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

Front pageOur March 6, 2015 issue

Local stories:

  • Where faith and medicine connect: Unique March 15 presentation offers forensic medical examination of the Passion of Christ
  • Bill to dissolve human remains defeated in Indiana House
  • Mom’s advice leads Feltz to become director of planned giving
  • Holy Rosary Parish hosts 15th annual Lenten speaker series
  • Several opportunities scheduled for women considering a religious vocation
  • Use guidance of Church with end-of-life decisions, bioethicist says
  • What was in the news on March 5, 1965? Pope asks for silence on birth control issue, more changes for the liturgy and a call for updated Church architecture
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
    • Lenten activities available online
  • Biannual grants awarded to parishes, schools and archdiocesan agencies
  • Official Appointment

Regular local features:

  • Rejoice in the Lord: Spend some quiet time in God’s closeness this Lenten season
    • Alégrense en el Señor: Dediquemos unos momentos para estar a solas en la presencia de Dios durante la Cuaresma
  • Editorial: Why do Catholics leave the Church?
  • From the Editor Emeritus: When Jesus cleansed the Temple in Jerusalem
  • It's All Good: Make space for God, simplify your life during Lent and beyond
  • Twenty Something: The hidden lives of Catholic sisters
  • Reflection: Father Hesburgh leaves a legacy of ‘a life of greatness—given for others’
  • Reflection: A perfect pilgrimage to the Holy Land
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Author of book on catechesis to present retreat in Bloomington on March 13-15
    • Right to Life of Indianapolis seeks youth essay, speech, art, scholarship contest entries by April 1
    • African Catholic Ministry to host African Gathering on March 14 in Indianapolis
    • Catholic Radio fundraiser dinner set for April 15 in Indianapolis
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Mary Lou Kovatch, 88, mother of Father Thomas Kovatch and a retired teacher, died on Feb. 22
  • My Journey to God: To a Protestant Friend

Catholic News Service:

  • Father Theodore Hesburgh, higher education leader, diplomat, dies
  • Vatican security always on high alert, chief says after Islamic State threatens Holy See and Pope Francis
  • Catholic aid group pledges $2.8 million to help Christians in Syria
  • Nigerian bishops criticize Boko Haram’s use of children as suicide bombers
  • During Lent, pope offers handy tips for preparing for confession
  • ‘Who, me? Yes, you.’ Fess up to sins, stop judging others, pope says
  • Bella star hopes new film will ‘inspire, heal’ a ‘world in darkness’
  • Column: Get in spiritual shape by finding peace of mind during Lent
  • The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent
  • Question Corner: Convicted felons can sometimes be ordained after serving prison sentence

FaithAlive!

  • Pope says ‘strong and steadfast heart’ shows mercy to the suffering
  • Catholics accept suffering because of hope rooted in the witness of Christ

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