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 December 20, 2019 issue

Local stories:

  • Christmas Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
    • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
  • The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 20 to Jan. 5 for Christmas holiday
  • ‘Changing Lives Forever’ program brings hope to veterans
  • St. Malachy Parish marks ‘150 years of making saints’
    • Custom seats are act of ‘chair-ity’ for parish’s sesquicentennial
  • Annual conference focuses on ministering to those in prison
  • Readers share stories of the best Christmas gifts they have given and received
    • A Christmas meditation shares Jacob the innkeeper’s story
    • A family remembers their son
  • Football team gives touching tribute to longtime CYO coach
  • New initiative aims to ‘LEAD’ parishes into the future
  • Gold Mass helps spread the word: ‘faith and science are compatible’
    • ‘Taking faith and science seriously’
  • Diocese of Indianapolis raised to the status of archdiocese 75 years ago
  • From the Archives: School dedication at Nativity Parish in Indianapolis

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: God is with us as we wait in joyful hope
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: Dios está con nosotros mientras aguardamos con expectante alegría
  • Editorial: We must do all we can to keep ‘Christ’ in Christmas
  • Corrections Corner: Trusted Mentors program can change lives for the better
  • That All May Be One: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a chance to build bridges
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: SPRED retreat unwraps unique dramatization of the Nativity
  • Faith and Family: Christmas joy is a foretaste of the happiness of heaven
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Sisters of Providence to host dementia caregiver support group on Jan. 8
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: The Promise

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope blesses Nativity scene statues, calls them signs of God’s love
  • Proclaim the Gospel in every language, in every land, pope tells Filipinos
  • Bishops say ‘ad limina’ meeting strengthens bond with pope
  • Mary is loving mother, humble disciple, pope says on Guadalupe feast
  • Pope lifts secrecy obligation for those who report having been abused
  • World needs peacemakers, not empty words, pope says in message
  • Martyrdom comes from following Christ without compromise, pope says
  • Pope Francis tells his elderly peers the prayers of the old are powerful
  • Column: Finding reason to hope in life amid the pessimism of the world
  • Column: Christmas holidays: A special time for exchanging gifts of joy and goodness
  • The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent
  • Question Corner: Mental health conditions may dispense a Catholic from required Mass attendance

FaithAlive!

  • Holy Land craftsmen share gift of Christmas with the world

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