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February 3, 2023

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‘Hidden jewel’ St. Rita Church receives recognition for historical, cultural impact
- St. Rita Church has possibly world’s ‘most complete collection’ of Peter Recker works
Legislation would expand mental health services for those in crisis
Relics of men who loved the Eucharist to be featured at men’s conference
Saint Meinrad monk professes solemn vows in Jan. 25 liturgy
Teacher’s challenge leads students to connect popular songs to their faith
Christ the Cornerstone: The healing power of Christ our light is revealed in the saints
- Cristo, la piedra angular: En los santos se revela el poder curativo de Cristo, nuestra luz
Editorial: Religious women and men are witnesses to courage, perseverance and deep faith
Guest Column: Be on watch for little lessons from God in your everyday life
Be Our Guest: Feb. 11 program, Mass remember unborn children tragically lost to abortion
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
Letters to the Editor
- Let’s do our part in helping God’s big picture come to fruition in our world
- Reader appreciates column focusing on Nicaragua; wants more coverage on persecutions in the universal Church
Obituaries
- General listing
The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 10, 2023

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‘Amazing Grace’: From heartbreak and rage, woman answers God’s challenge with a remarkable promise
New translation of sacrament of penance starts on Ash Wednesday
Annual Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference is set for March 11 in Indy
Retreat centers throughout central and southern Indiana offer Lenten retreat and reflection opportunities
Proposed legislation would offer relief to Indiana residents suffering from poverty, hunger
Safe Haven Baby Boxes give moms a safe way to choose life for newborns
‘Don’t ever lose sight of God’s love,’ archbishop tells students at Catholic Schools Week Mass
40 Days for Life campaign ‘to be there for women’ is set for Feb. 22-April 2
Christ the Cornerstone: Mary’s intercession bring healing, hope to all her children
- Cristo, la piedra angular: La intercesión de María es fuente de sanación y esperanza para todos sus hijos
The Face of Mercy: Embrace your part to create a more just, peaceful world
- El rostro de la misericordia: Asumamos el papel que nos corresponde en la creación de un mundo más justo y pacífico
Editorials
- In today’s chaotic world, we are called to imitate the love of God
- Continue to pray for ‘an immediate end’ to the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine
Joyful Witness: Living by Jesus’ example, showing empathy connects us
Our Works of Charity: As an image bearer of Christ, make acts of kindness
Twenty Something: The greatest of these is love
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Retreat centers throughout central and southern Indiana offer Lenten retreat and reflection opportunities
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Maureen Abbott served as an educator, community historian
My Journey to God: Imagine the Unborn
The Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 17, 2023

February 24, 2023

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