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May 7, 2021

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• ‘Mary was part of it all’: Widower recalls Blessed Mother’s continuing presence in his personal and married life
  • At 83, woman acknowledges that ‘Mary was just my life’
  • ‘Thanks to Mary’s assistance, Jesus answered our prayer’
  • The influence of the Blessed Mother leads a woman to follow a pro-life calling
• High school athletes savor their sports even more this spring
• Archdiocesan priest speaks at FedEx shooting memorial service
• More than 1,300 students to graduate during commencements of three Catholic colleges in central and southern Indiana in May
• Official Appointments
• Christ the Cornerstone: As mothers do, our call is to share God’s life-giving love
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Al igual que las madres, nuestra llamada es a compartir el amor vivificante de Dios
• Editorial: Pray Our Lady’s rosary for an end to pandemic
• Reflection: A suprising call, a mother’s gift
• Reflection: Like it or not, I’ll be praying
• Pastoral Ministry: When evangelizing, go out to where people are
• It's All Good: Little acts of love are at the heart of motherhood
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Decatur County Right to Life hosting Bob Rust Memorial Dinner on May 21
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were published this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Patricia Cummings served in Catholic schools, parish ministry
• My Journey to God: For Weary Moms
• The Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 14, 2021

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• Laudato Si’ Week 2021
  • Adventure, faith and nature are connected in archdiocese’s Outdoor Sacred Spaces
  • Pope’s call to care for creation plants seeds among archdiocesan parishes to grow their efforts
  • Connection of God, nature and humanity guides Creation Care Commission
  • Fun and easy tips help families care for creation
  • A selection of quotes from Laudato Si’
• Judge dismisses lawsuit against archdiocese by former Cathedral teacher
• In uncertain year, graduation offers touches of normalcy for Class of 2021
• Readers share stories of Blessed Mother’s role in their lives
  • Mary has been ‘at the center’ of couple’s 30-year relationship
  • Having ‘both a spiritual and an earthly mother’ is ‘very important’
• Catechesis for Discipleship Award honors witnesses to Christ
• Christ the Cornerstone: Christ, ascended to the Father, remains close to us
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Cristo permanece cerca de nosotros, incluso después de ascender al cielo con su Padre
• Editorial: Mary and Joseph, models for Christian living
• Be Our Guest: We must strengthen our interior lives to overcome challenges to our faith
• Archived Editorial: Our name
• Joyful Witness: Enrich your life, listen to what a young person can teach you
• Our Works of Charity: A family’s 90-day journey to hope with the help of a Catholic Charities’ shelter
• Guest Column: Be present in the moment, sit and listen to God’s invitation for you each day
• Twenty Something: Hello World!: advice for grads from a curious Catholic
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were published this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Brother Angelo Vitale served as a tailor and shoemaker for 56 years
• My Journey to God: Waiting
• The Sunday Readings: The Ascension of the Lord

May 21, 2021

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• Welcome, new Catholics
  • New Catholic: ‘The faith really spoke to me’
  • ‘I have that relationship with Christ I always wanted’
  • ‘It’s wonderful to be Catholic—I feel so at peace’
• St. Mark student’s letter leads Indianapolis mayor to proclaim ‘Be a Friend Day’
• New parish leadership model is based in Second Vatican Council, canon law
• Readers share stories of Blessed Mother’s role in their lives
  • Member of St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish knows that Mary is the ‘way to Jesus’
  • After years of avoiding Mary, Greenwood man realizes ‘she still loves you’
  • Bloomington man relishes ‘real and personal relationship with Mary’
  • Indianapolis woman connects with Mary through Schubert’s ‘Ave Maria’
• Race for Vocations held in person after one-year hiatus due to pandemic
• Saint Mary-of-the-Woods buildings to open for first time since March 2020
• Parishes change Mass times due to holiday weekend, Indy 500 race
• Christ the Cornerstone: The Holy Spirit gathers us in, sends us out on mission
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: El Espíritu Santo nos reúne y nos envía a la misión
• The Face of Mercy: Keeping the flame of God’s presence alive through prayer
  • El rostro de la misericordia: Mantener viva la llama de la presencia de Dios mediante la oración
• Editorial
  • Fourth-grader offers heartfelt example of discipleship
  • Scouts called to be witnesses, to carry out missionary message
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: At home or at work, Mary is always near to us
• That All May Be One: Tragedy offers ‘teachable moment’ about Sikh community
• Sight Unseen: The wide space between two words
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reader: Who or what is our god these days?
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Brother Angelo Vitale served as a tailor and shoemaker for 56 years
• My Journey to God: The Holy Spirit from Dawn to Dusk
• The Sunday Readings: Pentecost Sunday

May 28, 2021

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• Church leaders say lifting of dispensation is a time to see anew how Mass is a gift
  • Lifting of the Dispensation from the Obligation of Mass Effective 11 June 2021
  • Levantamiento de la dispensa de la obligación de la misa A partir del 11 de junio de 2021
• Creativity, small groups guide ministry leaders through pandemic and beyond
• Parish Festivals
• Action needed to stop tax-funded abortions, USCCB creates tool to help
  • How to contact elected officials regarding the Hyde Amendment
• Readers share stories of Blessed Mother’s role in their lives
  • Former DRE sees Mary’s ‘yes’ is example for all to live by
  • Books help generations of women in Napoleon family raise their children
  • Mary ‘loves us as she loves her own son’
  • Woman reminisces about her late mother—and Mary’s gift
• Christ the Cornerstone: Making disciples in the name of the Most Holy Trinity
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Hacer discípulos en nombre de la Santísima Trinidad
• Editorial: Bishops restore Sunday obligation, encourage all who can to participate fully
• Corrections Corner: Ordinary people can help the incarcerated find hope
• Love's Litmus: Love’s Litmus -- Measuring up to 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
• Faith and Family: Grace is the only ‘secret sauce’ to a happy marriage
• Investing with Faith: Planned giving seminars empower donors to make a lasting impact
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Register by June 7 for ‘Embracing our COVID Experiences’ virtual series
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
  • Register by June 7 for ‘Embracing our COVID Experiences’ virtual series
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: A Tribute to Our Blessed Mother
• The Sunday Readings: The Most Holy Trinity