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March 1, 2024

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• From the everyday to the extraordinary, visual arts teacher sees into the hearts of students
  • Four other teachers were finalists for archdiocese’s highest honor for education
• Social justice drives advocacy efforts for undocumented residents
  • Bill supported by Hispanic community fails to get hearing, but civic engagement still matters
  • Proyecto de ley apoyado por la comunidad hispana no consigue audiencia pero la participación cívica sigue siendo importante
• More than speakers are a part of the National Eucharistic Congress on July 17-21
• Father Mark Weaver ‘died like he lived,’ setting ‘his sights on Jesus’
• Inspiring biopic Cabrini has few flaws in depicting life of saint
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• ‘Encounter’ Christ on March 3-5 at Nativity Parish in Indianapolis
• USCCB offers March 10-18 novena for those on the adoption journey
• Would you like to nominate someone for the 2025 Legacy Award? Do so by March 31
• Christ the Cornerstone: The love of God and the path to happy, holy lives
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: El amor de Dios y el camino hacia una vida feliz y santa
• Editorial: A prayer for peace—and for the children and other innocent victims who suffer during wars
• Guest Column: Our mission includes planting seeds in others’ lives that bear fruit
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg will hold Bible marathon starting on March 10
  • Retreat focusing on bold women of Scripture to be held in Beech Grove on April 6
  • Disabilities ministry in need of ASL Interpreters for Catholic Masses and events
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Lucy Driscoll ministered for 40 years in Catholic schools
• My Journey to God: Sacred Fire
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent

March 8, 2024

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• The story of a coach, a team, brothers, a family—and the love that grew in 8 days
• Contraceptive legislation raises moral issues, health concerns
• Awards, EWTN radio host mark Catholic Radio Indy’s 20th anniversary banquet
• Contribute your time and talent as a volunteer during the National Eucharistic Congress
• Men’s conference attendees find joy sharing faith with others
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• RTLI seeks youth applicants for essay, speech, art contests and senior scholarship
• Would you like to nominate someone for the 2025 Legacy Award? Do so by March 31
• Christ the Cornerstone: Radiate God’s love, bringing hope and healing to all
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Irradiar el amor de Dios, llevando esperanza y sanación a todos
• Editorial: Lent is a time to practice self-sacrificing love
• Joyful Witness: Spiritual slump leads to realization of contentment
• Our Works of Charity: A call to uphold the value and dignity of life in all its stages
• Twenty Something: The painting beneath the painting: faith that endures
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Get advice on starting or boosting parish evangelization at March 14 gathering in Terre Haute
  • Archdiocesan exorcist to offer free talk in New Albany on March 12
• Letters to the Editor
  • Article beautifully captured essence of Father Mark Weaver, subscriber says
  • Praise for the winner of the Saint Theodora Excellence in Education Award winner
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Laurette Bellamy taught music in Indiana schools for 54 years, volunteered throughout the state
• My Journey to God: Nail It to the Cross
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 15, 2024

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• Life-changing advice leads young woman to share her faith and joy with IU students
• Sidewalk advocates ‘still essential’ despite state ban on most abortions
• Senate resolution condemns physician-assisted suicide
• Pre-National Eucharistic Congress service event allows Hoosiers to help those in need encounter Christ
• Marian University launches new Franciscan Leadership Institute
• New maternity home called Missy’s Hope opens in Jennings County
• St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities in New Albany annual gala set for April 18, online auction bidding begins on April 2
• Roncalli sophomore lives his dream of becoming a state champion
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Would you like to nominate someone for the 2025 Legacy Award? Do so by March 31
• Christ the Cornerstone: Draw closer to Christ, who offers life forever with him
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Acerquémonos a Cristo que nos ofrece la vida eterna con él
• The Face of Mercy: Let’s be seekers and risk-takers on our pilgrimage of faith
  • El rostro de la misericordia: Seamos buscadores y arriesgados en nuestra peregrinación de fe
• Editorial: Do you have time to pray, to stand up for children, for life?
• Journey of the Heart: Is your heart ready for the joy that God and life offer?
• Evangelization Outreach: The veneration of the cross teaches us important lessons in life
• Be Our Guest: Workout, love between husband and wife offer a reminder God looks into our hearts
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Simple Soup and Bread fundraiser benefitting Crisis Office set for Holy Thursday, March 28
  • Archbishop Thompson to lead Way of the Cross with Knights of Columbus on March 29
• Letters to the Editor
  • Writer’s stories, team’s effort ‘touch my heart each and every week,’ reader says
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Grace Marie Meehan served in education and health care
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 22, 2024

