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 March 23, 2018 issue

Local stories:

  • ‘How fortunate we are to have God’: Still going to Mass in Fortville at 109, devout Mary Weir is the ‘joy of the parish’
  • ICC priority bills pass in final hours of General Assembly
  • Spirit of Service winners create beauty from brokenness
    • Former Colt Joe Reitz to speak at Spirit of Service Awards dinner
    • Rita Kriech combines caring and commitment for her extended ‘family’
    • Paul Hnin builds bridges of unity between refugees and their new home
    • Heartbreak and hope shape Michael Patchner’s focus on families
  • Photo: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (print edition only)
  • Easter liturgies are set at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad Archabbey
  • Father Paul Evard served as a missionary in South America
  • 40 Days for Life closing ceremonies set for March 25 in Bloomington, Indy
  • A Promise to Keep mentors honored for giving ‘great witness’
  • Changing Lives Forever offers ‘hand up, not hand out’
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Divine Mercy Sunday services will be celebrated on April 8
  • From the Archives: Altar Server Investiture Ceremony at St. Matthew
  • Photo: Catholic schools’ honoree (print edition only)

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: The Lord’s passion and death prepare the way for Easter
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: La pasión y muerte del Señor preparan el camino para la Pascua
  • Editorial: Sister Jean offers example for young and old alike
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Sr. Madeleva was called ‘the most renowned nun in the world’
  • Cornucopia: Let’s make time to pray, no matter how we are comfortable doing it
  • Emmaus Walk: How have you experienced the resurrection? We all need to
  • Investing with Faith: Spiritual counselors are just as important as financial ones
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • St. Vincent de Paul to host spring boutique and blood drive in Indianapolis on April 7
    • National competition encourages youths to express faith through art, poetry, prose
    • Conference for anniversary of ‘Humanae Vitae’ set for July 6-7 in Cincinnati
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Martha Steidl served on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods music faculty
  • My Journey to God: Stay

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope asks youths to help rejuvenate Church; youths ask Church to listen
  • Pope by numbers: Vatican releases statistics of Francis’ pontificate
  • It takes more than one ‘Our Father’ to ask for God’s help, Pope Francis says
  • Vatican official urges support for Mideast Christians on Good Friday
  • Column: ‘Wrongful birth’ lawsuits are wrong, unreasonable
  • Column: The serious consequences of loneliness
  • The Sunday Readings: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
  • Question Corner: The Church restricts and regulates the distribution of relics of saints

FaithAlive!

  • Turn to Jesus by helping those who cannot return the favor
  • Jesus’ earthly ministry culminated with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem

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