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Royalmont senior literally in a class by himself
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Royalmont Academy Classical Preparatory High School student Isaac Chmiel is in a league of his own. The senior represents the entirety of the Royalmont class of 2015. He’s also the school’s first high school graduate as Royalmont became a secondary school this academic year …
Pope accepts resignations of St. Paul archbishop, auxiliary
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Ten days after the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis was criminally charged with failing to protect children, Pope Francis accepted the resignations of Archbishop John C. Nienstedt and Auxiliary Bishop Lee A. Piche. Pope Francis appointed Coadjutor Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda …
Young religious gather to celebrate vocations
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph Young/new religious representing 11 area communities came together April 25 at Mount Notre Dame Convent in Reading to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life as well as their respective vocations. Forty-five religious in formation, along with their formation ministers, and women and men …
Photo Friday: Commit your work to the Lord
Staff Report In the Book of Proverbs one reads, “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Sixth grade students from Guardian Angels Catholic School in Mt. Washington committed a day of hard work to clearing the heavily-wooded grounds at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West/The …
USCCB General Assembly: What you need to know
CNS Reports The bishops of the United States, including Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati Joseph R. Binzer, are gathered in St. Louis, Mo. for their spring general assembly. The meeting, which began June 10 wraps up today. Below are highlights from the meetings thus far. U.S. bishops’ spring assembly opens with …
Family Activities for June 2015
By Greg Hartman The Catholic Telegraph School is out and summer is in full swing. Here are some fun, wholesome activities the whole family can enjoy in June. Sunday Father’s Day June 21st: Make a picture of St. Joseph, or go to a Catholic bookstore to get a medal or …
Throwback Thursday: Orphans’ best friend
Staff Report Everyone loves a story about a good dog. In 1945 St. Aloysius Orphanage, then a Catholic institution, had a canine companion named Sergeant. In the photo accompanying today’s Throwback Thursday, Sergeant is seen standing watch over a sleeping boy who’s name is not given. According to the cutline, …
Su Casa health fair this Sunday
Report Su Casa Hispanic Center anticipates the U.S. Census Bureau’s population estimates to show an increase in the Hispanic/Latino community when released next week. That’s why the non-profit agency continues to draw hundreds to its Health Fair that will be this Sunday in the San Carlos Community. “The health care …
Archbishop approves latest priest assignments
Staff Report Archbishop Dennis Schnurr has approved the following appointments for priests across the archdiocese, effective July 1:
Pope: Playing nurse all night, working all day, families are heroic
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The hidden heroes of this world are those family members who still go to work and get the job done after staying up all night tending to a sick loved one, Pope Francis said. In fact, the family “has always been …