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 March 6, 2026 issue

Local stories:

  • New musical celebrates St. Theodore Guérin’s life as a love story for the ages
    • A musical tribute to St. Theodore
  • Lawmakers tighten social media access for teens as legislative session ends
  • Former Hispanic Ministry head becomes Intercultural Ministry director ‘to serve larger Church’
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Marian University panel looks at Pope Leo XIV in light of history, past popes
  • USCCB offers March 10-18 novena for those on the adoption journey
  • ‘Come and see’ events about the diaconate to be held throughout May
    • Learn more about the diaconate at ‘come and see’ events in May
  • The Criterion Readership Survey
  • What act of joy and love helped you move closer to Christ and others in Lent?

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: The humility of a thirsty God
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: La humildad de un Dios sediento
  • Editorial: The hard work of immigration reform
  • Twenty Something: Second by second, minute by minute, day by day, God is moving in us
  • Journey of the Heart: Make an effort this Lenten season to be fully open to God’s embrace
  • Guest Column: How will you respond when you are asked to go where you would rather not go?
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
    • Simple Soup and Bread fundraiser benefitting archdiocesan Crisis Office set for April 2
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Reader: Use Lenten season to strip away what clutters the soul
    • Camino stories show ‘our faith is a beautiful thing,’ Criterion reader shares
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: Jesus, Lord of My Life

OSV News Service:

  • Sorrow, shock, prayer fill the Middle East as U.S. and Israel strike Iran, igniting war
  • Notre Dame professor declines appointment; respect life march becomes prayer of thanksgiving
  • Mother Cabrini garners most votes to be depicted in statue for Chicago park
  • Column: Do you really believe God loves you?
  • The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent
  • Question Corner: Prayers of petition are an important part of Christian spirituality, leading us to grow in humility and love of God

Simply Catholic:

  • Story of the good thief reveals the simple steps of repentance

 

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