Top 10 local stories of 2009

Below are links to all the coverage from the years top stories. Click here to read our single news stories that ties these ten stories together.
 

Archdiocese of Indianapolis celebrates its 175th anniversary

• ‘A message of hope’: History celebrated, future mission embraced at 175th anniversary Mass
• A guide to the 175th Anniversary Mass for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Other coverage:

• May 3 Mass at Lucas Oil Stadium will culminate 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
• 175 years of history: Faith on display in Vincennes as jubilee pilgrims travel back in time | Photo gallery
• Reader submitted memories
  • Lasting memories the norm for parishioners throughout archdiocese
  • Celebrations offer lasting memories and help build faith
  • Altar boy’s good deed leads to encounter with possible saint
  • New Albany doctor’s mission work, faith touched people near and far

Related:

• 175th anniversary website

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Father Paul Etienne appointed new bishop of Cheyenne

• Father Paul Etienne appointed new bishop of Cheyenne
  • Bishop-designate Etienne discusses his episcopal motto, changes in ministry
  • Original press release
• Bishop-designate Etienne reflects on episcopal appointment
• Coverage from the ordination in Cheyenne

Other coverage:

• Celebrating history, making history: St. Paul Parish in Tell City celebrates 150th anniversary during historic time | Photo gallery
  • Tell City Catholics react to pastor’s episcopal appointment
• A family business: Etienne family nurtured vocations with love

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Five men ordained priests of the archdiocese

• 'Precious in the eyes of God—and ours': Three men consecrated for priestly service to the Church
  • Photo gallery one | Photo gallery two
• Two men ordained as archdiocese’s newest priests through ancient ritual
  • Photo gallery one | Photo gallery two

Other coverage:

• Deacons will be ordained priests on June 6 and 27
  • Deacon Jeremy Gries takes winding journey to life in the priesthood
  • Deacon John Hollowell learned service and leadership at home
  • Deacon Peter Marshall answers God’s call to Catholicism, priesthood
• Two more deacons will be ordained priests on June 27
  • Deacon Sean Danda heard God’s call to the priesthood early in his life
  • Deacon Christopher Wadelton’s vocation came with God’s help, in God’s time

Related:

• HearGodsCall.com
• Vocations Office website

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SHINE initiative kicks off with Lucas Oil Stadium event

• Letting our faith ‘SHINE’
  • Loving, serving the least among us is at heart of our faith
  • Workshop offers insight for responding to requests for assistance at parishes
  • Letting our faith ‘SHINE’: Give people ‘the look of love which they crave,’ keynote speaker says
  • Head of Catholic Charities USA gives parishes advice for fighting poverty
  • Youth and young adult leaders encourage connection of Eucharist and works of social ministry
  • Faith calls us to the ministry of charity, Archbishop Buechlein says at closing Mass for kickoff event
  • Rural parishes challenged to reach out to larger community through actions
  • Speakers say shared faith can transcend cultural differences
  • Founder of JustFaith Ministries says parishes must be committed to the poor and vulnerable
  • Educators must nurture ‘humanitarian spark’ in their students
  • Photo gallery from the conference and Mass

Other coverage:

• Good Samaritans: Story of a lonely child sparks efforts to help people in need
• Garden for the poor at St. Matthew Parish provides harvest of food, love and friendship
• One keystroke at a time: Catholic Charities Tell City and library collaborate to help unemployed
• Answering God’s call: Recent college graduates serve low-income individuals
• ¡Que viva New Albany Deanery!: Southern Indiana deanery celebrates 10 years of Hispanic Ministry
• Society’s members see the face of Christ in the poor

Related:

• SHINE website
• Catholic Charities website

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'Christ Our Hope: Compassion in Community' is new focus of annual archdiocesan appeal

• ‘Christ Our Hope: Compassion in Community’ is new focus of annual archdiocesan stewardship appeal
• Parishes are at the heart of shared ministries supported by ‘Christ Our Hope’ appeal
  • Christ Our Hope has goal of $6.75 million
  • ‘Christ Our Hope: Compassion in Community’ prayer
• ‘Christ Our Hope’ awareness weekends to begin on Oct. 17-18

Other coverage:

• ‘Christ Our Hope’ outreach fosters person-to-person ministry
• ‘Christ Our Hope’ appeal provides support for retired priests
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Mission of our archdiocese is to proclaim Christ our hope

Related:

• 'Christ Our Hope' website

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Annette 'Mickey' Lentz named chancellor

• Mickey Lentz named new chancellor for archdiocese

Related:

• Archdiocesan staff listings

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Archbishop Buechlein issues a statement about the Notre Dame controversy

• Archbishop Buechlein responds to Notre Dame invitation to President Obama

Other coverage:

• Letters to the Editor
  • President Obama’s invitation to speak at Notre Dame is a cause for great sadness
  • Has Notre Dame’s invitation to President Obama already set the Holy Spirit in motion?
  • Reader: I see no respect for life issues where President Obama is concerned
  • Memo to Notre Dame: If address must be given, no honorary degree for President Obama
  • Church must take a consistent stand on its positions based on teachings, reader says
• Letters to the Editor
  • Notre Dame must be a place that continues to encourage diversity of thought, reader says
  • How will we express our love for the unborn?
  • Controversy should motivate us to fight more for life
  • Our morals can be judged by the ways of society
• Letters to the Editor
  • Notre Dame graduate: Alma mater is true to mission of Catholic Church

Related:

• Archbishop Buechlein's website

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Holy Family Shelter dedicates new facility

• ‘Hope for a new life’: New Holy Family Shelter’s mission still helps homeless families seeking to rebuild their lives
  • Twenty-five years later, Holy Family Shelter finds a new home
  • Photo gallery

Related:

• Holy Family Shelter website

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Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary expands

• Full house: Renovations are under way to expand housing at Bishop Bruté College Seminary
• Seminary’s presence in archdiocese encourages vocations

Related:

• Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary website

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World's oldest Benedictine monk dies at Saint Meinrad Archabbey

• Father Theodore Heck, 108, was world’s oldest Benedictine monk

Related:

• Saint Meinrad Archabbey website