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 16, 2022 issue

Local stories:

  • A Christmas Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
    • Mensaje de Navidad del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
  • Indiana March for Life vigil, Mass and march and rally plans set for Jan. 22-23
  • SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad announce Christmas liturgies
  • St. Roch Parish celebrates 100 years of ‘sacraments and service’
  • Ordained at age 59, Father Harold Rightor served in parishes for 10 years
  • Sixteen members of the Oldenburg Franciscans celebrate jubilees
  • Mary Kay Wolford, longtime archdiocesan supporter and leader, dies at 88
  • Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1 for Christmas holiday
  • Official Appointment

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Joseph accepts God’s invitation to be guardian of our Savior
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: José acepta la invitación de Dios para ser guardián de nuestro Salvador
  • The Face of Mercy: Difficult times: the spring of hope or the winter of despair?
    • El rostro de la misericordia: Tiempos difíciles: ¿la primavera de la esperanza o el invierno de la desesperación?
  • Editorial: This Christmas, new year, be bearers of Jesus to a world that needs him
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Strive for a childlike faith on your earthly pilgrimage
  • That All May Be One: Week making Christian unity a sign of universality for believers
  • Guest column: Follow the gift of the Messiah Star, open your heart to our King
  • Faith and Family: Grow in love for Christ to eagerly await both his comings
  • Be Our Guest: I hope you hear the bells this Christmas season
  • Be Our Guest: In retirement, Father Buchanan shared his gift of priesthood in the confessional
  • Christmas Reflection: Questions of Christmas—and the answers we hold in our hearts
  • Ken’s 12-Pack: Things most Catholics wish they knew better: The 12-Pack is almost empty!
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
    • Providence Sisters offering ‘In the Footsteps of St. Theodore Guérin’ pilgrimage to France on July 12-22
    • Catholic Business Exchange offers discount to Indiana Historical Society’s ‘Festival of Trees’
  • Letters to the Editor
    • As we near the end of Advent and approach Christmas, let us be a people of hope
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: Love Itself

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope Francis praises firefighters’ service, calls them good Samaritans
  • ‘Virgin and Child’ stamp features one of world’s most revered images
  • ‘O Holy Night’ tops all hymns used in churches in December, according to poll
  • Disarmament is the only way to build peaceful future, cardinal says
  • Mary accompanies migrants heading north, pope says on Guadalupe feast
  • Like 5th Circuit, 8th Circuit strikes down Biden’s transgender mandate
  • After vote, House sends Respect for Marriage Act to Biden for signature
  • Doubt can be a step toward deeper faith, Pope Francis says at Angelus
  • Being ‘inclusive’ of those with disabilities means valuing them, pope says
  • Ukrainians seek blessing for rehab center; pope urges action for peace
  • The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent
  • Question Corner: Cremated remains should be treated with reverence, buried or placed in a tomb

FaithAlive!

  • The birth of Christ offers ‘a new beginning for humanity’ today

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