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 September 9, 2022 issue

Local stories:

  • Sparkling on the Diamond: For 50 years, CYO umpire strives to make the right call in sports, in life and in faith
  • Indiana Supreme Court says archdiocese can oversee the faith passed on at Catholic schools without government intrusion
  • 40 Days for Life fall campaign on Sept. 28-Nov. 6 in Bloomington, Indianapolis
  • Respect Life Sunday Mass set for 1 p.m. on Oct. 2 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
  • St. Teresa of Calcutta documentary moves and inspires, critic says
  • Profession of perpetual vows
  • IRTL president to speak at Bartholomew County Right to Life banquet on Sept. 20
  • Most abortions in Indiana to end on Sept. 15, pending possible injunction
  • Official Appointments

Catechesis Supplement:

  • Column: ‘You’re wrong’—A great conversation starter?
  • Seminarians, parishes benefit when future priests help in catechesis programs
  • Longtime catechists feel ‘blessed to walk with people on their faith journey’
  • Conference draws people from various backgrounds who serve youths
  • A love of a lifetime and a thank you to God
  • Document helps parishes prepare for Year 2 of National Eucharistic Revival
    • 10 Ways Parishes Can Enter Year 1 of the 3-Year National Eucharistic Revival

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: St. Peter Claver’s life calls us to treat all people with dignity
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: La vida de san Pedro Claver nos llama a tratar a todas las personas con dignidad
  • Editorial: Despite secular influences, let’s continue to build strong families of faith
  • Joyful Witness: God washes holy water over us as a symbol of renewal
  • Our Works of Charity: ‘Comfort the afflicted,’ share God’s mercy with those in need
  • Guest Column: Let us always strive to be humble servants of the Lord each day
  • Twenty Something: Participating with the Holy Spirit
  • Be Our Guest: Visit to Camp Rancho Framasa brings back many joyful memories
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
    • Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry to host Mass at St. Lawrence Church on Sept. 28
    • Post-abortion healing retreat for men will be held in central Indiana on Sept. 24-25
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were published this week
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Franciscan Sister Mary Claire Hausfeld served in food services for 42 years
    • Franciscan Sister Rose O’Brien served as an educator for 35 years
  • My Journey to God: Bread for the Journey

Catholic News Service:

  • Laudato Si’ message amplified as Season of Creation opens
  • People must choose: Grow garden of life or desert of death, pope says
  • Death penalty encourages revenge, not justice, Pope Francis says
  • Bishop Dale J. Melczek, who took steps to address racism, dies at 83
  • Cardinal congratulates new U.K. prime minister, urges focus on poor
  • New duties do not diminish call to evangelize, pope tells cardinals
  • Column: A tree falls and is noticed
  • The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Question Corner: Other Christian faith traditions have rituals for the forgiveness of sins

FaithAlive!

  • Like Christ, we’re called to encounter all of God’s children

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