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 31, 2017 issue

Local stories:

  • ‘He sees it as a prayer’: Parishioner’s powerful Passion portrayals bring to life the depth of Christ’s love
  • Archdiocese’s chrism Mass to be celebrated on April 11
  • Tamika Catchings will speak at Spirit of Service Awards dinner
    • Teen’s touching welcome leads to friendship, honor
    • ‘God moments’ bless couple who help the homeless
    • Volunteer’s ‘joyful work’ uplifts people in need
    • Award-winning Indianapolis law firm demonstrates spirit of caring
  • Meet our future deacons
    • David Bartolowits
    • Joseph Beauchamp
  • Physician-assisted suicide bills fail to advance in General Assembly
  • Former starving orphan shares story of help, hope through Rice Bowl
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes

Regular local features:

  • The Face of Mercy: Lent invites us to open our hearts, see God’s gifts
    • La cuaresma nos invita a abrir el corazón y a observar los obsequios de Dios
  • Editorial: Welcoming strangers in a time of fear and anger
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Checking up on the work of Food for the Poor in Haiti
  • Faith and Family: Experience the joy of Christ by living fully in the present
  • Be Our Guest: Undocumented immigrants and our broken immigration system
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Let’s focus on Jesus’ teachings, not vilify those who are different, reader says
  • Events Calendar
    • Sisters of Providence offer annual Easter brunch on April 16
    • Marian University Sacred Choir to hold Tenebrae service on April 9
    • The Original Image of the Divine Mercy film to be shown on April 19 in Indy
    • Glenn Tebbe to speak on legislative process at Immaculate Heart of Mary on April 11
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Rose Marita Riordan served in Catholic education for 49 years
  • My Journey to God: I’ll Be There

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to Fatima visionaries
  • Bishops: ‘Accompany’ migrants, refugees seeking better life
  • In talk with top diplomat, bishop stresses concern for common good
  • Priest who founded Homeboy Industries to receive Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal
  • Pope Francis asks children to promise Jesus they will never be bullies
  • Cardinal William H. Keeler, retired archbishop of Baltimore, dies at 86
  • Catholics urged to be open to Christ’s power to transform
  • Column: Examine the sins you notice and the sins you ignore
  • Column: Mirror God’s devotion to us in your life of faith
  • The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent
  • Question Corner: Text of Hail Mary prayer rooted in Scripture and Church’s tradition

FaithAlive!

  • Saints’ writings can help us enter more deeply into their faith
  • Abstaining from meat on Fridays in Lent is a sacrifice and ‘token of love’

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