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September 8, 2023

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• After COVID-19 pandemic, burial service for miscarried babies resumes in New Albany
• Franciscan Sister Shirley Gerth retires after 32 years of parish leadership
• Red Mass for legal professionals set for Oct. 2 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
• How has God made his presence known in your life? Share it with our readers
• National Eucharistic Congress will be ‘real presence of Christ,’ organizers say
• Criterion staff receives honors for excellence in journalism
• A dad’s wish leads a daughter to kickstart a tournament that brings joy, helps others
• Parents’ search leads to a way of hope to honor their son
• Benedictine novice professes vows at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
• Saint Meinrad Archabbey welcomes two new novices

• Catechesis Supplement

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  • Evangelizing catechesis: Inviting people to a disciple relationship with Jesus in the Church
  • From water fights to rosary lessons, children and teens grow in faith through cooperation of parishes
  • Catechetical leader points people to Christ and the Church through storytelling
  • Bilingual catechist workshop builds up bonds of faith in New Albany Deanery
  • ‘Lots of joy’ at annual SPREAD retreat for those with special needs
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• Christ the Cornerstone: Let’s celebrate Mary’s birthday and the great gift of her ‘yes’
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Celebremos el cumpleaños de María y el gran regalo de su ‘sí’
• Editorial: Mary, the “wished-for child” is our guiding star
• Twenty Something: How to travel lightly: embracing the great de-clutter
• Be Our Guest: Season of Creation calls us to transform ourselves through prayer and action
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men’s Conference set for Oct. 12-15 in Louisville
  • Two six-week Project Hope groups will begin in September
• Letters to the Editor
  • Photo of seminarians offers ‘dignified, … refreshing’ view, reader says
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: On the Day You Were Born
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 15, 2023

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• Little Sisters mark 150 years ‘in service to poor, sick and elderly’ in central Indiana
• A time for hope: Marian, Notre Dame combine efforts in first college graduation at Women’s Prison
• 40 Days for Life fall campaign on Sept. 27-Nov. 5 in Bloomington, Indy
• Annual Respect Life Sunday Mass and Life Chain events are set for Oct. 1
• Conference shares truth of ‘total, permanent, exclusive love’
  • Conferencia sobre la verdad del ‘amor total, permanente y exclusivo’
• Christ the Cornerstone: Mary shares in our sorrow, offers her compassion
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: María comparte nuestro dolor y nos ofrece su compasión
• Editorial: 40 Days for Life allows us to bring healing to a broken world
• Joyful Witness: Mourning a musician dedicated to sharing happiness
• Our Works of Charity: Prioritizing mental health and overcoming its stigmas
• Guest Column: Renew your faith, follow ‘the way’ in building the kingdom of God
• Reflection: Beatified Polish family can inspire holiness in today’s Catholic families
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas in Indy on Sept. 26 will mark Season of Creation
  • Relic of St. Jude coming to Indy and nearby dioceses in October
• Letters to the Editor
  • Age, wisdom help us understand we are called to care for others
  • Reader: Kudos to Criterion staff for their excellence in journalism
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister Marie Oliger served in Catholic schools for 41 years
• My Journey to God: Mater dolorosa
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 22, 2023

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• A time of defending the Blessed Mother leads to a renewed faith and a marriage
• A ‘servant to the servants’: Transition in leadership marks growth in ministry of deacons in archdiocese
• Columnist Cynthia Dewes remembered for her ‘wonderful life,’ longtime commitment to service, The Criterion newspaper
• Couples share wisdom, faith following Wedding Anniversary Mass
• National Eucharistic Revival offers small-group downloadable study ‘Jesus and the Eucharist’
• How has God made his presence known in your life? Share it with our readers
• Official Appointments
• Christ the Cornerstone: God’s generosity exceeds our expectations
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: La generosidad de Dios supera nuestras expectativas
• The Face of Mercy: Let us journey together with Christ to bring others to him
  • El rostro de la misericordia: Caminemos juntos con Cristo para llevar a otros hacia él
• Editorial: Preparing for the October Synod
• Corrections Corner: Volunteers provide light in prison’s darkness
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Story of Bartimaeus reminds us to open the eyes of our hearts
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • St. Teresa of Calcutta film to be shown in some theaters for one night only on Oct. 5
  • Marian Day of Prayer offered at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center on Oct. 7
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister Marie Oliger served in Catholic schools for 41 years
• My Journey to God: Divine Direction
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 29, 2023

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• David’s House in Richmond will help the marginalized ‘find hope, find joy’
• Adding to a 40-year tradition, two archdiocesan schools receive Blue Ribbon honor
• Studies, licensed professionals say COVID, social media, smartphones are new factors in teen mental health
  • Mental health resources are available in central and southern Indiana
• St. Bartholomew Parish will host talk on Laudato Si’ Action Platform on Oct. 3
• Sensory-friendly Mass is ‘perfect way’ to reach needs of stimuli-sensitive Catholics
• New Albany Deanery St. John Bosco winners honored for youth ministry
• Christ the Cornerstone: God’s messengers bring good news, healing and protection
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Los mensajeros de Dios traen buenas noticias, curación y protección
• Editorial: A prayer for marriages and families in an America that increasingly devalues both
• That All May Be One: A primer on our Jewish brethren and their High Holy Days of faith
• Faith and Family: Hymn expresses deep devotion in joys and trials in marriage and family life
• Reflection: A reminder about the essence of life in one of the last places we ever want to be
• Investing with Faith: Perpetual endowments give us the chance to build our ‘cathedrals’
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Eucharistic Miracles exhibit will be offered at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish on Oct. 7-8
  • Indiana Catholic Conference launches new Catholic social doctrine video series
  • Retreat for separated and divorced Catholics will be held in Indianapolis on Oct. 6-8
• Letters to the Editor
  • Editorial helps reader better comprehend upcoming synod and what it’s about
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Linda Kaliker served in education, social services in Indiana
  • Providence Sister Celeste Tsai served as library director for 34 years in Taiwan
• My Journey to God: When This Day is Done
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time