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This week in The Criterion

March 25, 2011 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:

'It gives them a sense of the world': Catholic school students form special bond with soldiers serving overseas
Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein is hospitalized after suffering mild stroke at home on March 18
Fundraising dinner supports Church in the Holy Land
Amendment to ban same-sex marriage expected to pass Senate panel
What was in the news on March 24, 1961? Trouble in Hungary and musings on Lenten fasting
‘Fiesta’ of faith: Special Religious Development participants enjoy dinner and dance
Archdiocesan parishes schedule Lenten penance services
Sales increase at new St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in Bedford

Regular local features:

Seeking the Face of the Lord: Faithful prayer and obedience keep us close to God
Buscando la Cara del Señor: La oración fiel y la obediencia nos mantienen cerca de Dios
Editorial: Why people leave the Church
From the Editor Emeritus: The Annunciation and the Incarnation
Cornucopia: A throwaway society should not include disposable people
Emmaus Walk: Catechumens, sponsors, candidates and kids … oh my!
Faith and Family: Seek the help of the angels during Lent
Be Our Guest: One in Christ program is now offered at Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis
Letters to the Editor
- Organization’s suggestions miss the point on true meaning of Lent, reader says
- Are recommendations from Coalition on Climate Change what Pope Benedict XVI has in mind?
Events Calendar
- Tony Avellana and friends plan concert to benefit pro-life ministry
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Mary Charles Spalding taught at Catholic schools for 58 years
My Journey to God: Sophia’s Insights on Cleaning

Catholic News Service:

Archbishop Dolan assures Japanese prelate of U.S. prayers and solidarity
Catholic experts: Japan disaster raises ethical questions about energy
- How can you help the people of Japan?
Retreat master says dancing with the saints is the key to Lent
Pope calls on leaders to protect and allow aid for civilians in Libya
Despite massive destruction, Salesian-run school continues its mission
Pope says parishes are places for prayer, learning and charity
Virginia priest loses 43 pounds for World Youth Day fundraiser
The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent
Go Ask Your Father: It is parents’ duty to make sure their children are confirmed in the Church

FaithAlive!

Reconciliation is an essential part of Christianity
The woman at the well shared the good news of God’s mercy

Items of Interest

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

Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein is hospitalized after suffering mild stroke at home on March 18
Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein suffered a mild stroke on March 18, and was admitted to St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. The archbishop, who is 72, was resting comfortably at St. Vincent Hospital and was still in the hospital as The Criterion was going to press on Tuesday evening. He was alert and talking with his doctors, and has been visiting with a few priests of the archdiocese. (Page 1)
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Fundraising dinner supports Church in the Holy Land
Franciscan Father Peter Vasko told more than 200 supporters of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land (FFHL) during a March 12 fundraising dinner in Indianapolis that he now sees the beginnings of a good future for the Church in the land where Jesus walked the Earth 2,000 years ago. The FFHL gives support to Catholics in the Holy Land so that the Church can remain there. (Page 3)
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Web-only features

Photo Gallery: Special Religious Development participants enjoy dinner and dance
“Fiesta” costumes, decorations and menu made the 11th annual archdiocesan Special Religious Development dinner and dance even more fun for SPRED participants, their families, friends, catechists and other program supporters on March 19 at the Marten House in Indianapolis. Ten parishes in central and southern Indiana host SPRED groups. See photos from this event--or purchase reprints--and read our news story.
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National and world news you may have missed...

Capital building Here's a sampling of some news stories that ran on our website this past week or so that you may have missed. Click the headline to see the story: