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 15, 2013 issue

Local stories:

  • Archbishop reacts with joy to election of pope
    • Area Catholics respond with surprise and hope to election of Pope Francis
    • Archdiocesan seminarian proclaims first reading at Mass for the Election of a Pope
    • Archbishop Tobin celebrates Mass for election of new pope
    • Retired pope addressed ‘crisis of reason,’ speaker says
    • Students at St. Mary School in North Vernon hold mock conclave
  • Batesville Deanery recommendations to be considered by advisory boards
    • Indianapolis deaneries to begin Connected in the Spirit next week
  • Bills to protect children from sexual exploitation clear first hurdle
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at various archdiocesan parishes
  • Readers open their hearts to share what they love about the faith
  • Dinner dance unites families, friends with special needs
    • SPRED participants live out their faith during Mass at St. Meinrad Parish

Regular local features:

  • Editorial: Welcoming our new pope
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - What good does it do to pray?
  • Catholic Evangelization Outreach: A specific saint and evangelization
  • Reflection: Bubby and the cross
  • Be Our Guest: There is more to understanding poverty and its implications than many of us realize
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Our Lady of Grace Academy Class of 1963 hosting 50-year reunion on April 27
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Beatrice Hoberg taught music for 40 years and wrote textbooks
  • My Journey to God: My Load Is Heavy

Catholic News Service:

  • 'We have a pope!': Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio elected pope, chooses the name Francis
    • Text of Pope Francis’ remarks from balcony after his election
    • New pope ‘figure of unity’ for all Catholics, says USCCB president
  • Conscience-protection bill for HHS mandate introduced in House
  • Column: Take time to connect with the poor this Lenten season
  • Column: Even suffering can yield beauty when we look for Christ’s promise
  • The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent
  • Question Corner: Christ’s title, ‘Son of Man,’ can refer both to his humanity and his divinity

FaithAlive!

  • Let Lent be a spiritual pilgrimage to Holy Week and Easter
  • Shape the world that you want to live in during the season of Lent

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