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.

Our May 11, 2012 issue

Local stories:

• A pledge to God, women and parents: Crusaders for Christ club at school teaches young men respect, manners and faith
• New Catholics’ journeys of faith join the past to the present
• Faith and practicality should guide aspirants with debt, religious superior says
• Father Myles Smith was longtime pastor of St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloomington
• Welcome, new Catholics
• Meet our future deacons
  • Timothy Harte
  • Thomas Hill
• Official Appointments

Regular local features:

• Editorial: Not enough new Catholics
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - The First Letter of St. John
• Cornucopia: Mama, Mom, Mother, Mutti, whatever you call her, she rules!
• Twenty Something: Studio as sanctuary - A place of ‘delight and rest
• Reflection: Thanks, Mom—and Dad—for your unwavering love and dedication
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters published this week
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Dominican Sister Claretta Heffner taught at Catholic schools in four states
• My Journey to God: Morning Prayer

Catholic News Service:

• Pope tells American colleges to strengthen Catholic identity
• On ad limina trip, bishops talk about defense of traditional marriage
• Student loan debate: Combined course in economics, political science
• Helen Alvare receives Notre Dame’s Evangelium Vitae Medal
• Cardinals’ dinner in Chicago raises $1 million for CUA scholarships
• Nuns who experienced JPII miracle bring message of hope, victory
• Column: Catholic education helps us to think about God’s constant presence
• Column: A journey toward sainthood for Boys Town founder
• The Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday of Easter
• Question Corner: Parish priest’s schedule is very busy, but rewarding in its varied ministries

FaithAlive!

• Grace grows as time passes in a marriage
• Kindness can carry a marriage through life’s journey

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