Meet the New Editor: David Cooley

Sometimes, the best opportunities are not sought out; rather, they present themselves. David Cooley wasn’t looking for a new job when he learned of the open position at The Catholic Telegraph; he is now the magazine’s new Editorial Director. “There was something about this role in the archdiocese that seemed …
Today’s Video: Diaconate Ordination 2025

On April 26, 2025 at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica, 10 men were ordained permanent deacons and 8 men were ordained transitional deacons.
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for June 2025

That the world might grow in compassion Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
A Letter from Prison

“But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison” (Gen. 39:21). Like Joseph of the Old Testament, I felt the awesome presence of the Lord and His faithful love—a love so unequivocal, unfailing, and undying. …
Devastating fire at St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein

The following statement was released by Archbishop Robert G. Casey this afternoon to the people of St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein, Ohio: Dear parishioners of St. John the Baptist, I was deeply saddened to hear of the fire this afternoon at our beloved St. John the Baptist …
Resisting Throwaway Culture with Pope Francis

In his 1988 song “Death is Not the End,” Bob Dylan wrote, “When you’re standing on the crossroads / That you cannot comprehend / Just remember that death is not the end / And all your dreams have vanished / And you don’t know what’s up the bend / Just …
Choosing Him

Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, I have found myself reflecting on his papal motto, “Miserando atque eligendo,” which basically translates to “having mercy and choosing him.” Pope Francis first chose this motto when he was called to be a bishop in Argentina. He then chose to …
Pope Leo XIV to greet Giro d’Italia cyclists passing through Vatican

Pope Leo XIV will greet Giro d’Italia bicyclists passing through Vatican City on Sunday, 1 June, in memory of Pope Francis, who had welcomed the proposal presented by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education. By Vatican News Pope Leo XIV will greet the …
German archdiocese distances itself from controversial performance in cathedral

By Alexander Folz CNA Deutsch, May 29, 2025 / 10:48 am A German archdiocese has distanced itself from the controversial performance “Westfalen Side Story” in Paderborn Cathedral and told CNA Deutsch, CNA’s German-language news partner, that it had no prior knowledge of the specific content of the performance. The Archdiocese of …
Priest Assignments

Effective May 7, 2025 Reverend Bruce Reginald Hoefer, OP, appointed Parochial Vicar of S-13 Family of Parishes which includes St. Gertrude, Cincinnati. Effective May 15, 2025 Reverend Bryan Reif appointed temporary Parochial Administrator of SW-5 Family of Parishes which includes St. Ann, Groesbeck, St. Bernard, Taylor Creek, St. James the …