May 29, 2026

Have a favorite story about your father? What advice would you give a new dad?

After asking our readers for stories and thoughts about motherhood, The Criterion wants to provide the same opportunity concerning fatherhood.

First, share your thoughts, tributes and stories about how your father’s influence has shaped you, your faith and your life—and/or share how you have strived to shape your children’s faith and lives.

Second, if you are a dad, what’s one piece of advice you would give to a man who will be a father for the first time—and/or the best advice someone has ever given you about being a dad?

Please send your submissions to John Shaughnessy by e-mail at jshaughnessy@archindy.org or by mail in care of The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Please include your parish and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. †

   

 

 

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