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 23, 2011 issue

Local stories:

  • Archbishop Buechlein’s retirement, arrival of Bishop Coyne top local stories
  • Innkeeper tells of the miraculous birth of Christ
  • Readers share their favorite Christmas memories
    • Surprise proves that grace is found where you least expect it
    • Children ask Santa Claus for new Nativity set for their Christmas gift
    • Dolls bring magic of Christmas for woman who helped children
    • Christmas provides years of special memories of faith and fellowship
  • Marian's Madrigal (photo spread)
  • The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 for Christmas holiday
  • Official Appointments

Regular local features:

  • Editorial: Good news in the Holy Land
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians
  • Cornucopia: ‘Tis the night before Christmas (almost), and we can’t wait!
  • Faith and Family: Make the baby Jesus’ manger soft this Christmas
  • Reflection: An Advent farewell to Archbishop Kelly
  • Be Our Guest: More Birthline volunteers needed in the archdiocese
  • Letters to the Editor
    • At what cost—literally—is new translation of Roman Missal?
  • Events Calendar
    • SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad announce Christmas liturgies
    • St. Malachy Parish will present ‘Catholics Returning Home’ series
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Joseph Clare McCarthy ministered for 58 years as a teacher, principal and parish staff member in four states
  • My Journey to God: Mary

Catholic News Service:

  • Roman Missal voted top news story of 2011; Pope Benedict top newsmaker
  • Church agencies rush aid to thousands of Philippine flood victims
  • Pope advances sainthood causes of Marianne Cope, Kateri Tekakwitha
  • Evidence of alleged miracle credited to Archbishop Sheen heads to Rome
  • Column: The Christmas ‘shock’—We must take Jesus seriously
  • The Sunday Readings: Feast of the Birth of the Lord / Christmas
  • Question Corner: Reader offers another perspective on church fees for weddings and funerals

FaithAlive!

  • The prologue of St. John’s Gospel focuses on Jesus’ divinity
  • God joins himself to humanity forever in Christ’s birth

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