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 August 3, 2012 issue

Local stories:

  • Priest and couple honored for liturgical music leadership
  • Cardinal affirms black Catholic experience in the U.S.
    • Black Catholic groups affirm liberating power of the Gospel in the African-American community
    • Comments still being accepted for National Black Catholic Congress Pastoral Plan of Action
  • Father Francis Bryan celebrates 50 years of priestly ministry
  • Serra Club vocations essay: Priests and religious show in their lives a total dedication to God
  • Thieves, vandals target food pantry that helps 3,100 families in need each week
  • What was in the news on Aug. 3, 1962? Arizona judge upholds state abortion ban
  • Priest and two brothers celebrate 50 years as monks of Saint Meinrad
  • Official Appointments

Regular local features:

  • Editorial: What do Mormons believe?
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - The books of Amos and Hosea
  • It's All Good: Spend some quiet time with God and walk away refreshed
  • Faith, Hope and Charity: A forecast of hope
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Pursue God in an effective way
    • Thank you for wonderful story on Providence Sister Susan Dinnin
  • Events Calendar
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Supercentenarian Emelie Weil of Milan was the 21st oldest person in the world at age 112
    • Franciscan Sister Mary Ammann taught at Catholic high schools in Indiana and Ohio
  • My Journey to God: Lessons

Catholic News Service:

  • ‘An Epidemic of Tragic Proportions’: ‘Epidemic’ of child sexual exploitation gets Atlanta community’s attention
  • Enforcement of HHS mandate blocked for Catholic-run business
  • If mental illness is a factor, shooting suspect might be ‘troubled soul’
  • No ‘middle ground’ possible with LCWR on key issues, Bishop Blair says
  • The tax man cometh: How will Church institutions pay for health care reform?
  • Poll shows Americans frustrated with tone in political campaigns
  • London Catholic churches open hospitality centers for Olympic visitors
  • Atlanta’s faith community unites to tackle exploitation of kids
  • Parishioners help homeless teens, runaways avoid sexual exploitation
  • New Vatican doctrinal chief talks about SSPX, LCWR discussions
  • Poor may lack ‘powerful lobbies,’ but have ‘greatest needs,’ bishop says
  • Beekeeping is a spiritual endeavor for Wisconsin Redemptorist brother
  • Missouri bishops support proposed ‘right to pray’ amendment on August ballot
  • For Olympic swimmer, ‘sense of humility’ is key to all her accomplishments
  • Column: Fulton Sheen, apostle of television
  • Column: Show me the money or show me the values?
  • The Sunday Readings: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Question Corner: Canon law says deceased member of Christian faithful must be given funeral

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