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 December 23, 2016 issue

Local stories:

  • A Christmas message from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin
    • Mensaje de Navidad del Cardenal Joseph W. Tobin
  • Office of Intercultural Ministry celebrates 20 years of creating ‘richer experience for everybody’ in local Church
  • Archbishop Tobin becoming a cardinal tops local news stories
  • Workshop helps pastoral leaders ‘look deeper’ at what they do
  • Readers share their favorite Christmas memories
    • Unique Christmas crèche a treasured family heirloom
    • Fifty years later, manger from faraway place a family tradition
    • A sign of faith and mercy in a place of tragedy and sadness
    • Granddaughter, Father Noah create special Christmas Eve memory
    • For a poor little girl, a Christmas wish comes true in children’s home
    • Feast of the Seven Fishes has special Christmas meaning for family
    • Homeless man shares in celebration of Christ’s birth
    • Family continues much-loved Christmas tradition full of fun
    • Roncalli, St. Jude families help make special Christmas wish come true
    • Guadalupe Mass leads to special memory for teacher and family
    • Memories of grandmothers, and a Ritter holiday tradition
  • Men’s conference participants offer public witness to faith
  • Shrinking the Monster helps others, author heal from child abuse
  • Former Hispanic Ministry coordinator named director of Intercultural Ministry
  • The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 for Christmas holiday
  • Official Appointment

Regular local features:

  • Rejoice in the Lord: God is closer to us than we dare admit
    • Alégrense en el Señor: Dios está más cerca de lo que nos atrevemos a reconocer
  • Editorial: The awesomeness of Christmas each year
  • From the Editor Emeritus: The Incarnation - This is what we celebrate this Christmas
  • Cornucopia: This is the day the Lord has made, so rejoice and be glad
  • Emmaus Walk: Make time beyond Christmas to stay in touch with God
  • Faith and Family: Reflecting on childbirth can draw us closer to God
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Catholic War Veterans looking to increase presence across Indiana
  • Events Calendar
    • Catholics Returning Home to be offered at St. Malachy Church starting in January
    • Documentary on Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg to be shown on Jan. 18
    • Presentation on Catholic families offered at Christ the King Church on Jan. 18
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: First Christmas in Bethlehem

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope to visit Fatima in May 2017
  • Column: A new year of hope
  • Organizers announce ‘The Power of One’ as theme for 2017 March for Life
  • The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord / Christmas
  • Question Corner: Military chaplains can lead ecumenical services but not celebrate most sacraments

FaithAlive!

  • Christmas celebrates mystery of the Incarnation of the Word of God
  • The birth of Christ in Bethlehem pours light into a world marked by darkness

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