VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Iraqi and Syrian refugees who have fled persecution in their homelands and the Palestinian Christians struggling to survive in the land of Jesus deserve the prayers and material support of Catholics around the globe, a Vatican official said recently. Catholics can...
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            INDIANAPOLIS— A bill to clarify the law regulating chemical abortion cleared another hurdle when it passed a House panel by a vote of 10-3, March 17.             Senate Bi...
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"Poverty at the Crossroads" - the Indiana bishops' pastoral letter on poverty - is available for free download in three versions: 1 - The Message Special Section, which includes the letter in English and Spanish, plus additional local content. Download the PDF here:  bit.ly/1aWT80b 2 - A magaz...
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  Vatican City (VIS) – On March 13 in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis declared the celebration of an extraordinary holy year. The Holy Father made the Jubilee announcement during the homily of the penitential celebration that opened the “24 Hours for the Lord” initiative....
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             Indianapolis— Hoosier children stand to benefit in two ways from a boost to two existing school choice programs contained in the state budget bill.             House Bill...
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To download the March 13 digital edition click on the link below:bit.ly/1b29k0eThis week, the March 13 edition also includes a special section that presents "Poverty at the Crossroads: The Church's Response to Poverty in Indiana." This pastoral letter is written by the five bishops of Indiana. To d...
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INDIANAPOLIS— A rise in abandoned infants in Indiana prompted one lawmaker to take action.  Rep. Casey Cox, R-Ft. Wayne, authored a bill to expand Indiana’s safe haven law to provide a monitored, baby-drop box for parents in crisis – to safely give up their child without fear...
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Below is the link for the March 6 digital edition of The Message:   bit.ly/1F6bIvW...
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                         INDIANAPOLIS— On Feb. 24, the Indiana Senate passed legislation banning an abortion sought for gender selection or a genetically disabled fetus, by a vot...
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  Parishes in our diocese were invited to provide The Message with dates and times of Lenten Penance opportunities. Below is a listing of scheduled available penance opportunities through April 3.   Penance Services   Evansville East Deanery   7 p.m., March 25, Holy Rosary, Evan...
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