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 15, 2023 issue

Local stories:

  • Charlestown youths learn about joy volunteering at SPREAD Advent retreat
  • Priest says change in Church from synod rooted in ‘transformative friendship’
  • Holy Family Shelter helps a father find the perfect Christmas gift for his two children
  • SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad Archabbey announce Christmas liturgies
  • Using faith in addictions counseling, recovery groups help heal ‘from the inside out’
    • Resources exist in central and southern Indiana to help manage addiction
  • Who or what helped you navigate the first years of married life?
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Pope grants plenary indulgence through Feb. 2 in honor of 800th anniversary of first créche
  • Six Oldenburg Franciscan sisters celebrate milestone jubilees

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Christ’s coming is near, God is with us, let us share the joy
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: La venida de Cristo está cerca, Dios está con nosotros, compartamos la alegría
  • The Face of Mercy: Our humanity is revealed by how we treat women
    • El rostro de la misericordia: Nuestra humanidad se revela por cómo tratamos a las mujeres
  • Editorial: Longing for the Prince of Peace
  • Evangelization Outreach: Like a child, begin each day filled with joy and hope
  • That All May Be One: Pray for unity across faith traditions throughout the world
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
    • Discount tickets for two Pacers games will benefit Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry
    • Oldenburg Sisters of St. Francis will offer Christmas open house on Dec. 27
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Franciscan Sister Doris Holohan was a missionary in Papua New Guinea for 44 years
    • Franciscan Sister Rachel West was an educator, peace and justice advocate

OSV News Service:

  • Nebraska priest dies after attack during apparent rectory break-in
  • Pope asks Mary to watch over Ukrainians, Palestinians, Israelis
  • Pope appoints Indiana pastor with heart for the poor as bishop of the Diocese of Chilaw, Sri Lanka
  • Column: Why the Magnificat is the perfect prayer in Advent for us
  • Column: Let the warmth of Advent pull the bleak midwinter from you
  • The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent
  • Question Corner: Two Masses must be attended to fulfill Sunday, Christmas Mass obligations

Simply Catholic:

  • Love of Christ’s humility spurred St. Francis to create first crèche

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