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 Archbishop Buechlein's column, the editorial page and our newly redesigned events calendar.

Our February 3, 2006 issue

Local stories:

• ‘God is Love’: In encyclical, pope calls for deeper understanding of love
• Ecumenical presence strengthens annual pro-life event
• Hours before his execution, Bieghler joins Catholic Church
• Dump truck, tools, equipment stolen from Calvary Cemetery
• Hundreds attend SS. Francis and Clare Bible study
• Father Jonathan Meyer named director of youth, young adult ministry
• Immigration bill threatens families, children
  • How committee members voted on two bills
• Official Appointments

Spring Marriage Supplement :

• Archdiocese participates in national survey onmarriage
• Wedding Announcements
• Programs help couples prepare for marriage
• Couples look to Christian courtship to find deeper love (Catholic News Service)

Regular local features:

• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Marriage - A sacrament of love lived in the real world
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: El matrimonio - Un sacramento de amor vivido en el mundo real
• Editorial: Maintain Christian heritage
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - One or two Marys?
• Cornucopia: Ah, sweet mystery of life—and death!
• Faithful Lines: Keeping our ‘here and now’ more orderly
• Be Our Guest: Pope Benedict’s first encyclical inspires local Catholic Charities
• Letters to the Editor
  • Writer owes apology for judgmental column
  • Driving legislation sends wrong message
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Come to Me

Catholic News Service:

• Possible miracle identified for John Paul II’s sainthood cause
• New Cristo Rey high school to open in Archdiocese of Washington
• Column: The holiness of all vocations
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
• Question Corner: Gospels don’t reveal that Mary knew Jesus’ fate

FaithAlive!:

• To be a welcoming parish, members must reach out to everyone
• Hospitality is critical to parish life
• Discussion point: Hospitality requires effort