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The best local stories and photos of 2005

The top stories

The following are ten of the biggest newsmaking events of 2005 for the archdiocese. They are stories that vary from the miraculous to the heartbreaking.

The Cause of Canonization of Bishop Simon Bruté is opened
- Cause of Canonization of Bishop Bruté closer to official opening
- The postulator arrives from Rome for the opening of the Cause
The Cause of Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin moves forward twice
- Second miracle passes medical commission
- Theological commission votes in favor of Cause
Legacy for Our Mission campaign is announced
The archdiocese loses eight of its diocesan priests
Parish staffing study is released
Five Catholic schools are named Blue Ribbon Schools
Year of the Eucharist celebration is held despite rain
Archdiocese participates in the response to two major disasters
Deacon aspirants take the next step and become candidates
New archabbot is elected for Saint Meinrad Archabbey
- Fr. Justin DuVall elected archabbot of Saint Meinrad
- Archbishop tells new archabbot to make prayer the heart of his ministry

Read our year-end wrap-up story that appeared Dec. 23, 2005

The best photos

The following photos were taken by Criterion reporters and freelancers over the course of the year at various parishes, schools, organizations and archdiocesan events. Click on each for a larger image.

Click here to see a page with more of our best photos

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The best local stories and photos of 2005

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