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 5, 2021 issue

Local stories:

  • Priest shares wisdom gained from exorcism ministry in new book
  • School choice, pro-life measures still in play at midpoint of legislative session
  • A trip with a cooler leads to a journey of offering hope
  • Abstinence from meat not required on March 19 due to Solemnity of St. Joseph
  • How has the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on your faith?

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Jesus: the hope that will never disappoint us
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: Jesús: la esperanza que nunca nos defraudará
  • Editorial: Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving help us be open to stewardship
  • It's All Good: This Lent, give grace—and receive it—when necessary
  • Guest Column: Creation reminds us that ‘God is good’—all the time
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
    • St. Vincent de Paul conferences in central and southern Indiana in urgent need of furniture, funds
    • All are invited to join Knights during Prayer Vigil for Life on night of March 19
    • Virtual ‘Shelterbration’ on March 11 will raise funds for Becky’s Place in Bedford
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Ruth Ellen Doane served in Catholic schools for 36 years
    • Providence Sister Suzanne Smith served as an educator, in business office of her order
  • My Journey to God: When God Doesn’t Heal Now

Catholic News Service:

  • U.S. House passes Equality Act; bishops say it will ‘discriminate against people of faith’
  • Retired pope talks about his resignation, Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq
  • In interview, pope says he will remain in Rome until death
  • For Lent, read the Gospel, fast from gossip, pope says at Angelus
  • Bishops’ working group set up in November completes work
  • Supreme Court decision lifts ban on indoor worship in California county
  • COVID bill OK’d without language to prevent funding of abortion
  • Retire? At age 102, California deacon says he’s not ready
  • Column: In tough times, go to St. Joseph
  • Column: Young people challenge us to work to create a better world for humanity
  • Column: In marriage and life, them’s fighting words!
  • The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent
  • Question Corner: Rogation Days are a way the Church prays for good weather for farmers

FaithAlive!

  • Fasting can draw people out of themselves, closer to God, others

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