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• Straight from the heart, Stephanie Davis gave herself completely to people in need
• Arise retreat geared to help women ‘walk with Jesus’ in Lent and beyond
• End of legislative session includes nod to National Eucharistic Congress
  • ICC welcomes opportunities to speak with groups throughout the state
• A part-retreat, part-conference experience awaits teens at NEC
• Mass Excursions: St. Ambrose Parish in Seymour does ‘welcoming right’
• Retreat launches local Life-Giving Wounds chapter for adults whose parents divorced or separated
• SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church announce their Easter liturgies
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Would you like to nominate someone for the 2025 Legacy Award? Do so by March 31
• Official Appointment
• Christ the Cornerstone: Holy Week: Embracing the love that leads to true joy
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Semana Santa: El momento para acoger el amor que conduce a la verdadera alegría
• Editorial: Observing a synodal Lent
• Corrections Ministries: New programs will help counties address mental health challenges
• That All May Be One: Paschal season offers hope to our Muslim, Jewish brothers and sisters
• Reflection: A hope for the total solar eclipse: May the wonder of that event continue in our lives
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Retreat centers in archdiocese offering special events related to April 8 total eclipse
  • Day of reflection for people challenged with ‘letting go’ set for April 15 in Indianapolis
• Letters to the Editor
  • Readers: Reporter does a ‘great job’ covering southeastern part of archdiocese
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Michael Zen Khan Thang, father of Father John Mang, died on March 12 in Myanmar
• My Journey to God: The Agony in the Garden
• The Sunday Readings: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

March 29, 2024

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• An Easter Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Mensaje de Pascua del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
• Need for volunteers who speak various languages to welcome and help others during National Eucharistic Congress
  • Necesidad de voluntarios que hablen diversos idiomas para dar la bienvenida y ayudar a otros durante el Congreso Eucarístico Nacional
• Archbishop Thompson to speak on April 4 in YouTube Live series on the Mass
• Roncalli student’s joy of serving others leads to rare national honor
• Divine Mercy Sunday services will be celebrated on April 6-7
• Priests have worldwide reach in serving as national eucharistic preachers
• St. Malachy ‘Bible Marathon’ connects Christ’s presence in ‘the word and the Word’
• Would you like to nominate someone for the 2025 Legacy Award? Do so by March 31
• Christ the Cornerstone: On the Cross, Jesus bears our infirmities, endures our suffering
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: En la cruz, Jesús carga con nuestras enfermedades y soporta nuestro sufrimiento
• Editorial: Walking with Christ during Holy Week: a path from heartbreak to unimaginable joy
• Faith and Family: Christ invites us into his dying and rising every day in family life
• Reflection: Christ’s powerful presence shines in the word and the Eucharist
• Investing with Faith: Endowments support Christ’s mission now and for the long term
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • ‘Hats Off to Spring’ luncheon and style show benefiting St. Augustine Home is set for May 1; register by April 19
  • Project Joseph retreat for men grieving after abortion will be offered in Bloomington area on April 20-21
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Daniel Rodden, father of Father Kyle Rodden, died on March 11 in Florida
• My Journey to God: He’s Not Here
• The Sunday Readings: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord