In the upcoming print issue of The Criterion

The latest edition of The Criterion has been printed and is on its way to subscribers. Below is a list of stories that will be appearing in the issue, along with regular features like Archbishop Buechlein's column, the editorial page and our events calendar.

Front pageOur July 3, 2009 issue

Local stories:

  • Two men ordained as archdiocese’s newest priests through ancient ritual
    • A day of great joy: Two men dedicate their lives to Christ as priests (photo spread -- print edition only)
  • Serra Club vocations essay: Priests, deacons and religious challenge us to hear God’s call
  • Arson attempt at Holy Trinity leads to security warning for churches, schools
  • Wanted: Photographs that demonstrate how your social ministries ‘SHINE’
  • Official Appointments

Retirement Supplement

  • In this together: Parish can help families cope with caring for aging parent
  • The here-and-now of baby boomers’ lives presents serious challenges
  • Providing sacraments and listening are keys in ministry to elderly
  • Attitudes about aging can help or hurt a family
  • Advice to the young: ‘Know where you are going’
  • With God’s help, sharing family burdens can be joyful
  • Senior citizens can find help from Older Americans Act program

Regular local features:

  • Seeking the Face of the Lord: Eucharist is at center of our life of Christian faith
  • Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Eucaristía es el eje de nuestra vida de fe cristiana
  • Editorial: Thoughts for Independence Day
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Basic Catholicism - Our belief in purgatory
  • Faithful Lines: With the grace of God, sinners can become saints
  • It's All Good: Modern-day parable prompts reminder of Serenity Prayer
  • Faith, Hope and Charity: Pro-life ministry in action
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Late priest leaves lasting impression and will be missed by many people
  • Events Calendar
    • Benedict Inn course focuses on Catholic identity
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Franciscan Sister Mary Rachel Schulte served at Marian College for 46 years
  • My Journey to God: Invitation

Catholic News Service:

  • Church’s social teaching confronts world problems with Gospel power
  • Closing Pauline year, pope reveals results of tests on Apostle’s tomb
  • Priest-author explores place of animals in Christianity
  • Church challenged to ‘keep interest’ of Catholics in new media age
  • At end of jubilee year, figure of St. Paul the Apostle stands in clearer focus
  • Bishops must be loving shepherds, pope tells archbishops
  • Column: A day off—at last!
  • The Sunday Readings: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Question Corner: Holy Spirit continues to guide the life of the Catholic Church

FaithAlive!

  • Series of mistakes brought about current economic crisis
  • Discussion Point: Many go to the Internet for financial news

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