local Church
  • Column: Promoting priestly and religious vocations is the work of all the faithful
  • ‘Get on the bus’: Father Michael Keucher gets behind the wheel on parishioners’ journey of faith
  • ‘California girl’ embraces call to religious life at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
  • Separated by two minutes at birth, sisters continue their strong bond as religious sisters
  • New deacon candidates come from varied backgrounds
  • Turning points keep marking seminarian’s journey of faith
  • Serra Club members show promoting vocations is the work of all Catholics
  • ‘Adopt-a-sis’ program instills values of Franciscan sisters in high school students
  • Chatard graduate finds ‘life in balance’ as a professed Dominican
  • Saint Meinrad Archabbey: A Path to God’s Kingdom
  • Diverse priests, deacons and religious add vibrancy to the archdiocese
  • Pray for those in priestly or religious formation each day of the week
  • Seminarians and Religious in Formation
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• Christ the Cornerstone: Saints are ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Los santos son personas ordinarias que llevan vidas extraordinarias
• Editorial: All Saints and All Souls
• It's All Good: Embrace your smallness, fulfill your purpose in life
• Reflection: Late-game heroics show that victory is still possible after many sinful defeats
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Church window is allegory of Catholics in today’s culture, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • St. Louis de Montfort Parish to host free Thanksgiving Day dinner on Nov. 28
  • Archdiocese’s first Gold Mass for scientists to be held on Nov. 15
  • St. Elizabeth | Coleman to celebrate Adoption Awareness Month on Nov. 2
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Parish to host ‘What Race is and What it is Not’ on Nov. 13
  • Internationally known speaker Chris Stefanik to speak in Bloomington on Nov. 13
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Remembering Msgr. Moran
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 8, 2019

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• ‘God bless you for your sacrifice’: Touching letters of mutual thanks connect the young and old as Veterans Day nears
• Prison ministry, death penalty discussion at the heart of Sister Helen Prejean’s Nov. 16 talk in Bloomington
• Father Godecker celebrates 50 years of ‘being Christ for others’
• Plaque honoring Latin School veterans dedicated at Lumen Christi
• Young Church, heed our Holy Father’s call: ‘Make a ruckus!’
• NCYC is about accompanying one another as we encounter Jesus Christ
• Christ the Cornerstone: Pastoral letter reminds us sin of racism must be eliminated
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Carta pastoral nos recuerda que es necesario erradicar el pecado del racismo
• Editorial: The four last things: death, judgment, heaven and hell
• Joyful Witness: Help others through grief by being there and remembering
• Our Works of Charity: Problems of hunger and homelessness remind us to invest in others
• Twenty Something: Grandma remembers: the secret of 90
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Evil of abortion can be countered in different ways to offer pro-life advocacy, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Volunteers who love giving life a hand needed to help with Birthline
  • Free violin and piano concert planned at Saint Meinrad Archabbey on Nov. 17
  • Unplanned actress Ashley Bratcher is keynote at Indiana Right to Life

    Christmas Gala on Dec. 3

  • Film on St. Faustina and Divine Mercy image to show in theaters again on Dec. 2
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Thank you for Being Here
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 15, 2019

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• ‘We help each other’: Group’s support leads to hope and healing in the soul-searching journey of annulment
  • Answers to common questions and concerns about the process for a declaration of marriage nullity
  • Woman finds hope, healing after seeking ‘declaration of marriage nullity’
  • Advice and insights for pursuing a declaration of marriage nullity
• At prayer vigil, Archbishop Thompson recognizes dignity of those on death row to be executed
• Archbishop highlights unity amid cultural diversity at St. Martin de Porres Mass
• Young Church, heed our Holy Father’s call: ‘Make a ruckus!’
• Fortville parish celebrates 150 years as a welcoming faith community
• Christ the Cornerstone: Despite challenges, ask Jesus to inspire you with his words, example
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: A pesar de los desafíos, pídale a Jesús que lo inspire con sus palabras y su ejemplo
• Editorial: Editorial was a refreshing piece of reinforcement about truths of our faith
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Sacred liturgy federation leaders mark 50 years of faith
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Evil of abortion can be countered in different ways to offer pro-life advocacy, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Women’s ‘Blessed Brunch’ set for Nov. 30 at St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg
  • Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza to speak at St. Luke on Nov. 20
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Adrian Marie Conrad served in Catholic education for 33 years
• My Journey to God: The Real Presence
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 22, 2019

