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 Tobin's column, the editorial page and our events calendar.

Front pageOur May 1, 2015 issue

Local stories:

  • The joy of Joyce: 92-year-old shares gifts, life lessons and love as volunteer at St. Christopher School
  • ICC reports successes for 2015 session of General Assembly
  • More than 800 graduating from three Catholic colleges in archdiocese
  • Chastity program celebrates 20 years of helping youths live lives of ‘honesty, decency and integrity’
  • Immigration is at the heart of 150-year-old St. Patrick Parish in Indianapolis
  • Special collection to assist Nepal earthquake victims
  • What was in the news on April 30, 1965? The archdiocese plans a Catholic Center in Bloomington, and the pope ends an ornate tradition
  • Parish Decree: St. Bernadette/Intercultural Ministries Institute
  • Photos: Nativity dedication (print edition only)

Regular local features:

  • Rejoice in the Lord: Christ has set us free, and freedom is our responsibility
    • Alégrense en el Señor: Cristo nos ha librado; velar por la libertad es nuestra responsabilidad
  • Editorial: The Armenian genocide of 1915
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Early Church - Where did the 12 Apostles go?
  • It's All Good: Any day is a good day to express appreciation to others
  • Faith, Hope and Charity: Vitriol in religious freedom debate contaminates dignity, passion of discussion
  • Reflection: Remembering Cardinal George
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Instead of cutting money to social programs, congressman needs to bring more and better paying jobs to state
  • Events Calendar
    • St. Mary youth group in North Vernon hosting Vocations Day on May 22
    • Catholic Radio Indy golf outing set for May 12 at Plum Creek Golf Club
    • Father Donald Buchanan invites all to 50th anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving on May 3
    • SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi School in Greenwood to host Fun Run on May 9
    • Holy Family Home Educators Conference set for May 15-16 at Marian University in Indianapolis
    • Change in start time for dedication of Sisters of Providence marker on May 2
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Catherine Arkenberg ministered in education for 39 years, including in Indiana
  • My Journey to God: From His Heart the Rivers Flow

Catholic News Service:

  • No boring homilies, pope tells new priests at ordination
  • Pope prays for quake victims, sends donation, urges solidarity; archdiocesan collection is planned
  • Holy Father’s prayer suggestion: Remember when you first met Jesus in your life
  • Cardinal George remembered for close relationship with God
  • Supreme Court considers place of same-sex marriage in states that bar it
  • Mother and son: Pope Francis shares personal, intimate devotion to Mary
  • Column: Make an effort to accompany others in times of sorrow
  • The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Easter
  • Question Corner: The Church holds that non-believers can be saved, but still through Christ

FaithAlive!

  • With spiritual guidance, doubt can lead to a strong faith
  • Faith, as a supernatural gift, can overcome human doubts

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