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 8, 2023 issue

Local stories:

  • After its Nativity scene is stolen, a parish keeps the ‘reason for the season’ even more visible
  • Catholic high school seniors share a Mass and a call to follow their moral compass
  • Photo: Parish vandalized (print edition only)
  • Who or what helped you navigate the first years of married life?
  • Archdiocesan vocal ensemble gives new life to Church’s treasury of music
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • A decision leads to a state championship and a perfect season for the Bishop Chatard football team
  • In 50 years, Father Joseph Rautenberg has served as ethicist, parish priest
  • Benedictine Sister Mary Carol Messmer celebrates 80 years of religious life
  • Five monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey celebrate anniversary of vows

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Mary will lead us to her Son if we follow her ‘yes’
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: María nos guiará a su Hijo si, al igual que ella, decimos ‘sí’
  • Editorial: Make this Advent a time of joyful anticipation
  • Joyful Witness: Christmas, like life, is a time to simply love and be loved
  • Our Works of Charity: Understanding the stages of grief and working through the pain
  • Twenty Something: Keep the candle lit: pouring out the greatest gift
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
    • Chick-fil-A in Columbus to host Missy’s Hope Maternity Home fundraiser on Dec. 12
    • Surviving Divorce Support Group set for January through April in Indianapolis
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Obituaries
    • General listing

OSV News Service:

  • Answer Advent call for vigilance with charity, confession, pope suggests
  • Message of Peace Light seen as more urgent amid Israel-Hamas war
  • Pope calls world leaders to end divisions to fight climate change
  • End of cease fire in Holy Land prompt papal prayers during Angelus
  • Explosion at university in Philippines kills four people during morning Mass
  • Notre Dame names Father Robert Dowd as its new president
  • Column: Our Lady of Guadalupe encourages me to be an authentic model of faith
  • Column: How do we win the abortion battle in America? Maybe like this
  • The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Advent
  • Question Corner: Canon law calls parishes to keep records of sacraments celebrated in their territory

Simply Catholic:

  • Advent, Lent have overlapping practices but distinct purposes

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