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April 2014

By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph  The Youth Athletics Charter, a document with origins going back to 2009, was officially promulgated by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr on March 1. The promulgation means that the charter, which deals with governance of elementary-age athletics at Catholics parishes and schools, is in full …

By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph  “Just give me the sunshine and some water and I’ll be praying, contemplating and relaxing.” That’s what Sister of Mercy Helen Lucille Habig is looking forward to, among other things, when she retires from her position as director of Eastern Region Schools for …

Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Judy Tensing works with a Power Inspires Progress trainee. (Courtesy Photo)
By Eileen Connelly, OSU  The Catholic Telegraph  From the outside, Venice on Vine looks pretty much like any other pizza place. But, on a damp, chilly day as one steps from the crowded streets of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine into the warmth of the restaurant, there is an unmistakable sense of hospitality …

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley, left, points out his picture in a St. William yearbook to school staff during his March 14 visit to the school.
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Among the students graduating St. William’s eighth grade in 1988, one dreamed of being an architect or an actor. He ended up the Mayor of Cincinnati.

By Steve Trosley The Catholic Telegraph  Financial topics dominated the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council meeting March 1 as members learned that the financial picture of the archdiocese continues to improve. While the priest retirement fund is underfunded, the operating fund of the archdiocese is “in very good shape,” according to Deacon …

Just about the time you think you understand all the ministries operating in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, you meet someone from a parish, school or other institution involved in an activity that enriches faith formation, evangelizes or serves the needs of the most vulnerable or takes an initiative.

By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph  Psalm 98:6 proclaims, “With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout joyfully before the King, the Lord.” If a program at St. Ignatius Catholic School in Monfort Heights reaches its goal, an entire fourth grade class will be able to follow that command.

As superintendent, the favorite part of my job is visiting our Catholic schools. I strive to take one day per week to simply walk the halls of our schools, interact with students and teachers, and bear witness to the undeniable impact of a Catholic education.

Penitents wait in line for confession March 18 at St. Antoninus during The Light is ON For You. (CT Photo/John Stegeman)
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph  While 213 parishes were open for confession Tuesday, March 18, an exact count of penitents taking advantage of The Light is ON For You was not available. Still, many parishes reported long lines and many priests reported hearing from penitents who hadn’t been to …