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 February 24, 2012 issue

Local stories:

  • 'The ministry of presence': Chaplain’s apprentice uses out-of-the-box approach to connect with college students
  • Ad limina visit brings no news on new archbishop, affirms Bishop Coyne’s social media outreach
  • Scholarship Tax Credit clears Senate, faces hurdles in House
    • Stay connected with the legislature through weekly I-CAN updates
  • What was in the news on Feb. 23, 1962? A plea for Catholics not to support the John Birch Society, and 10 new cardinals mark an all-time high
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
    • Lenten activities available online
  • Gabriel Project ‘angels’ lauded for their commitment to life
  • How has faith affected your marriage?

Regular local features:

  • Editorial: Evangelization vs. secularism
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - The beginning of Exodus
  • Cornucopia: On the Lenten journey with present-day Apostles
  • Emmaus Walk: Me, a sinner? Confessions of a self-centered co-worker
  • Faith and Family: Form children in God’s glorious freedom
  • Be Our Guest: Religious conscience and the Obama administration
  • Letters to the Editor
    • A call to defend our Church and not violate the tenets of our faith
    • HHS issue is between government and all religious organizations, reader says
  • Events Calendar
    • Chicago auxiliary bishop to present black history lecture on Feb. 28
    • Grief ministry seminar on March 22 offers help for pastoral ministers
    • ‘Voices Uniting to End Hunger’ conference is March 3 in Indianapolis
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Petra Daschbach taught Latin and religion classes at Catholic high schools in several states for 41 years
  • My Journey to God: Instrumental by God’s Grace Alone

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope creates 22 new cardinals, including three from U.S., Canada
  • Bishops bring variety of concerns to Vatican on ad limina visit
  • Church leaders called to preserve tradition, pope tells new cardinals
  • Family is key to new generation rooted in Gospel, pope tells symposium audience
  • Former Anglican priests begin formation to be ordained Catholic priests
  • Future of Catholic health care seen in service to community, poor
  • Hearing examines contraceptive mandate’s impact on religious liberty
  • ‘Faithful Citizenship’ gives Catholics a chance to seek the common good
  • Governor Christie vetoes same-sex marriage bill, wants issue put to voters
  • The Sunday Readings: First Sunday in Lent
  • Go Ask Your Father: All three persons of the Trinity are part of our prayer at Mass

FaithAlive!

  • Christ resisted Satan by being faithful to his human nature
  • Taking ‘desert time’ during Lenten season can bring us closer to Christ

Interested in gaining access to all these features each week?

Then subscribe to The Criterion

 

Local site Links: