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May 6, 2022

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Youth’s goal to ‘Make Heaven Crowded’ begins with her love of eucharistic adoration
New food pantry in Brazil is result of ‘sweat equity, hours and support’
Priests chosen to serve as ‘National Eucharistic Preachers’
In Easter season, effort continues to highlight true meaning of Christmas
Meet our future deacons
- Jerome L Bessler II
- Kevin Daily
Christ the Cornerstone: The Good Shepherd tends all sheep without exception
- Cristo, la piedra angular: El Buen Pastor atiende a todas las ovejas sin excepción
Editorial: The Immaculate Heart of Mary is God’s masterpiece
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- All are invited to Mass on May 22 celebrating Pan-African liberation
Letters to the Editor
- Reader offers thanks to newspaper, staff at Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish
My Journey to God: When
The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Easter

May 13, 2022

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Grandmom’s faith and his love for God’s people lead Deacon Perronie to priesthood
Plan is expanded for opening of eucharistic revival; new date is June 19
- Opening of the eucharistic revival in the archdiocese
Leading people to a deeper love of Christ inspires archdiocese’s ‘National Eucharistic Preachers’
Seniors will soon celebrate their Catholic high school graduations
Faithful invited to fast, pray on May 13 for upcoming Supreme Court decision
Guild members enjoy ‘being and seeing Christ’ at St. Augustine Home
Mass Excursions: After legal battle to exist, St. Luke the Evangelist thriving six decades later
Meet our future deacons
- Tim Elder
- Mark Henry
Christ the Cornerstone: Our Lady of Fatima asks us to pray for conversion, peace
- Cristo, la piedra angular: La Virgen de Fátima nos pide que recemos por la conversión y la paz
Editorial: Build the human family by spreading God’s love through your vocation
Joyful Witness: Retreat leads to finding peace in the miracle of healing
Our Works of Charity: Story offers hope for those coping with mental health issues
Guest Column: Like St. Paul, we are called to conversion in our lives of faith
Twenty Something: Digital detox: guard the mind, slow the pace
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Deadline to receive checks for St. Agnes Academy All-Class Reunion in June is May 25
- Saint Meinrad Archabbey to hold women’s Catholic Leadership Forum on June 17-19
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: What is a Mother?
The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 20, 2022

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‘St. Paul was everywhere’ in former atheist’s conversion to Christ
A desperate call leads retired teacher to return to challenge and bring joy to students
Parishes change Mass times due to holiday weekend, Indy 500 race
Meet our future deacons
- Elvin Hernandez
- Thomas Hosty
Official Appointments
Evangelization Supplement
Christ the Cornerstone: Loving Jesus requires both words and actions
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Amar a Jesús requiere tanto palabras como acciones
The Face of Mercy: Jesus brings peace through gentleness, not violence
- El rostro de la misericordia: Jesús trae la paz a través de la mansedumbre, no de la violencia
Editorial: Reasons to hope—and to continue prayers for creating a culture of life
Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Being intentional about the gift of true sabbath
That All May Be One: When can Catholics and other denominations pray together?
Pastoral Ministry: Solid pastoral formation serves as a bridge of hope for the Church
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- St. Pio of Pietrelcina relics will be on display at Assumption Cathedral in Louisville on June 3-4
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Joan Matthews served for 45 years in Catholic schools
- Providence Sister Marcelline Mattingly served for 47 years in Catholic schools
- Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulso served in parishes and Catholic schools
My Journey to God: the awe of Mary
The Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 27, 2022

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Personal trials prepare Deacon Michael Clawson for priestly ministry in archdiocese
Stories of love flow from people’s embrace of eucharistic adoration
Donate baby formula to crisis pregnancy centers and agencies
Eucharistic Revival to begin in the archdiocese on June 19
- El 19 de junio se iniciará en la Arquidiócesis un renacimiento eucarístico
For Msgr. Paul Koetter, priestly ministry ‘looked like friendship’
Catechesis for Discipleship Award honors witnesses to Christ
Parish Festivals
Meet our future deacons
- Jorge Arturo Sanchez Leanos
- James “Nick” Martin
Christ the Cornerstone: Ascension reminds us to be witnesses to Christ
- Cristo, la piedra angular: La Ascensión nos recuerda que debemos ser testigos de Cristo
Editorial
- Serving as Christ’s witnesses in a world of evil and uncertainty
- Newly ordained priests will be a blessing to Church in central and southern Indiana
Corrections Corner: It’s time to re-engage with society through volunteering
Love's Litmus: Like St. Teresa of Calcutta, love others and do good ‘anyway’
Faith and Family: Pass on lessons of faith and generosity from generation to generation
Ken’s 12-Pack: Things most Catholics wish they knew better about their faith: “Houston, we have a problem …”
Investing with Faith: Life income gifts can provide income, support Church’s mission
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- In-person and virtual informational meeting for helping at retreat for persons with special needs set for June 14
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: A Smile from Heaven
The Sunday Readings: The Ascension of the Lord

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