The Criterion
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The weekly newspaper of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Going out to nearly 60,000 households, we are the largest weekly newspaper in Indiana.
New Albany Deanery’s Summer Daze program helps youths ‘live out the faith’: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
This week in the column of @ArchbpCThompson "We are called to serve, not be served" archindy.org/archbishop/col…
Preview the headlines in our upcoming July 25 issue of The Criterion: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
Discover the fascinating story of Simon Bruté de Rémur, Indiana's (and the Archdiocese's) first bishop, who was once called “the smartest man in America.” 🗓 July 27 | 🕑 2–3:30 PM📍 Central Library, 40 East Sinclair Street, Indianapolis 🎤 Free talk by Ray Brown
Christ is not absent from Gaza, but crucified in the wounded, patriarchs say after visit: archindy.org/criterion/nati…
Pope celebrates Apollo 11 anniversary with peek at the heavens, call to astronaut: archindy.org/criterion/nati…
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Mary Magdalene. The former St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Ripley County was founded in 1847 & closed in 2013. The 2nd church was torn down in 1941 when the US War Dept claimed the entire area to serve as a munitions testing ground during WWII.
‘Catechesis for Discipleship Award’ honors witnesses to Christ: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
Get ready for Sunday Mass this weekend with a reflection on the readings by Msgr. Owen Campion: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
The archdiocesan annual Wedding Anniversary Mass, to be celebrated by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, will take place at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 24. A reception will follow across the street: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward shares how his Catholic faith—and receiving the Eucharist—has transformed his life after retirement. He and wife Robyn even met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in June. Read more: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
From Boston to Baton Rouge, faithful unite to help Texas flood victims: archindy.org/criterion/nati…
Brave new classroom: Catholic schools nationwide integrate AI into teaching plans archindy.org/criterion/nati…
“I used to feel invisible, but now I feel seen.” Mrs. Flores, 87, found connection again through Catholic Charities' Senior Companion Program. Aging is not a decline—it’s a blessing. Let’s honor our elders with dignity, presence, and love. Read More: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
Hundreds of people came together at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in New Albany to celebrate the faith community’s 75th anniversary on June 28. An anniversary Mass drew several priests and three archbishops who have a connection to the parish: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
Get ready for Sunday Mass this weekend with a reflection on the readings by Msgr. Owen Campion: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
‘Please take my baby!’: Couple’s hope for their child leads to special scene with pope archindy.org/criterion/loca…
This week in the column of @ArchbpCThompson "Two commandments, one self-sacrificing love" archindy.org/archbishop/col…
Father Robert Gilday’s priestly life ‘came full circle’ as pastor of his home parish: archindy.org/criterion/loca…
