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 December 16, 2011 issue

Local stories:

  • 'Operation Lourdes': Students’ surprise sends special teacher on a dream trip to sacred grotto in France
  • Indiana’s bishops offer statement on state labor issues
  • Retiring superintendent’s legacy includes improving schools
  • A century of faith comes to an end at St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish
  • Founder saddened by closing of Terre Haute pro-life ministry
  • New Albany Deanery parish celebrates 150 years of faith
  • What was in the news on Dec. 15, 1961? Pope John XXIII appeals for Christian unity and for the primacy of Latin
  • SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad announce Christmas liturgies
  • Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes throughout December

Regular local features:

  • Editorial: ‘Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship’ outlines Catholics’ political responsibility
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - Exhorting the Jews to return
  • Faithful Lines: The holidays bring love and joy to almost everyone
  • Catholic Education Outreach: ‘Don’t eat the marshmallow’
  • Letters to the Editor
    • At what cost—literally—is new translation of Roman Missal?
  • Events Calendar
    • Details announced for St. Francis de Sales School Reunion
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: The Gifts of Advent

Catholic News Service:

  • Bishops’ concerns rise over growing infringements on religious liberty
  • Pope says late cardinal should inspire use of mass media to spread Gospel
  • Vatican congregation approves miracle needed for Blessed Marianne Cope’s canonization
  • Economic hardship hits nearly all, from individuals to nations
  • New missal translation introduced in 2011 is also an evangelization tool
  • Archbishop Dolan defines human dignity as ‘primary doctrine’ of the Church
  • ‘You are not alone,’ bishops tell undocumented immigrants
  • Philadelphia leader: ‘Painful’ year may bring school and parish closings
  • Cuban bishops announce Marian jubilee year, confirm papal visit during 2012
  • Website fosters faith, fellowship among students, campus ministries
  • Health and Human Services secretary says girls under 17 must consult doctors to get Plan B
  • Column: Unconditional parental love
  • Column: Who says we don’t live in a cruel, unusual and crazy world?
  • The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent
  • Go Ask Your Father: Canon law recommends that Catholics should be confirmed before marriage

FaithAlive!

  • Christ’s virgin birth reveals that he is Lord of creation
  • Extraordinary events happen in the births of John the Baptist, Jesus

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