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December 5, 2025

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As a woman prepared for her death, she received a miracle of faith, hope and love
The hope of the Camino: To walk closer to God and others
Parishes to host annual Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
Sisters of Providence celebrate jubilees of 75 and 70 years of religious life
Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
ASL interpreters help deaf participants feel more connected at NCYC
Christ the Cornerstone: Blessed Mother and John the Baptist prepare us for Christ’s coming
- Cristo, la piedra angular: La Virgen y san Juan Bautista nos preparan para la venida de Cristo
Editorial: Let us prepare our hearts this Advent for the birth of Jesus
Twenty Something: Whispering pines and an opportunity to listen for the Holy Spirit
Guest Column: Practice of tithing reminds us God cannot be outdone in generosity
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Filipino Simbang Gabi Mass novena to take place in two churches on Dec. 15-23
Letters to the Editor
- Reader: Bishop Perry’s column offers a timely reminder regarding voting rights and Catholic social teaching
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Margaret Norris served in Catholic education for 49 years
The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Advent

December 12, 2025

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Lights in the darkness: movies that promote truth, beauty and goodness
‘Beautiful acts of humanity’ and love mark Camino journeys
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad announce Christmas liturgies
Dec. 28 liturgy at cathedral to close Jubilee year; local Church members travelled to Rome as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’
Indianapolis Catholic schools receive $22.5 million Lilly Endowment grant
Holy Spirit parishioners ‘experience’ three pilgrimages during jubilee year
Sisters of Providence celebrate jubilees of 60, 50 and 25 years of religious life
Benedictine sisters celebrate anniversaries of religious life
Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan deanery parishes leading to Christmas
Christ the Cornerstone: Let’s turn to the Blessed Mother, to her love for us
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Refugiémonos en la Virgen, en su amor por nosotros
Editorial: Stewards of hope
Faith in History: Although he lived 1,800 years ago, St. Irenaeus remains relevant today
Our Works of Charity: May this Christmas be a time for the lost ones to find their way home
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Reduced-rate young adult retreats offered in 2026 at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
- Conference on Alzheimer’s disease is planned for Jan. 10 in Carmel
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent

December 19, 2025

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