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 March 16, 2012 issue

Local stories:

  • 'That's how I see Jesus': Artist’s work captures the honor of people who serve and give their lives for others
    • Local monuments are tributes to faith and determination of Irish ancestors
  • Catholic Charities, parishes plan for long-term tornado relief
  • Retiring legislator says Church’s social justice teachings shaped his agenda
  • General Assembly passes legislation to curb human trafficking, assist low-income families
  • CNN documentary on sainthood of Mother Theodore is available online
  • Church on right side of fight to protect life, religious freedom, priest says
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • What was in the news on March 16, 1962? Pope Pius XI saw Red danger when others were blind to it, and vocations exhibit draws crowd to Clarksville

Regular local features:

  • Editorial: Threats to traditional marriage
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - Books of Leviticus and Numbers
  • Faithful Lines: Personal eulogy for a faith-filled gentleman and scholar
  • Catholic Evangelization Outreach: Bringing people to Christ needs to be a team effort
  • Be Our Guest: Power of God’s forgiveness shines through in movie’s pro-life message
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters published this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Religious freedom rally set for March 23
    • College seminary to sponsor lecture on March 22 at Marian University’s library
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Catherine Mary Koetter, the mother of Msgr. Paul Koetter, died on March 2 in Beech Grove
  • My Journey to God: Centering Force

Catholic News Service:

  • Church must better explain teaching on sexuality, pope tells U.S. bishops
  • Privacy concerns grow as more websites monitor Americans’ online lives
  • Vatican congregation for the clergy overturns decision, says 13 Cleveland parishes closed since 2009 must reopen
  • Catholics, Anglicans need to renew commitment to unity, pope says
  • In Mexico and Cuba, papal trip to highlight local and regional issues
  • State legislatures consider myriad proposals to limit abortions or abortion funding
  • Don’t lose hope, even in hardship, Holy Father tells Middle East Christians
  • Catholic Charities, women’s center team up to help young pregnant women
  • Column: Especially in today’s world, faith has need of the whole truth
  • The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday in Lent
  • Question Corner: Catholics can gain partial or plenary indulgences for themselves or others

FaithAlive!

  • Christians should live the paradox of life-giving sacrifice
  • During Lent, St. John’s Gospel reminds us of God’s universal love

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