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 April 3, 2026 issue

Local stories:

  • An Easter Message from Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
    • Mensaje de Pascua del Arzobispo Charles C. Thompson
  • Divine Mercy Sunday services will be celebrated on April 12
  • Encounters with ‘angels,’ memories of loved ones bless Camino journeys
  • Photo: A National Championship Celebration! (print edition only)

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Good Friday is a day of sadness and rejoicing
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: El Viernes Santo es un día de tristeza y alegría
  • Editorial: Good Friday is the day when we stand in awe of the humility of God
  • Twenty Something: ‘Joy as a daily discipline’: Author’s new book leans into ‘Living Easter’
  • Guest Column: How are you doing with the practice of forgiving those who have hurt you?
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
    • Catholic speed dating event will take place at St. Joan of Arc Parish on April 18
    • Former Chicago broadcaster Kevin Matthews to present ‘The Broken Mary Project’ retreat in Bloomington on May 16
    • Catholic Women’s Giving Circle to host Spring Launch Event in Indianapolis on April 21
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Marikay Duffy was a missionary in Peru, served in Hispanic ministry
  • My Journey to God: Good Friday

OSV News Service:

  • On first Palm Sunday as pontiff, Pope Leo says Jesus cries out from the cross against war
  • Gaza Christians mark Palm Sunday with hope amid ongoing hardships
  • Israel to allow Church leaders to celebrate Holy Week at holy sites, Latin patriarchate reflects on Palm Sunday amid war
  • Sept. 24 beatification of Archbishop Sheen to be ‘a moment of immense grace’
  • ‘Proclaim the Gospel of life,’ Pope Leo XIV says in first papal visit to Monaco in modern era
  • U.S. leaders named to Vatican dicastery that promotes humanitarian vision, work
  • Via Crucis: Reflecting on the final Holy Week journey of Pope Francis
  • Missouri bishops back amendment to limit abortion, gender transition for minors
  • National Eucharistic Pilgrimage seeks to be sacred journey for U.S. at 250 years
  • Why is St. Francis of Assisi the patron saint of the environment? Here’s why
  • Column: A saint’s final footsteps
  • Column: The beauty and blessings of family and Ballerina Farm mom’s nine kids
  • The Sunday Readings: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
  • Question Corner: Venial sins can be forgiven outside of the sacrament of penance

Simply Catholic:

  • Christ’s resurrection impelled its first witnesses to proclaim the Gospel
    • Languages use different words to refer to the feast of Christ’s resurrection

 

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