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 May 30, 2014 issue

Local stories:

  • Archbishop Tobin announces changes for Indianapolis deaneries; three parishes to close
    • Archbishop: Connected in the Spirit will lead us to even more faithful discipleship
    • Parishioners, pastors express sadness over decision to close parishes
    • Connected in the Spirit: Indianapolis Deaneries Decrees
    • Conectados en el Espíritu: Decanatos de Indianápolis
  • Ready to serve God’s people: 2014 Ordinations
    • Deacon’s vocation takes root, flourishes in parish community
    • Time, prayer, positive examples guide deacon to priesthood
  • What was in the news on May 29, 1964? Priests needs to help teach liturgy reforms to the laity, and the Knights of Columbus change membership rules
  • Woman’s story, teen’s work show spirit of Church
    • CYO recognition highlights work of both adults and young people
  • Photo spread: 2014 Race for Vocations

Regular local features:

  • Rejoice in the Lord: We are challenged to be Spirit-filled evangelizers
    • Alégrense en el Señor: Hemos recibido el reto de ser evangelizadores con Espíritu
  • Editorial: Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Old Testament - The Israelites cross into the Promised Land
  • Faith and Family: Lessons learned while mowing the lawn
  • Reflection: Indy 500 driver teaches lesson about acknowledging misdeeds
  • Letters to the Editor
    • President’s actions show a leader hostile to the Catholic faith, reader says
  • Events Calendar
    • St. Francis of Assisi, the 21st century are themes of June 16 Fatima program
    • ‘Faith in Action’ radio show features local faith stories
    • Theology on Tap Indianapolis features Catholic singer/songwriter on June 11
    • Ozanam Breakfast
    • Belle of Louisville cruise set to sail for New Albany Deanery middle school youth
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Ann Brendan Burget taught in Catholic schools in Indiana and Illinois
  • My Journey to God: Let God Be God

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope says his ‘most authentic’ gestures during Holy Land visit were spontaneous
  • Pope to meet with sex abuse victims, confirms investigation of Bertone
  • Fifty years later, pope and patriarch meet again in Jerusalem
  • On last morning in Holy Land, Pope Francis reaches out to Muslims, Jews
  • Rulings on same-sex marriage called ‘mistake,’ ‘travesty of justice’
  • Bishops: Some gay Catholics oppose making civil unions into marriage
  • By ministering to immigrants, religious sister’s goal is ‘healing hearts’
  • Column: Remembering a Jesuit and his mission in Syria
  • Column: When appearances lead us astray, listen to the music
  • The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
  • Question Corner: Apostolic pardon can allow a dying person to enter immediately into heaven

FaithAlive!

  • Water is a powerful spiritual symbol throughout the Bible
  • Believers must choose to drink the waters of eternal life that Jesus offers

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