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 May 3, 2019 issue

Local stories:

  • A mother’s gift of sharing faith, laughter and love shines through in readers’ stories
  • ICC hails ‘successful legislative session’ in 2019
  • Faith traditions come together for ‘Solidarity Vigil and Interfaith Prayer’ in response to Sri Lanka bombings
  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates new Bloomington location
  • From the Archives: Sacraments celebrated in Salem

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: 10 reasons Christians should be joyful this Easter season
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: Diez razones por las cuales los cristianos deben estar alegres durante la temporada de la pascua
  • Editorial: It’s a time to rejoice
  • It's All Good: Gift of reconciliation reminds us of God’s unconditional love
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Jewish community offers condolences after church bombings in Sri Lanka
    • Reader: Marxism-socialism-communism led to hatred of Christians in Mexico
  • Events Calendar
    • Marriage ministry to host event on May 11 at Our Lady of the Greenwood, register by May 5
    • Sisters of Providence to host Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12
    • Divorce and Beyond sessions scheduled for May 13-June 24 at Catholic Center
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Mary Jo Stewart ministered in education and health care
    • Franciscan Sister Mary Stella Gampfer served as an educator for 56 years
    • Franciscan Sister Ruth Ann Wirtz served as a music educator for 67 years
  • My Journey to God: Our Lady, Our Queen

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope names Archbishop Etienne coadjutor archbishop of Seattle
  • People can find peace by visiting those who suffer, Pope Francis says
  • Pope names Bishop Hying of Gary to head Diocese of Madison
  • Pope makes donation to help migrants traveling through Mexico
  • Pope applauds beatification of four Argentine martyrs
  • Churches have been targets in South Asia, Southeast Asia
  • Catholic bishops condemn Poway synagogue shooting
  • Prayer lifts up those struggling with alcoholism, says Byzantine priest
  • Arizona bishop says ‘love of Christ’ compels him to proclaim Gospel of life
  • Column: Nobody gets hurt?
  • Column: A must-read letter in the inbox of every young Catholic
  • Column: L’Arche communities focus on people, authentic relationships
  • Column: Wendell Berry and the Gospel outdoors
  • The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Easter
  • Question Corner: Church remains silent on authenticity of alleged Medjugorje apparitions

FaithAlive!

  • Bishops’ conferences support ministry of local Church leaders

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