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

Front pageOur March 3, 2017 issue

Local stories:

  • ‘It’s about mercy and redemption’: Deeper commitment to prison ministry hopes to change lives of all involved
    • Task force recommendations aim to improve prison ministry outreach
  • Pro-life bills supported by ICC advance in General Assembly
  • ‘Literally running for their lives:’ director speaks on refugees and resettlement efforts
  • St. Michael Parish hosts session on pre-planning a funeral Mass on March 18
  • Indianapolis parish to host annual Lenten speaker series
  • Priests’ pilgrimage of faith connects local Church to France
  • Photo: Lahr Scholarship recipients
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Catholics may eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day

Regular local features:

  • The Face of Mercy: Memory is a grace that makes hope possible
    • La gracia de la memoria hace posible la esperanza
  • Editorial: Serve Christ present in those in need
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Meetings with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem in 1982
  • It's All Good: Remember, you are in the hands of the master gardener
  • Investing with Faith: A final gift can help build your legacy of faith
  • Reflection: What should I ‘give up’ for Lent?
  • Be Our Guest: My journey into Lent
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Right to Life of Indianapolis sponsors youth contests, deadlines April 1 and 15
    • Providence Sisters host ‘Come and See’ weekend on March 31-April 2
    • Couples may announce engagement or marriage in The Criterion
    • Panel discussion on Indiana bishops’ letter on poverty is set for March 8
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Franciscan Sister Mary Catherine Eschenbach was a missionary, educator in Indiana
    • Josephine Gottemoeller, mother of Father Mark Gottemoeller, died on Feb. 14
  • My Journey to God: Unrepeatable

Catholic News Service:

  • Papal remarks on immigration apply to U.S., too
  • USCCB committee chairmen applaud decision on transgender directive
  • Bravely tackle hardship knowing God will never let you down, pope says
  • Late bishop’s Little Black Book provides many with Lenten inspiration
  • Greed, selfishness corrupt beauty of God’s creation, pope says
  • Vandalism at Jewish cemeteries decried, called hateful actions
  • Column: Holy Father asks young people to let their voices be heard
  • Column: Changing and changeless on our life journey
  • The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent
  • Question Corner: Names of parishes and churches can change when faith communities merge

FaithAlive!

  • Build a relationship with God through prayer during Lent
  • Praying the penitential psalms can nurture conversion of heart and mind

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