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Archives - December 2015
December 4, 2015
December 11, 2015
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- Syrian refugee family arrives in archdiocese
with ‘so much hope in their eyes’
- Christmas dream comes true for family thanks to Sacred Heart Parish, other churches and housing center
- Christmas list can include gift certificates, gift cards to retreat centers in archdiocese
- Archdiocesan parishes
to host Our Lady of
Guadalupe celebrations
- Event offers couples chance to laugh, ‘learn to appreciate their marriage’
- What was in the news on Dec. 10, 1965? The Second Vatican Council comes to an official end, as do 900 years of mutual excommunication
- Truth Overruled makes reasoned case for traditional marriage, religious liberty
- Diversity of Church on display at annual St. Martin de Porres Mass
- Mission trip offers chance to share God’s transforming love
- Advent penance services are scheduled throughout parishes in the archdiocese
- Tell us how mercy and forgiveness have made a difference in your life
- Rejoice in the Lord: The Lord is coming again in glory
- Editorial: Mary is present throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons
- From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - The six crusades of the 13th century
- Cornucopia: Christmas - Our greatest gift, our beauty, our joy
- Twenty Something: Thirteen sons,
no daughters,
no reality TV shows
- Perspective: Critics have short-sighted view on faith in wake of San Bernadino terrorist attack
- Letters to the Editor
- Outreach allows
low-income children to
get shoes in the winter
- Events Calendar
- Annual Christmas food basket program still needs volunteers
- ‘Longest Night’ Mass and service
scheduled for Dec. 18 and Dec. 19
- Advent, Christmas concert to be held at St. Boniface Church on Dec. 13
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter is seeking longest married couple; deadline is Jan. 10
- Obituaries
- My Journey to God: Advent Adoration
- The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent
December 18, 2015
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- A Christmas
Message from
Archbishop Joseph
W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.
- Dr. Ray, Archbishop Tobin guest speakers for Catholic radio event in Columbus
- Bishops’ pastoral letter on the poor tops local news stories
- SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad announce Christmas liturgies
- St. Elizabeth/Coleman receives award for a century of service
- Liturgies, opening of doors begin observance of Holy Year of Mercy
- Booklet on Holy Year of Mercy is available on archdiocesan website
- Readers share their favorite Christmas memories
- Parish celebrates 20th annual Mass honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
- Catholics rally in Indianapolis in support of Paris climate change conference
- Terre Haute Carmelite monastery gives witness to faith, prayer
- Young adults encouraged to use digital media to spread the Good News
- New online publication highlights values of Catholic schools
- What was in the news on Dec. 17, 1965? A tuition hike for schools, calls for group confession and Pope Paul VI asking for peace in Vietnam
- The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 for Christmas holiday
- Official Appointment
- Rejoice in the Lord: The Lord draws near to us, closer than we think
- Editorial: Church serves, strives to keep Christian presence in Bethlehem
- From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - 13th century devotion and theology
- Catholic Education Outreach: Faith, joy and love are multiplied, magnified in our schools
- That All May Be One: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity a step toward all being one
- Faith and Family: Have Christ make your heart young again this Christmas
- Reflection: Prayers continue for healing and comfort
as Cathedral High School community
grieves loss of student and friend
- Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
- Events Calendar
- Archbishop Tobin to speak at Marriage on Tap event on Jan. 9
- Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with the Indiana Pacers on Feb. 6
- Archabbey Library Gallery to host exhibit by Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer
- Obituaries
- General listing
- William Marcotte, father of Fathers David and Douglas Marcotte, died on Dec. 13
- My Journey to God: The Christ Child
- The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent