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 the archbishop's column, the editorial page and our events calendar.

Front pageOur January 19, 2018 issue

Local stories:

  • Holy hours for vocations in deaneries offer opportunity to pray for those discerning God’s call
    • Holy Hours for Vocations
  • Director is hopeful, realistic about immigration reform efforts
  • Payday lending bill makes practice more equitable for borrowers, says ICC
  • Plan a private retreat for 2018 at one of three retreat centers in the archdiocese
  • Annual E6 Catholic Men’s Conference set for Feb. 24
  • Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference set for March 10
  • From the Archives: St. John the Baptist School dedication

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Human life should be respected, protected in all circumstances
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: En todas las circunstancias se debe respetar y proteger la vida humana
  • The Face of Mercy: Pope Francis says death penalty is contrary to Gospel
    • El rostro de la misericordia: El papa Francisco afirma que la pena de muerte es contraria al Evangelio
  • Editorial: Peace, justice, love: All gifts from God
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Willa Cather’s portrayal of Archbishop Lamy of Santa Fe
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: An opportunity lost, a lesson learned
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry to host young adult event on Feb. 5
    • Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center to offer retreat on Ignatian spirituality
    • Mission 27 Resale offers weekly senior discount, funds vital projects
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Franciscan Sister Wilhelmina Burkemper served as an educator for 49 years
  • My Journey to God: Soft Landings

Catholic News Service:

  • ‘I don’t know what’s going to happen’: ‘Dreamer’ faces potential nightmare reality amid struggle for immigration reform
  • Pope asks forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile
  • Catholic Charities in Iowa archdiocese ends refugee resettlement program
  • Fear becomes sin when it leads to hostility toward migrants, pope says
  • Supreme Court sends Georgia inmate’s death-row case back to lower courts
  • Pope flies over Argentina, sparking questions of when he’ll visit
  • Catholics condemn ‘racist’ comments attributed to President Trump
  • Canada: Groups fight policy that bases job grants on abortion support
  • Young adults gather for fellowship, learn ways to share faith
  • Pray with courage, conviction, not mindlessly like a parrot, pope says
  • Laity take their rightful place in pro-life work and ministry
  • Column: Resolutions for 2018
  • Column: Loving our children well
  • Column: Volunteer commitment allows gladness and hunger to meet
  • Column: Remembering that all is possible with God, be hopeful in 2018
  • The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Question Corner: Canon law allows for dispensing of abstaining from meat on Lenten Fridays

FaithAlive!

  • Confirmation strengthens us to take part in the Church’s mission
  • Anointing in the Bible was a special sign of being chosen by God

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