Pages from the Past
This page contains a series of thumbnail images of some interesting pages from the history of The Criterion. Click on each image for a larger version.
The funeral Mass of Archbishop Edward T. O'Meara
This page, taken from the Jan. 24, 1992 issue of The Criterion, reported on the funeral of Archbishop Edward T. O'Meara, who had been the Archbishop of Indianapolis for more than a decade. Perhaps most interesting is that on the front cover, giving the homily at the Mass (a Mass at which four cardinals were present) was Bishop Daniel Buechlein of Indianapolis, who would later be appointed as Archbishop O'Meara's successor. Click the image for a closer look.
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The first encyclical of Pope John Paul II
This inner page from The Criterion noted the publication of Pope John Paul II's first encyclical, Redemptor Hominis, which set the course for the rest of his papacy. Click the image for a closer look.
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The beatification of Mother Theodore Guérin
This page, taken from the October 30, 1998 issue of The Criterion, marked the beatification of Mother Theodore Guérin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Click the image for a closer look.
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The closing of the Second Vatican Council
This page, taken from the December 10, 1965 issue of The Criterion, recorded the historic close of the Second Vatican Council that had taken place two days prior. Click the image for a closer look.
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The 150th anniversary of the archdiocese
This page, taken from the May 18, 1984 issue of The Criterion, shared the details of the archdiocesan sesquicentennial celebration, which was held in June of that year. Click the image for a closer look.
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The moon landing
This page, taken from the July 25, 1969 issue of The Criterion, reported on Pope Paul VI sending a message to the first men to land on the moon. Click the image for a closer look.
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The legalization of abortion
This page, taken from the Jan. 26, 1973 issue of The Criterion, reported the decision of the Supreme Court to legalize abortion. Click the image for a closer look.
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The assassination of President Kennedy
This page, taken from the Nov. 29, 1963 issue of The Criterion, announced the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the first and only Catholic U.S. president. Click the image for a closer look.
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Special set: The Year of Three Popes
The death of Pope Paul VI
This page, taken from the Aug.11, 1978 issue of The Criterion, announced the death of Pope Paul VI, who had been pope for more than 15 years. Click the image for a closer look.
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The election of Pope John Paul I
This page, taken from the Sept.1, 1978 issue of The Criterion, announced the election of Pope John Paul I, who became pope less than three weeks after the death of his predecessor. Click the image for a closer look.
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The sudden death of Pope John Paul I
This page, taken from the Oct. 6, 1978 issue of The Criterion, announced the unexpected death of Pope John Paul I about a month into his papal ministry, which triggered a second conclave of Cardinals that year to elect a new pope. Click the image for a closer look.
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The election of Pope John Paul II
This page, taken from the Oct. 20, 1978 issue of The Criterion, announced the election of Pope John Paul II, who became the third bishop of Rome to hold that office in the same year. Click the image for a closer look.
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The publication of Humanae Vitae
This page, taken from the Aug. 2, 1968 issue of The Criterion, announced the publication of Humanae Vitae. Click the image for a closer look.
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The opening of the Vatican II
This page, taken from the Oct. 12, 1962 issue of The Criterion, announced the historic opening of the Second Vatican Council. Click the image for a closer look.
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Our first issue
This page was the first page of The Criterion, which debuted on Oct. 7, 1960 and replaced The Indiana Catholic. Click the image for a closer look.
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