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 February 5, 2021 issue

Local stories:

  • The fullness of knowing and loving someone: Young mother experiences joy and love in her journey to a deeper relationship with God
  • Advocates for Indiana’s poorest families seek updated support
  • Archbishop, priests to offer Stations of the Cross reflection podcasts during Lent this year
  • Saint Meinrad monk professes solemn vows on Jan. 25
    • Saint Meinrad Archabbey receives new novices into community
    • Benedictine novice professes temporary vows at Saint Meinrad
  • Former abortion doctor to speak at 40 Days for Life event in Indy
    • Spring 40 Days for Life starts on Feb. 17; Indy adds nighttime pray-at-home slots
  • Office of Worship shares guidance on Lenten liturgies during pandemic
    • What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about Lent
    • Lenten disciplines each year include fasting, almsgiving, prayer
    • Check your parish for opportunities to receive the sacrament of reconciliation during Lent
  • Photo: A prayerful, public witness for life (print edition only)

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Scripture reminds us the Lord heals our brokenness
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: Las Escrituras nos recuerdan que el Señor sana nuestros quebrantos
  • Editorial: Be a light to help overcome the darkness of abortion
  • Pastoral Ministries: A reflection on Black history and Catholicism
  • It's All Good: No act of love is too small to go unnoticed by God
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
    • Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Mich., offer ‘Zoom and See’ weekend
    • Webinars on unaccompanied children available on Thursdays in February
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Martha Ann Rifner served in Catholic schools for 32 years
    • Batesville native Franciscan Father Jack Wintz served in Catholic media for decades
  • My Journey to God: Salvation

Catholic News Service:

  • March is small, but group’s ‘message of solidarity’ with unborn is as strong as ever
  • Pro-life witness is rooted in the Eucharist, Archbishop Lori says
  • At vigil Mass, archbishop criticizes Biden, hopes for change from courts
  • Pope meets with head of World Food Program, which has been flagging crises
  • Yangon’s auxiliary bishop: Prayers, vigilance needed for situation in Myanmar
  • Young people urged to be ‘persistent in highlighting’ sacredness of life
  • Column: Vatican official: Vaccines are safe
  • Column: Let’s join our prayers, efforts to end the perils of isolation
  • Column: A place to be fully human
  • The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Question Corner: Holy Name Society supports prayer, Catholic schools, works of charity

FaithAlive!

  • Church teaches work should contribute to human flourishing

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