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This week in The Criterion

May 14, 2010 issue

The latest edition of The Criterion has been printed and is on its way to subscribers! But with this e-newsletter, you'll get a preview of that issue -- and access to certain stories right now.

The contents of this newsletter are:

A listing of the full contents of the print edition
Items of Interest
Web-only Features
National and World News you may have missed
Links to the daily readings

Full Contents

Local stories:

'Do your best. God will do the rest': Retiring St. Jude principal’s love for children, Catholic education and football is as strong as ever
- Retiring principal to be honored at Celebration Mass on May 22
Archdiocese reaches settlement in abuse case
Father Richard Mueller was first pastor of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish
Catholics from across archdiocese attend Miter Society Mass
Racing for a higher cause: Race for Vocations team members walk and run as witnesses
Catholic News Around Indiana
Catechism Corner: Catechism shows importance of being married in the Church

Regular local features:

Seeking the Face of the Lord: Memories of a wise mother and her witness of faith
Buscando la Cara del Señor: Recuerdos de una madre sabia y su testimonio de fe
Editorial: Young adults travel overseas to build up the body of Christ
From the Editor Emeritus: What the psalms say about God’s judgment
Cornucopia: One way or another, we’ll get these kids launched
Twenty Something: Finding a job and keeping the faith
Be Our Guest: My call back home to the Catholic Church
Letters to the Editor
- No letters printed this week
Events Calendar
- Reunion is planned for 1960 graduates of the former Sacred Heart Central High School
Obituaries
- General listing
- Dorothy Colgan of St. Meinrad was mother of priest and poet
My Journey to God: The Longing

Catholic News Service:

Arriving in Portugal, pope says Church must witness its beliefs
Pope says sex abuse crisis is ‘terrifying’ example of Church failings
Kagan’s career in academia and administration to come under scrutiny
Humans oriented toward communion, says longtime pro-life advocate Alvare
Church unity doesn’t mean an artificial harmony, Archbishop Gregory says
Finance reform hampered by politics, says former U.S. ambassador
Column: Procuring organs ‘over my dead body?
Column: Navigating religion and politics in today’s world
The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Question Corner: Sacred vessels used for Body and Blood of Christ must be made of precious metals

FaithAlive!

Pope exhorts priests to use Internet to proclaim the Gospel
Discussion Point: Papal writings challenge, lead to prayer

Items of Interest

Here are a few items that may be of particular interest to you -- and you can get them online right now!

Racing for a higher cause: Race for Vocations team members walk and run as witnesses
Temperatures in the 40s and brisk winds made for challenging race conditions for the more than 35,000 participants in the May 8 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and its accompanying Finish Line 500 Festival 5K in Indianapolis. But for 178 of those walkers and runners, the cold climate did not cool the warmth in their hearts as they prayed for an increased awareness that God has a vocation for everyone. (Page 8)
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Archdiocese reaches settlement in abuse case
In an effort to help the victim of abuse by a former priest 34 years ago continue his healing process, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has reached an amicable settlement in a lawsuit filed in 2005 by “John Doe CT.” The settlement allows “John Doe CT,” whose name was not used in the lawsuit, to avoid the emotional distress and expense of a public trial. “My hope and prayer is that this victim finds the healing and peace he seeks,” said Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein. (Page 1)
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National and world news you may have missed...

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