Criterion E-Newsletter (November 6, 2015)

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November 6, 2015 issue

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Local stories:

‘Please don’t forget us’: Assisting millions of Syrian and Iraqi refugees is a way of expressing faith, CRS director says
- How to help victims of refugee crises
United Catholic Appeal campaign on Nov. 7-8 will impact lives throughout the archdiocese
Supporting Church in the Holy Land a ‘question of love’
What was in the news on Nov. 5, 1965? Revelation document passed at Council, the editors respond to charges of communism, and parish societies are proclaimed dead
Seminarians’ pilgrimage of faith includes visit to saint’s shrine
More local volunteers are still needed to help with National Catholic Youth Conference on Nov. 19-21
Photos: Consoling the Heart of Jesus retreat (print edition only)

Vocations Supplement

Column: The Jubilee of Mercy and discernment
God’s joy and humor shine through in priest’s life
Benedictine Sisters find joy in community, ministry and prayer
High schools work to help students be open to God’s call in their lives
Carmelite nuns’ community celebrates 500th anniversary of foundress’ birth
Sister’s focus on doing ‘small things’ leads to closer bond with God
Saint, Sisters of Providence help young adult’s discernment to religious life
Seminarian looks forward to empowering the faith of the laity
Husband, father becomes a deacon to serve the Church in a different way

Regular local features:

Rejoice in the Lord: A vibrant young Church renews us all
- Alégrense en el Señor: El dinamismo de la Iglesia joven nos renueva a todos
Editorial: The synod’s final report
From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - The remarkable St. Bernard and the papacy
It's All Good: God is at work in all of us—wherever we are on our journey
Faith, Hope and Charity: Doing all we can to help with the refugee crisis
Be Our Guest: A Call to Love: Vocation Awareness
Letters to the Editor
- Founding Fathers knew the importance of the Second Amendment, reader says
Events Calendar
- Advent African-American and African Catholic Women’s Retreat set for Dec. 5
- Sisters of Providence to host Feast of Our Lady of Providence Mass on Nov. 14
- Six Divorce and Beyond sessions scheduled from Nov. 10-Dec. 15
- St. Barnabas Parish offers unique ‘Giving Market’ on Nov. 21-22
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Unborn purpose

Catholic News Service:

U.S. bishops to consider election document, USCCB priorities and sainthood causes
Cardinal, adviser to pope, says everyone is responsible to protect Earth
Despite violence, Pope Francis says he hopes to visit Central African Republic
Pope will visit Mexico in February, cardinal says in homily
Strength in adversity: When families are everything
Pope: God doesn’t condemn sinners; he weeps, waits for their conversion
Knowing how to cry opens one to tenderness, pope says at cemetery Mass
Column: Getting rid of clutter to make room for things of the spirit
The Sunday Readings: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Question Corner: Mary Magdalene was a disciple of Jesus and the first witness of his resurrection

FaithAlive!

Those who are dying can teach the living important lessons
Church teaching upholds the dignity of people who are close to death

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Value of Catholic schools to country and Church is indispensable, speaker says

This year's Vocations Supplement features a variety of stories about the different kinds of religious sisters living and serving the archdiocese, as well as one of our deacons, a seminarian, and how vocations are being promoted in our high schools. The supplement additionally provides a word from Father Eric Augenstein, archdiocesan director of vocations. (Pages 9-16)
See our Vocations Supplement

‘Please don’t forget us’: Assisting millions of Syrian and Iraqi refugees is a way of expressing faith, CRS director says

Cullen Larson sat back comfortably in his chair, calm and relaxed. One would never guess the responsibilities resting upon his shoulders in his most visible role with Catholic Relief Services (CRS)—serving as the organization’s director of the southeastern United States and as acting director of the Midwestern states. But most impactful to him of late was his temporary role as country representative in Iraq in February and March. (Page 1)
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Web-only features

United Catholic Appeal

Imagine a situation where parishes must each pay for the education and retirement of its priests. Where each parish must provide housing and food for the needy within its boundaries, placement for refugees, and professional development for its parish school teachers. With the United Catholic Appeal: Christ Our Hope (UCA), parishes need not incur such financial burdens.
Learn more about the United Catholic Appeal

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