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• Church’s new paintings connect beauty of art to joy of faith, attracting people to Christ
• Father Jack Porter served in parishes and as archdiocesan archivist
• Blessed Mother plays key role in life of speakers at conference
• Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Henryville parish marks 150 years of passing faith ‘one generation to another’
• Catholic Community Foundation funds help St. Francis Xavier and other parishes
• From the Archives: Marian shrine in Navilleton
• Christ the Cornerstone: Christ is king and the image of the invisible God
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Cristo es el rey y la imagen invisible de Dios
• The Face of Mercy: Gratitude and hard work are pillars of the spiritual life
  • El rostro de la misericordia: El agradecimiento y el trabajo arduo son los pilares de la vida espiritual
• Editorial: Priestly celibacy in the Church
• Corrections Corner: Mom’s persistence, archbishop’s homily bring inmate home
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Sisters of Providence lament withdrawal of U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement
• Events Calendar
  • Archdiocesan special needs ministry coordinator elected to NCPD board
  • Thanksgiving Day Run for Hope to benefit Becky’s Place in Bedford on Nov. 28
  • Rushville parish to host Rush County Chorale Christmas concert on Dec. 7 and 8
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Clarence Schaftlein, Sr., 95, was the father of Father Steven Schaftlein
• My Journey to God: Why Jesus Came
• The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 29, 2019

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• National Catholic Youth Conference Coverage

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  • NCYC teens offer promise for the present, future of the Church
  • ‘I bless you with all my heart,’ pope tells youth in message to NCYC
  • Youths share how theme of ‘Blessed, Broken, Given’ reflects their lives and their relationships with God
  • Teens say youth conference impacted their lives in profound ways
  • Soulful symphony of young Catholic joy soars at NCYC
  • Apostolic nuncio exhorts young people at NCYC to know that Christ is alive
  • Shouts of ‘Viva Cristo Rey!’ mark NCYC closing Mass
  • Powerful moments during conference lead teens to closer bond with Christ
  • Photo spread: Blessed, Broken, Given
  • Hundreds of priests share God’s mercy at NCYC
  • Vocations at NCYC: Joyful priests, religious encourage youths to discern
  • Deep Dive sessions equip youths ‘to be vibrant witnesses’
  • ‘Cooking priest’ shares special recipe for teenagers to get to heaven
  • Monk creates images to help youths encounter Christ
  • Saint Meinrad’s youth liturgy program shares ancient traditions at NCYC
  • Special needs services send message, ‘all are welcome’
  • Archdiocesan youths put their best foot forward at NCYC with saintly socks
  • Does NCYC have a lasting impact? Yes—I saw it
  • Teenagers embrace volunteer opportunities during NCYC
  • Photo Gallery
  • Download the entire special issue (PDF format)
• ‘Be the Light’: Catholic Charities celebrates 100 years of hope with a promise to continue to help others
• Pope Francis names Detroit priest as new bishop of Gary Diocese
• Anti-death penalty convocation, march, prayer vigil set for Dec. 8 in Terre Haute
• Donors can still make contributions to Indiana Tax Credit Scholarship program
• What was the best Christmas gift you ever received—or gave? Share it with our readers
• Official Appointment
• Christ the Cornerstone: Let Advent be a time of hope and forgiveness
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Que el Adviento sea una época de esperanza y perdón
• Editorial: NCYC participants confirm ‘Christ is alive’ in young people
• That All May Be One: Dialogue provides a great service in the name of unity
• Faith and Family: Find joy and hope in life’s trials through Jesus during Advent
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Letters to the Editor
  • Veterans Day story brings back memories and treasure of receiving, writing letters
• Events Calendar
  • Sisters of Providence to host annual Christmas Fun at the Woods on Dec. 7
  • Longest Night service to be held at Saint Meinrad on Dec. 14
  • St. Joan of Arc Parish to highlight church restoration during open house on Dec. 11
  • St. John the Evangelist Christkindl Village Christmas Festival set for Dec. 12-15
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: A Thanksgiving Day Prayer
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Advent