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December 2, 2022

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The love story of Christmas is celebrated and displayed in a Nativity scene project
Father Donald Buchanan served as a parish priest, teacher and Navy chaplain
Parishes to host Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
‘School of Evangelization’ to start in Greenwood in January
Benedictine sisters in Beech Grove celebrate monastic jubilees
Archdiocesan delegates drawn ‘out of boat, closer to Jesus’ at NCYC 2022
Archbishop celebrates milestone anniversaries at Tell City Deanery Mass
Christ the Cornerstone: A voice of hope calls us to prepare for the Lord’s coming
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Una voz de esperanza nos llama a preparar la venida del Señor
Editorial: Make this Advent season a spiritually fruitful time
Guest Column: Find silence for God each day, listen to his message
Reflection: Will we accept and embrace this gift of love?
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Philippine Simbang Gabi Mass novena will take place in nine Indianapolis area churches on Dec. 15-23
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Regina Ann Lynch served in Catholic schools for 46 years
My Journey to God: Christmas Haikus
The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Advent

December 9, 2022

December 16, 2022

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A Christmas Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
- Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
Indiana March for Life vigil, Mass and march and rally plans set for Jan. 22-23
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad announce Christmas liturgies
St. Roch Parish celebrates 100 years of ‘sacraments and service’
Ordained at age 59, Father Harold Rightor served in parishes for 10 years
Sixteen members of the Oldenburg Franciscans celebrate jubilees
Mary Kay Wolford, longtime archdiocesan supporter and leader, dies at 88
Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 for Christmas holiday
Official Appointment
Christ the Cornerstone: Joseph accepts God’s invitation to be guardian of our Savior
- Cristo, la piedra angular: José acepta la invitación de Dios para ser guardián de nuestro Salvador
The Face of Mercy: Difficult times: the spring of hope or the winter of despair?
- El rostro de la misericordia: Tiempos difíciles: ¿la primavera de la esperanza o el invierno de la desesperación?
Editorial: This Christmas, new year, be bearers of Jesus to a world that needs him
Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Strive for a childlike faith on your earthly pilgrimage
That All May Be One: Week making Christian unity a sign of universality for believers
Guest column: Follow the gift of the Messiah Star, open your heart to our King
Faith and Family: Grow in love for Christ to eagerly await both his comings
Be Our Guest: I hope you hear the bells this Christmas season
Be Our Guest: In retirement, Father Buchanan shared his gift of priesthood in the confessional
Christmas Reflection: Questions of Christmas—and the answers we hold in our hearts
Ken’s 12-Pack: Things most Catholics wish they knew better: The 12-Pack is almost empty!
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Providence Sisters offering ‘In the Footsteps of St. Theodore Guérin’ pilgrimage to France on July 12-22
- Catholic Business Exchange offers discount to Indiana Historical Society’s ‘Festival of Trees’
Letters to the Editor
- As we near the end of Advent and approach Christmas, let us be a people of hope
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Love Itself
The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent

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