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September 6, 2024

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The gift of a coin with no monetary value leads to wealth of moments touched by God
Catholics from across southeastern Indiana take part in listening session
Red Mass for legal professionals set for Oct. 1 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis
Seminary to host ‘Castle Nights’ for young men open to the priesthood
All are invited to Sept. 18 Mass of Thanksgiving for National Eucharistic Congress and reception afterward
Series of donations and connections prove ‘generosity invites generosity’
- Matching grant will double donations to Re-Entry Gift Program through year’s end
Biannual grants awarded to parishes, schools and archdiocesan agencies
Official Appointments
Catechesis Supplement
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- ‘I’m living for God’: A response to a challenge defines the life of archdiocese’s new director of catechesis
- Column: Catechesis deepens a believer’s relationship with Christ and the Church
- Franciscan at Home catechetical resource forms ‘both mind and heart’
  - ‘Franciscan at Home’ tracks
- Southern Indiana parish reminds members that angelic help is always present
- Vatican declaration affirms that all humans have an ‘infinite dignity’
  - Study guide on Vatican document on human dignity available online
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Christ the Cornerstone: We are called to spread Christ’s eucharistic love and mercy
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Estamos llamados a difundir el amor eucarístico y la misericordia de Cristo
Editorial: We must work and pray for peace through justice and human dignity
Evangelization Outreach: Sing more psalms, a profound expression of the faith and human experience
That All May Be One: ‘Exploring peace’ is theme for this year’s Festival of Faiths on Sept. 15
Guest Column: Pondering the power of God’s voice and how we should respond
Sight Unseen: Under the crescent sun
Be Our Guest: Sept. 24 Mass at St. Bartholomew Church to mark annual Season of Creation
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Marriage conference is set for Sept. 7 in Greenwood
- Sensory-friendly Mass will be held at St. Pius X Church in Indianapolis on Sept. 8
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
My Journey to God: The Ever-Living Mother
The Sunday Readings: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 13, 2024

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Sister Demetria Smith reflects with joy on her 70 years of serving in Uganda, the U.S.
The joys of high school coaching: from seeing team members grow as people to earning a prized banana
Schedule is set for remainder of listening sessions for pastoral planning process
Catholic Youth Organization Awards
Christ the Cornerstone: From the horror of the cross comes our hope, our salvation
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Del horror de la cruz proviene nuestra esperanza y salvación
Editorial: Pope’s 20,000-mile journey of hope: seeking harmony among faiths and sharing God’s love with all
Twenty Something: Minnesota author’s book reminds us to keep the story of Jesus alive
Our Works of Charity: How to break the cycle of poverty and its continuing impact on children
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Mass at St. Bartholomew in Columbus on Sept. 24 will mark Season of Creation
- Comedy show benefiting St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities to take place on Sept. 21
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Heart to Heart
The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 20, 2024

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A gardener’s gift reflects God’s ever-growing goodness and beauty in the world
‘Take a cue’ from the Holy Family, archbishop says at annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
Annual Respect Life Sunday Mass and Life Chain events are set for Oct. 6 across archdiocese
40 Days for Life fall campaign is on Sept. 25-Nov. 3 in Indy, North Vernon
Christ the Cornerstone: Jesus invites us to follow him and learn our life’s purpose
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Jesús nos invita a seguirlo y a conocer nuestro propósito de vida
The Face of Mercy: Papal messages remind us humanity must strive for peace
- El rostro de la misericordia: Los mensajes papales nos recuerdan que la humanidad debe luchar por la paz
Editorial: Following in the footsteps of Jesus on a journey of joy
Evangelization Outreach: God’s love allows me to ‘pause’ and ‘reflect’ on my journey of faith, love
Journey of the Heart: Like tap dancing, get in joyful rhythm with God in your life of faith
Be Our Guest: Working together toward hope during this Season of Creation
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Archabbey to offer Sunday rosary procession pilgrimages in October at Our Lady of Monte Cassino Shrine
- Father Jerry Byrd’s vocations story to be featured on EWTN’s ‘The Journey Home’
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 27, 2024

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