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September 4, 2026

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• College senior finds harmony as a faith leader, drum major of Notre Dame’s band
• A song of friendship and a song of a father foster memories of special moments in life
• Called to mission: How everyday Catholics can share the Gospel
• Father Stephen Jarrell helped implement liturgical reforms in archdiocese
• Are you a young person who would like a glimpse of heaven?
• Indiana’s Catholics reflect American spirit of courage and sacrifice
  • Benedictine Father Cyprian Davis was a ‘foundation stone’ for Black Catholics in the U.S.
  • Benedictine Father Boniface Hardin worked for racial justice in Indianapolis
• CYO recognition highlights volunteer efforts of adults and youths
  • Keep the emphasis on seeing the person, the soul, archbishop tells CYO volunteers
  • A lesson from his childhood leads a coach to do ‘what is right’ for others
  • Knowing the line between heartbreak and hope, a coach strives to bring joy to kids
  • A prayer in a time of crisis reflects a coach’s emphasis on family and faith
  • ‘He had a way with the kids’: Honor recognizes coach’s lasting influence
  • Friendships across the decades lead a coach to create lasting bonds for his players
• Ministry through relationships mark Father Luerman’s 70 years as a priest
• Criterion staff honored for excellence in journalism
• Christ the Cornerstone: Mother Teresa calls us to love God, others even in our doubts
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: La Madre Teresa nos llama a amar a Dios y a los demás, incluso en medio de nuestras dudas
• Editorial: A parish is a safe place during the storms of life
• Faith in History: St. John Neumann was the first American bishop to be declared a saint
• That All May Be One: On a tragic day, people of all faiths mourned and prayed together
• Guest Column: On your list, prioritize the needs of others as well as your own needs
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • ‘Be the Change Gala’ on Sept. 19 will benefit God’s Embrace Coffee Shop in Indy
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Linda Bates served the archdiocese in schools, parishes and Marian University in Indianapolis
• My Journey to God: Getting to the Place of Thank You
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 11, 2026

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• Loads of JOY laundry service offers ‘village’ of support for moms and more
• 9/11 memories: Rediscovering the gift of life amid the heartbreak
  • A family’s heartbreak and hope pour out from heroics of United Flight 93
• Archbishop grants dispensation for Mass attendance related to immigration
  • Dispensation from the Obligation to Participate in Mass On Sundays
  • Dispensa de la obligación de participaren la Misa los domingos y días de precepto
• Life Chain events will take place on Sept. 27, Oct. 4
• Religious freedom: Sharing faith with courage and respect
• The closeness of a mother and child leads to a touching farewell in a song
• Filmmaker sees dream come true in documentary on Gothic churches
• 40 Days for Life fall campaign is on Sept. 23-Nov. 1 in Indy, North Vernon
• Christ the Cornerstone: As we mark a day of horror, let us also honor the hope of Mary
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Al conmemorar un día de horror, honremos también la esperanza de María
• Editorial: May we always remember those who sacrificed their lives on 9/11
• Twenty Something: Like Amelia Bedelia, take the time to bake the lemon meringue pie
• Our Works of Charity: Catholic Charities helps a young mother turn hardship into hope
• Reflection: Fear turns to triumph in the heart of a newly expectant father on 9/11
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • October events at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods honor St. Mother Theodore Guérin’s feast day, canonization
  • Marian Authentic Women’s Conference set for Oct. 17 in Indianapolis
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer served as a music teacher, in parish ministry in Indiana
  • Comboni Father Michael Barton served as a longtime missionary in Sudan and South Sudan
• My Journey to God: God as a Companion
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 18, 2026

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• Couples wed for combined 210 years share wisdom after Wedding Anniversary Mass
• New chancellor brings ‘experience, passion’ and ‘witness of faith’
• Service, sacrifice of first responders on 9/11 honored on anniversary
• Favorite songs inspire a priest and a mom in their call to serve God
• Annual Respect Life Sunday Mass will be celebrated on Oct. 4
• Lanesville native elected 11th abbot of St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Ala.
• Listening session gathers reflections on family life in the Church
• School’s stunning surge in student literacy reflects archdiocese’s overall success
• Christ the Cornerstone: As in love, we only possess what we are able to give away
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Al igual que en el amor, solo nos pertenece aquello que somos capaces de dar
• Editorial: Stewardship and the daily miracles of charity
• One in Christ: The truth of Jesus must guide us in this time of AI
  • Uno en Cristo: La verdad de Jesús debe guiarnos en los tiempos de la inteligencia artificial
• Joy and Hope for Today and Tomorrow: Jesus is who he says he is, and we are called to be his witnesses of faith
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Mass celebrating St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities leadership transition set for Sept. 30 in New Albany
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Holy Cross Father Emmanuel Kallarackal was chaplain at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis during 2021-2022 academic year
• My Journey to God: Prayer Partner
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 25, 2026

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• More than wins, high school coaches strive to make an impact on players’ lives
• Sisters of Providence from Indy called to lead the congregation
• An unlikely song recalls a bond with a dad and the start of a relationship with Christ
• The Church in Our Time: The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy
• Marian University in Indianapolis announces presidential transition
• New St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities director has ‘heart’ for people it serves
• From the Archives
• Christ the Cornerstone: Christ calls us, in our weakness, to lead others to him
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: En nuestra debilidad, Cristo nos llama a guiar a otros hacia Él
• Editorial: October nears, a time to focus on praying the rosary and standing up for life
• Faith and Family: Parents and children are called to journey together toward heaven
• Investing with Faith: Endowment funds are earmarked to help parishes, schools and agencies
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • ‘In Their Shoes: A Poverty Simulation for the World Day of the Poor’ will be held at St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis on Nov. 7
  • Right to Life of Indianapolis annual Celebrate Life Dinner is set for Oct. 13
  • Online retreat for adult children of divorce will take place on Wednesdays from Oct. 7 through Nov. 18
• Letters to the Editor
  • ‘Great job’ for article giving exposure to a special ministry, reader says
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Edward L. Johnson, Jr., 85, was the father of Father Eric Johnson
• My Journey to God: One Word
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time