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Volume 7 ~ Number 12 ~ March 20, 2003

COVER STORY
Vatican warns that those who give up on peace must answer to God

COVER STORY
Pope looks rested, relaxed after weeklong Lenten retreat

FEATURE ARTICLE
Beginning Experience weekend offered

FEATURE ARTICLE
Papal message for Lent 2003

FEATURE ARTICLE
Retrouvaille is a lifeline for troubled marriages

FEATURE ARTICLE
Youth Celebration brings together teens for fun, worship and Catherine Mensi Day By Pam Flynn

FEATURE ARTICLE
Senior Priests' Residence opens with Bishop's Blessing By Pam Flynn

FEATURE ARTICLE
What is an indulgence? By Fr. Robert Marshall, Pastor Sacred Heart-Humboldt, St. Matthew-Milan


LENTEN OBSERVANCES

All Catholics are called to abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent. Likewise, we are obliged to fast and abstain from meat on Good Friday. The obligation is binding on all Catholics 14 years of age or older. The obligation to fast, limiting oneself to but one full meal and two lighter meals, is binding on all Catholics from age 18-59. Of course, illness releases one from these obligations.

This Far By Faith by Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D., D.D.
From The Heart And Mind Of Father Bill
Papal News
Diocesan News
Parish News
Lectionary Readings
Education
A Message From Dr. Mary C. McDonald
Reflections On Sunday's Readings
Obituaries
VISION 2000 UPDATE
Spanish Mass Schedule
Catholic Community Calendar

A holy dwelling

Memphis Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D. blesses the new Senior Priests' Residence, March 13. See story and more photos on page 8. (Photo by Mr. C Photography)