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Our February 17, 2012 issue

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Local stories:

‘To the threshold’: During ad limina visit, Bishop Coyne tells pope about strengths of local Church
Despite president’s ‘accommodation,’ local Church leaders are determined to defend religious liberty
Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
- Lenten disciplines include fasting, almsgiving, prayer
- Catechism Corner: What the catechism says about Lent
Food stamps ban for reformed drug offenders is being reconsidered
- Stay connected with the legislature through weekly I-CAN updates
Indianapolis parish to host annual Lenten speaker series
What was in the news on Feb. 16, 1962? Holy Father urges priests to recite breviary for Council, and father of ‘H-bomb’ sees U.S. passing Russia in space race
New law allows parents of Catholic school children to save in state income taxes
How has faith affected your marriage?

Regular local features:

Editorial: Black Catholics in U.S. history
From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - The Book of Ecclesiastes
Catholic Education Outreach: What’s the scoop on school vouchers and tax credit scholarships?
Letters to the Editor
- Reader questions priest’s response to lack of Communion services at parish
Events Calendar
- Sanctity of Life awards dinner is March 8 in Indianapolis
Obituaries
- General listing
- Benedictine Sister Anna Rose Lueken ministered as a teacher, principal, librarian and retreat center administrator
My Journey to God: Winter Silence
The Sunday Readings: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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