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August 8, 2025

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A three-time cancer survivor, her husband and a dog named Murphy bring joy to patients
Saints Training Camp in Nashville ‘can truly change you from the inside out,’ youths say
Bishop, local Catholic psychologist speak on family and mental health in USCCB video
- The importance of managing online time for mental health of adults and children
- All are invited to Mental Health and Addiction Ministry Mass with Archbishop Thompson on Aug. 13
Archbishop encourages CYO award winners to do all for God’s glory
- CYO recognition highlights volunteer efforts of adults and youths
- Unusual challenges are part of a winning formula for longtime coach
- A remarkable family tradition in CYO sports continues
- Special moments mark the life of a coach who’s trying to ‘give back’
Biannual grants awarded to parishes, schools and archdiocesan agencies
Father Daniel Mahan honored by publishers for 2024 book on catechism
The Criterion again honored as nation’s best weekly Catholic newspaper
Opportunities for plenary indulgences continue in 2025 Jubilee Year
Serra Club Vocations Essay: Student comes to greater understanding of his vocation during retreat
Educators: Send us your favorite photos from the first days of the new school year
Christ the Cornerstone: Surrender to God and amazing things will happen
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Ríndete a Dios y sucederán cosas increíbles
Editorial: We must respect human rights and dignity as part of immigration reform
Joyful Witness: Can you define your purpose in only five words?
Our Works of Charity: A resilient child in foster care transforms her life
Guest Column: Let your light—and gifts—shine brightly for all to see
Twenty Something: Hanging art, adding beauty, one frame at a time
Sight Unseen: Salvation is for the weak
Reflection: A new doctor of the Church, St. John Newman joined faith and learning
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- St. Vincent de Paul will offer Stuff-A-Truck donation opportunities at Indianapolis parishes from August-November
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Brigid Ann Bonner served in education and social work
My Journey to God: When All’s Been Done
The Sunday Readings: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 22, 2025

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School has begun! Tips for students and parents on making the most of the year
Seminarians build fraternity while visiting archdiocese’s historic roots
Office of Evangelization will offer its first-ever retreat in Indy on Nov. 8
- La Oficina de Evangelización ofrecerá su primer retiro en Indianápolis el 8 de noviembre
Daniel Conway named Distinguished Alumnus at Saint Meinrad
Christ the Cornerstone: Mary brings us closer to others, to the God who loves us
- Cristo, la piedra angular: María nos acerca unos a otros y al Dios que nos ama
Editorial: There’s something about Mary
One in Christ: Combine service and listening to open yourself to God
- Uno en Cristo: Combinemos el servicio y la escucha para abrirnos a Dios
Faith and Family: Families can be ‘construction sites’ of the communion of the saints
That All May Be One: Overcoming polarization to build on our ecumenical, interreligious dialogue
Evangelizing Catechesis: Our faith calls us to equip leaders to go and pastorally encounter God’s people
Reflection: A call to continue to grow, to begin again
Investing with Faith: Make the time to review and keep your estate plan current
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- IndyCatholic Young Adult Bowling League registration is open
- Nominations sought for Respect Life and Pro-Life Youth awards through Sept. 2
Letters to the Editor
- Reader: Church is always there to feed, heal, forgive, love and accept
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Patricia Linehan served in the U.S. Navy, health care ministry
- Benedictine Sister Renee Wargel served in several Catholic schools and parishes
My Journey to God: MIDSUMMER
The Sunday Readings: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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