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.

Our November 20, 2020 issue

Local stories:

• ‘A lovely exchange’: Couple rejoices in their daughter—and celebrates the relationships and blessings of open adoption
• COVID crisis leads 34 Catholic schools in Marion County to return to virtual learning
• Amid pandemic, readers share blessings as Thanksgiving nears
  • In thanksgiving: The power of prayer is a blessing in a mother’s journey home
• How has your Catholic education had an impact on your life?
• Check your parish for opportunities to receive the sacrament of reconciliation during Advent

Regular local features:

• Christ the Cornerstone: Celebrating a different kind of kingship: the reign of God
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: La celebración de un reino distinto: el reino de Dios
• The Face of Mercy: Understanding the pope’s message on marriage and civil unions
  • El rostro de la misericordia: El mensaje del papa sobre el matrimonio y las uniones civiles
• Editorial: Parable reminds us to use our talents to help the poor
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Sacraments remind us that Christ is the High Priest
• That All May Be One: Pope’s new encyclical has universal religious application
• Sight Unseen: The stone which God cannot move
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House offers Advent Days of Silence on Dec. 15-18
  • Sisters of St. Francis will offer Day of Quiet Renewal and virtual Advent program in December
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: And the Crowd Yelled “Barabbas”

Catholic News Service:

• Bishops air feelings, solutions to prevent another ‘predator’ in their midst
• Alito sees religious freedom ‘fast becoming’ a ‘disfavored right’ for some
• Voter behavior wasn’t different in election, just the results
• Federal judge: rules restricting DACA program were invalid
• Kenyan bishops: People want ‘better government,’ not more government
• Supreme Court seems ready to let Affordable Care Act stand
• Column: New kind of togetherness can help during upcoming holidays
• Column: March toward Thanksgiving with gratitude
• The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
• Question Corner: Christ’s victory over death is a reason behind the name for ‘Good Friday’

FaithAlive!

• Encyclical calls for ‘a different culture’ built on respect for all

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