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 17, 2021 issue

Local stories:

  • A Christmas Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
    • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
  • Coming to America: Catholic Charities helps Afghan refugees adjust to life in camp, resettle in homes
    • Catholic Charities seeking donations to help Afghan refugees resettle
  • SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad announce Christmas liturgies
  • Plans set for solemn Roe v. Wade events in Indy on Jan. 23-24
  • ‘Gift of a lifetime’: Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp honored for work in founding Providence Cristo Rey High School
  • Archbishop dedicates new space at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish
  • New Oldenburg Academy students, staff receive Miraculous Medal
  • Christmas Prayer 2021
  • The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2 for Christmas holiday
  • Official Appointments

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Christ comes to us when we share him with others
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: Cristo viene a nosotros cuando lo compartimos con los demás
  • The Face of Mercy: Pope Francis shares the ‘Beatitudes of the Bishop’
    • El rostro de la misericordia: El Papa Francisco comparte las ‘Bienaventuranzas del Obispo’
  • Editorial: God emptied himself to become human
  • Corrections Corner: Friendships formed through program ‘change lives forever’
  • That All May Be One: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a sign of universality
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: No offense, but ‘Family Catechesis’ can be a copout
  • Faith and Family: Let Christ transfigure family hardships into a new kind of Christmas joy
  • Reflection: God guides and helps those who feel distant from him
  • Investing with Faith: In spirit of Christmas, ask how to answer God’s call to generosity
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Consent does not make an act morally acceptable, reader says
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan served for 45 years in Catholic schools
  • My Journey to God: Let Me Be an Advent Tapestry

Catholic News Service:

  • Catholics must defend rights of the weakest, defenseless, pope says
  • Pope closes Year of St. Joseph with marginalized young adults
  • Disability or chronic illness does not make life less sacred, pope says
  • Mourning, prayer and a resolve to rebuild follow devastating tornadoes
  • Prepare for Christmas by serving others, Pope Francis says during Angelus
  • Despite age, surgery, Pope Francis is still energetic, his nephew tells magazine
  • Court keeps Texas abortion law in place, allows challenge to continue
  • Catholic bishops decry California’s plan to become a ‘sanctuary’ for abortion
  • The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent
  • Question Corner: Title of “father” for priests is a reminder of their call to serve others

FaithAlive!

  • Christmas story can strengthen hope amid today’s hardships

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