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 November 25, 2011 issue

Local stories:

  • ‘Called to Glory’: Youths at NCYC honor Christ with electronic ‘holy shout-out’
    • NCYC gathering was ‘Catholic Church at its best,’ local organizer says
    • Teenagers celebrate their faith during opening session of NCYC
    • Speaker encourages youths to read Scripture for guidance and support
    • NCYC participants encouraged to connect with Christ
    • Youth conference attendees make sacrament of reconciliation a priority
    • ‘Called to Glory’: Youths live out their faith at National Catholic Youth Conference (photo spread)
    • Eucharistic procession leads teens to deeper faith
    • The ‘parable of the iPod touch’ applies to faith sharing
    • T-shirt messages vividly express Catholic faith
    • Bishops enjoy seeing vibrancy of youths’ faith at conference
    • Teens answer the call to service at NCYC by helping people in need
    • Thousands of teens explore priestly, religious vocations during NCYC
    • Fun and faith draw Catholic teens to Victory Park at youth conference
    • Roncalli senior sings before thousands, lives dream of being ‘Called to Glory’
  • As new Mass translation begins, priest reflects on its preparation
  • Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
    • Advent resources are available on archdiocesan Web site

Regular local features:

  • Editorial: The gift of the Mass
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - Beginning the Book of Isaiah
  • Cornucopia: Thanksgiving can honor the darndest things
  • Emmaus Walk: This season and always, will you accept the gift of God’s love?
  • Faith and Family: Want faith-filled children? Take them to Mass
  • Letters to the Editor
    • New Mass translation is long overdue, reader says
    • Priest is example of all our clergy, who serve the people of God in unsung ways every day
  • Events Calendar
    • African Mass to be celebrated on Dec. 4 at St. Rita Church
    • ‘Advent Lessons and Carols’ service is Dec. 2 at cathedral
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: The Chalice

Catholic News Service:

  • State high court says backers of Proposition 8 have standing to appeal ruling
  • Cardinal Wuerl says U.S. ordinariate for former Anglicans to be created on Jan. 1
  • In Africa, pope asks Church to be model of reconciliation
  • Column: Muslim students are welcome at The Catholic University of America
  • The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Advent
  • Question Corner: Church forbids Catholics to join Freemasonry, which is a religion

FaithAlive!

  • Advent reminds us that we are part of God’s enduring family
  • Mystery binds together God’s almighty power and our freedom

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