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February 7, 2025

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Scenes from a young filmmaker’s life—and the faith and love at the heart of it
- Young filmmaker says the Church needs to convey the beauty of faith to his peers
Church calls for ‘just and dignified treatment’ of migrants
Family Day for Vocations helps children learn about callings in the Church
‘A wonderful blessing’: Special Mass celebrates gift of Catholic education
Saint Meinrad monk professes solemn vows in Jan. 25 liturgy
Benedictine novice professes temporary vows at Saint Meinrad
Saint Meinrad Archabbey receives new novices into community
What do we owe each other?
Christ the Cornerstone: Say ‘yes’ to God, and your life will change forever
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Dígale un ‘sí’ a Dios y su vida cambiará para siempre
Editorial: Dialogue between Christians and Jews is more important than ever
Twenty Something: One Catholic’s call to action, to ‘give as much as I can while I can’
Guest Column: What messages could be hidden in dreams? They may reveal God’s plans
Be Our Guest: Do we have the courage of faith?
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- ‘Healing after divorce’ program to take place on Feb. 16 at Terre Haute parish
- Vocations essay contest submissions sought from students in grades 7-12
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
- Elizabeth Mahan, 103, the mother of Father Daniel Mahan, died on January 24
My Journey to God: The Good Shepherd
The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 14, 2025

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Archdiocese honors a couple who exudes joy, generosity and a hope rooted in faith
- ‘The Best Gift Ever’ is featured in three different ways of hope at the gala
Faith leaders, lawmakers call for putting an end to death penalty in Indiana
Providence Sister Connie Kramer led Terre Haute parish for 19 years
The Criterion’s Marriage supplement will be coming soon
Christ the Cornerstone: The Beatitudes are a ‘roadmap’ to happiness in ‘communion with God’
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Las bienaventuranzas son una ‘hoja de ruta’ hacia la felicidad en comunión con Dios
The Face of Mercy: ‘Intense interior life,’ ‘joyful humility’ help believers to wait patiently for God
- El rostro de la misericordia: Una ‘intensa vida interior’ y una ‘humildad gozosa’ ayudan a los creyentes a esperar a Dios con paciencia
Editorial: Welcoming strangers is not optional
Joyful Witness: How to bring Jesus to others? Follow the guide of a carpenter who shaped lives
Our Works of Charity: Removing the stigmas around mental health can lead to healing and hope
Reflection: The Super Bowl commercial that could have and should have been
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Talk to help parents protect children from a hypersexualized culture will be on Feb. 26
- Formation day for lay ecclesial ministers will be on Feb. 25 in Bloomington
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
The Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 21, 2025

February 28, 2025

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