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 December 4, 2015 issue

Local stories:

  • ‘God won’t be outdone’: Giving spirit leads local group’s effort to share and savor the true gifts in life
  • Director brought ‘different cultures within archdiocese together’
  • What was in the news on Dec. 3, 1965? The pope to join historic unity service, theologian calls the council a breakthrough, and warnings that birth control rules are still in place
  • St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities opens new resource distribution center
  • Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
    • Advent resources are available on archdiocesan Web site
  • Bishop Chatard earns record 13th state football crown
  • Tell us how mercy and forgiveness have made a difference in your life
  • Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories

Regular local features:

  • Rejoice in the Lord: Mary born without sin is sign of God’s mercy
    • Alégrense en el Señor: María, concebida sin pecado original, es una señal de la misericordia de Dios
  • Editorial: Mandate cases reach U.S. Supreme Court
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Francis and Dominic found orders
  • It's All Good: Model the example of the Holy Family, true royalty
  • Faith, Hope and Charity: French victims need our prayers, donations
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Sisters of Providence offer Christmas Fun at the Woods on Dec. 12
    • Little Sisters of the Poor fundraiser to feature Archbishop Tobin on Dec. 11
    • Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with pilgrimage to Illinois shrine
    • Providence Cristo Rey High School to host Pastor Prayer Breakfast on Dec. 15
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: The Peace of God We Sow

Catholic News Service:

  • Climate deal must be transformative, papal envoy tells leaders in Paris
  • Pope says he was surprised by crowds, joy in Africa
  • At Bangui mosque and Mass, pope prays for ‘salam,’ peace
  • Sisters, activists want new inquiry into 1980 Churchwomen deaths
  • Pope Francis: Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch’s commitment to care of creation is ‘exemplary witness’
  • Shooting at Colorado clinic is antithesis of pro-life movement, says priest
  • Mother Angelica remains on feeding tube, confined to bed at monastery
  • Anglican ordinariate’s incoming bishop, predecessor discuss transition
  • Column: Learning from Mom’s humility
  • Column: Shining a strong light on the goodness of others
  • The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Advent
  • Question Corner: Church teaching requires that remains of the dead must be cared for with respect

FaithAlive!

  • Although wounded, we can be channels of God’s healing
  • Healing through the power of God is a prominent theme in the Bible

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