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 events calendar.

Front pageOur June 12, 2009 issue

Local stories:

  • 'Precious in the eyes of God—and ours': Three men consecrated for priestly service to the Church
    • Joy in serving Jesus: Three men dedicate their lives to Christ as priests (photo spread -- print edition only)
  • Mickey Lentz named new chancellor for archdiocese
  • School choice tax credit is part of governor’s budget package
  • Franciscan Father Michael Perry is elected vicar general of order
  • Roncalli student wins right to attend public school summer session
  • Serra Club vocations essay: Priests, deacons and religious help others discern vocations

Family Health Supplement

  • Diagnosis critical? New book sees growing threats to Catholic health care, conscience
  • Detroit pastors share message of faith, hope in light of auto crisis
  • Volunteers promote international adoptions of Down syndrome babies
  • Cutting U.S. poverty rate in half by 2020 seen as vital for country
  • Fight secular trends, base ministry on love, health care leaders urged

Regular local features:

  • Seeking the Face of the Lord: Precepts meant to guarantee minimum required to practice faith
  • Buscando la Cara del Señor: La intención de los mandamientos de la Iglesia es garantizar el mínimo indispensable para practicar la fe
  • Editorial: President and pope visit the Middle East
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Basic Catholicism - The pope is not infallible
  • Cornucopia: Staying young doesn’t involve plastic surgery
  • Twenty Something: Earthly ambition, divine perspective - How to stay on track
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Holy Spirit Parish to host reception for three priests
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: Trail Signs

Catholic News Service:

  • Jerusalem prayer service spotlights call for peace in Holy Land
  • Lebanon’s opposition setback seen as a boost for diplomatic relations
  • Column: Life lessons for the Class of 2009: ‘Put God in the center ...’
  • Column: Marketing discovers a new wrinkle for your looks
  • The Sunday Readings: Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
  • Question Corner: Several Hebrew names for Jesus translate to mean ‘God is savior’

FaithAlive!

  • Senior citizens often must say goodbye to family home
  • Discussion Point: Elderly experience many changes

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