This week in The Criterion

April 15, 2011 issue

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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:

‘Lord, I forgive them’: Faith led POW to humility and peace in Vietnamese prison camp
Giving hope to others guides Spirit of Service winners
- Lou Holtz to be keynote speaker at Spirit of Service dinner
Holy Week liturgies are set at cathedral and Saint Meinrad
Abortion reporting law to protect minors passes House
- Marriage amendment passes House and Senate
What was in the news on April 14, 1961? A request for the whole Mass in English
Catholic News Around Indiana
Archdiocesan parishes schedule Lenten penance services
Official Appointments

Regular local features:

Seeking the Face of the Lord: Pieta represents a tender call to faith in the life to come
Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Piedad representa un llamado compasivo a la fe en la próxima vida
Editorial: Easter symbols reveal the blessings of Good Friday
From the Editor Emeritus: The wisdom of the saints - St. Anselm
Faithful Lines: Clearing debris is a worthwhile Lenten goal
Catholic Education Outreach: Catholic education and faith formation by the numbers
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Events Calendar
- Cardinal Ritter High School to host Tenebrae Service on Good Friday
- Catholic Radio dinner is set for April 28
- More runners are sought for Race for Vocations team
- Knights to sponsor 75th annual Way of the Cross
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Morning Prayer

Catholic News Service:

New sex abuse allegations down slightly in 2010
Vatican announces Masses, Oct. 22 feast day for Blessed John Paul
Nun and laywoman aiding the homeless to receive Laetare Medal
Church culture must change after sex abuse scandal, archbishop says
Nun gives voice to abuse victims in Lenten meditations for pope
Clashes, airport closure block papal envoy’s mission to Ivory Coast
Virginia bans abortion coverage in state health insurance exchanges
Priests ministered to Catholic soldiers on both sides during Civil War
Cardinal backs bill to ensure conscience rights in health plan choices
Brother of slain Pakistani minister says he forgives murderers
Column: The courage to refuse to cooperate in evil actions
Column: Toasting true love on the road to Golgotha
The Sunday Readings: Palm Sunday/The Lord’s Passion
Question Corner: Tearing of temple veil on Good Friday symbolizes a new time of salvation

FaithAlive!

Stations of the Cross are prayed by Catholics around the world
Parables and disputes reveal the acceptance and rejection of Jesus

Items of Interest

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

Giving hope to others guides Spirit of Service winners
An emphasis on sharing one’s talents and giving hope to others not only guides Charles Guynn, but also the other people who will be honored by the archdiocese with the Spirit of Service Award—Fiorella Gambetta-Gibson, David M. Jackson and Leo Stenz. The four winners will be recognized during a May 11 dinner which will benefit Catholic Charities Indianapolis. Legendary football coach and motivational speaker Lou Holtz will be the keynote speaker at the event. (Page 1)
Read our news story | Spirit of Service website

Holy Week liturgies are set at cathedral, Saint Meinrad and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Holy Week liturgies at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis, Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad and the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are open to the public. SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis is collaborating with St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., in Indianapolis for the celebration of Holy Week liturgies. (Page 2)
Read our news story

Web-only features

"Catholic New Around Indiana" online archive
The Catholic newspapers of the five dioceses of Indiana -- Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, Indianapolis and Lafayette -- have agreed to share news stories with each other on a regular basis. Sometimes these new stories appear in the print edition of The Criterion, while many more appear on our website. Get all the stories in our "Catholic New Around Indiana" online archive.
Go to our Indiana Catholic news page

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: