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March 3, 2023

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• E6 conference participants exhorted to become ‘men of the Eucharist’
  • Pro-life activist acquitted in federal court finds spiritual meaning in arrest, trial
• Father Daniel Mahan named director of USCCB’s Institute on the Catechism
• Environmental advocates encouraged by changing climate at Statehouse
• The love of a woman and the love of God reveal the heart of the new leader of pastoral ministries
  • Family life offers a continuing lesson in accompaniment for new leader
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• USCCB offers March 10-18 novena for those on the path to adoption
• Catholics may eat meat on Friday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, but abstain on another day
• Christ the Cornerstone: Follow St. Katharine Drexel and shine with the light of Christ
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Sigamos a santa Catalina Drexel y brillemos con la luz de Cristo
• Editorial: Use Lent to become people of truth, reconciliation and love
• Guest Column: Chance encounter leads to question on how we can pray
• Guest Column: When you speak, try to keep a healthy, holy perspective
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Final St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Holy Cross School set for March 12
  • Mass, sculpture unveiling at Holy Trinity Heritage Park in New Albany will take place on March 17
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reader: Masses remind us of God’s love and divine purpose for each of us
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Brother Howard Studivant served in Indianapolis parishes and schools
• My Journey to God: Little Child Within
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Lent

March 10, 2023

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• Benedictine sisters will continue witness of prayer amid upcoming changes
• Potentially ‘historic’ session could see major expansion to school choice
• A mother’s prayer request for her baby helped to shape the archdiocese’s new coordinator of corrections ministry
• Scouts honored during annual ceremony at cathedral
• St. Elizabeth|Coleman: new location, same great pregnancy and adoption services
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Christ the Cornerstone: May we encounter Jesus in those who are different from us
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Encontremos a Jesús en aquellos que son distintos de nosotros
• The Face of Mercy: Reflect on Lenten penance and the synodal journey
  • El rostro de la misericordia: Reflexiones sobre la penitencia cuaresmal y el camino sinodal
• Editorial: After 10 years, what do we know about Pope Francis?
• Joyful Witness: Bottle’s contents lead to thoughts of the legacy we leave
• Our Works of Charity: During Lent, remember we all have equal value to God
• Twenty Something: Good enough, here and now: love the house you’re in
• Reflection: Favorite quotes and the humor, wisdom and faith they share
• Be Our Guest: Scripture teaches us an ‘encounter’ with God should change our lives
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • College students sought to teach Totus Tuus summer youth program
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Opening Life’s Doors
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent

March 17, 2023

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• Families open their hearts and homes to unaccompanied children crossing the border
  • For agency president and foster parents, children crossing the border comes down to ‘a simple question’
• Ministry leaders reminded of the power of the Eucharist at Bloomington gathering
• Mental health crisis response bill remains a key priority for ICC
  • ICC podcast is added to weekly Catholic Radio Indy programming
• Father Wilfred “Sonny” Day and Frances Brown to be honored at gala
• Mass Excursions: St. Thomas More members ‘know, love and serve God and neighbors’
• The bond between parents and high school athletes shows in the journey of a state champion
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Christ the Cornerstone: There is still time for joy in a season of sacrifice
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Aun en época de sacrificios hay tiempo para la alegría
• Editorial: Saint’s wisdom can lead to conversion during the Lenten season and beyond
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Let’s welcome those who struggle to belong at our parishes
• That All May Be One: Good Friday prayers are filled with God’s hope for salvation
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Applications to become a Providence Associate accepted through June 30
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Rosemary Borntrager served in Catholic education for 40 years
  • Franciscan Sister Mary Jean Sora taught music, served as a liturgical musician
  • Franciscan Sister Carmela Whitton served in Catholic schools and parishes
• My Journey to God: Adoration Chapel, a Place
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 24, 2023

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• Teacher finds right chemistry with God and students in times of darkness and light
• Bill allowing Indiana pharmacists to prescribe birth control raises concerns
• Project Joseph helps men on ‘journey of healing’ from abortion
• Archdiocesan Catholic helps launch worldwide Laudato Si’ implementation guide
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Conventual Franciscans open renovated art studio for events
• Seeking stories about the bonds between high school students and their parents
• Do you have a favorite Bible verse or a favorite quote that guides your life?
• Christ the Cornerstone: Mary’s ‘yes’ changes the course of history—and our lives
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: El ‘sí’ de María cambia el curso de la historia y de nuestras vidas
• Editorial: Why do Catholic schools succeed?
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Indy St. Vincent de Paul 5K walk/run will take place virtually on April 15-29, in person on April 29
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reader: Editorial on Pope Francis reminds us we must help, love and forgive others
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 31, 2023

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• Bedford pregnancy care center strives for women in need to ‘know that there’s hope’
  • Three pregnancy care centers report on effects since Roe v. Wade was overturned
• Love for the Eucharist seen in New Albany Deanery evening of reflection
• Anti-poverty, pro-family legislation moving through Indiana’s Statehouse
• Together in Holiness conference on April 22 seeks to ‘build domestic Church’
• Lenten penance services are scheduled in Bloomington, Terre Haute deaneries
• Seeking stories about the bonds between high school students and their parents
• Do you have a favorite Bible verse or a favorite quote that guides your life?
• Christ the Cornerstone: The only way to heaven is the way of the cross
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: El único camino al cielo es el de la cruz
• Editorial: As Holy Week approaches, let us resolve to bring Christ’s light to our world
• Hispanic Ministry: Eucharistic Revival is a chance to rekindle our hearts about Jesus
  • Ministerio Hispano: El Reavivamiento Eucarístico es una oportunidad para reavivar nuestros corazones acerca de Jesús
• Faith and Family: Family life embodies the liturgies of Holy Week
• Investing with Faith: Support your favorite charity with a Charitable Remainder Trust
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • ‘Hats Off to Spring’ event will honor Little Sisters’ 150 years in Indy, register by April 20
  • Reserve seats now for Easter Brunch at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on April 9
  • Disabilities Awareness Mass set for April 16 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• The Sunday Readings: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord