Top 10 local stories of 2007

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

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The bishops of Indiana release a pastoral letter on immigration

• In pastoral, Indiana bishops urge welcoming immigrants
• Pastoral statement by the Catholic Bishops of Indiana
  • I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: Meeting Christ in New Neighbors
  • Yo Fui Forastero y Tú Me Acogiste: Encontrando a Cristo en los nuevos vecinos
• Archbishop shares immigration vision with lawmakers

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• Catholic lawmakers author immigrant-friendly legislation
• May 1 march seeks to educate about justice for immigrants
• ‘Brothers and sisters in faith’ march for immigration reform

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Three men ordained to the priesthood

• Laying themselves down for Christ: Fathers Kovatch, Nagel and Summers begin life and ministry as priests
• The long and winding road: Deacon Summers follows circuitous path to priesthood
• A sense of peace and joy: Deacon Kovatch believes ordination is testimony to God’s will
• ‘I believe in miracles’: Life lessons inspire Deacon Nagel on path to priesthood

• Related:
• Doing God’s work: Friend’s ordination leads to pilgrimage to Indiana

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St. Theodora honored at Masses across the archdiocese

• Masses honoring St. Theodora to be celebrated next week
• St. Theodora’s educational legacy honored at Masses
• Batesville Mass honors St. Theodora
• Bloomington Mass honors St. Theodora
• East Deanery Mass celebrates St. Theodora Guérin
• Tell City Deanery Mass honors St. Theodora Guérin
• Seymour Deanery gathers to celebrate St. Theodora
• Two more Masses to be celebrated to honor St. Theodora
• New statue, Mass in Terre Haute honor St. Theodora
• An influence felt throughout Indiana: St. Theodora’s first feast day celebrated across archdiocese

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• ‘She’s part of our story’: Seminarians make pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Theodora | Photo gallery
• Hundreds celebrate St. Theodora’s feast day with Sisters of Providence
• Monks collaborate on hymn in honor of St. Theodora
• Archbishop Buechlein celebrates parish feast day, blesses St. Theodora portrait

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A fire destroys St. Anne Church in New Castle

• Fire destroys St. Anne Church in New Castle; ‘Out of those ashes, new life will come’
  • After fire, Easter Vigil brings three church communities together
• Church fire ruled arson; outpouring of support continues
• Offers of aid to St. Anne Parish cross diocesan, ecumenical lines
• Arrest made in St. Anne Church fire
• Prayers and support continue for St. Anne Parish

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Legacy for Our Mission campaign nears goal

• Legacy for Our Mission campaign more than halfway to its goal
• Parishes meet unique needs in Legacy for Our Mission campaign
• Seminarians hit the streets to promote academies
  • Campaign is moving closer to its goal
• Campaign coordinators enveloped by parishes’ love in time of need
• What are other parishes planning to do with Legacy for Our Mission funds?
• St. Mary parishioners create a new legacy in Greensburg
  • What other parishes are planning to do with Legacy for Our Mission funds

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• Budget, campaign and endowment highlighted at annual meeting

• 2007 Accountability Report

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  • Letter from Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein
  • Chief Financial Officer's Report

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Archbishop Buechlein celebrates 20 years as a bishop

• ‘In the hands of God’: Archbishop Buechlein reflects on 20 years as a bishop

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Super Bowl Champion Colts

• Chaplain sees humility in Super Bowl-bound Colts
• Schools out on the day after the Super Bowl; shepherds place friendly wager on big game

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• Facility renamed Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
• God on the gridiron: Faith helps football players on and off the field
• ‘Just Do What We Do’: Colts Fitness Camp at St. Anthony of Padua School energizes students

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Deacon Chlopecki becomes first archdiocesan permanent deacon

• Deacon Chlopecki becomes first archdiocesan permanent deacon
• Deacon candidates take important step toward ordination

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Local Catholics observe the 10th anniversary of Mother Teresa's death

• A spiritual figure for our time: 10 years after her death, Blessed Teresa continues to be a model of holiness
• Cathedral Mass honors Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
• Book helps Catholics grow in admiration of Mother Teresa

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SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral celebrates its centennial year

• SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral to close centennial year
• A beacon of faith for 100 years: Festive Mass concludes cathedral’s centennial year celebration
• Memories to fill a century: Catholics young and old recall cathedral connections

• Related:
• Benedictine Father Julian Peters begins two-year ministry at cathedral
• Cathedral lecture series features national speakers
  • U.S. bishops’ pro-life official says life must be protected at all ages
  • Evangelization starts in the heart of individuals, Detroit deacon says