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The Catholic Telegraph
When does Christmas actually end?
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 5, 2022 / 17:00 pm How many days is Christmas? When should you finally take those lights off the porch, or remove the tree? Read on for some of the arguments for and against commonly agreed-upon end dates for Christmas. Christmas is one day This, …
University of Dayton chaplain appointed assistant provincial of Marianist Province of U.S.
University of Dayton Chaplain the Rev. Bob Jones, S.M., will become the assistant provincial of the Marianist Province of the United States, effective July 1. He has served as UD’s chaplain in campus ministry for the past four years. This appointment by Marianist leadership in Rome recognizes Jones’ energy, dedication, …
Before the Tailgate
This Sunday, December 28, The Cincinnati Bengals host the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 p.m.. Before the tailgate or enjoying downtown Cincinnati, head to Mass at our beautiful downtown catholic churches on this Feast of the Most Holy Family, and enjoy all of our downtown churches in their …
Advent Reflections by Archbishop Robert Casey 2025
This Advent, you are invited to pray alongside Archbishop Casey. Each day he will share a spiritual reflection with an accompanying song available through the YouTube link. Follow us on Facebook (10) Facebook Instagram Advent Reflection for November 30 – The First Sunday of Advent Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122: …
Make Jesus the Standard of Christmas
At the time of this writing, my family of seven plus two mutts are in an Airbnb in our own town. Two weeks ago, a small leak in our bathroom turned into the space being gutted from water damage. We were assigned project managers, contractors, and an adjuster to boot. …
Advent Calendar 2025
November 24. 2025 – January 16. 2026 Marian Library Seeking Shelter Christmas Exhbit 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET Marian Library Gallery and Crèche Museum After they were turned away from the inn in Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph sought shelter elsewhere. In Nativity sets, different traditions place Jesus’ birth in …
A Call to Spiritual Arms
(Note: The first installment of this 3-part series can be found in the November 2025 issue.) Some heard it as a child. Others were well into adulthood amid a lucrative career and serious relationship. That still small voice. That restless heart. That sense of emptiness despite having everything they thought …
Our Home, Our Hope
There’s always a blend of sadness and excitement when I leave Cincinnati to return to my studies in Rome. It’s tough to leave home: family, parishioners, Skyline Chili, and the Midwest’s iconic seasons, especially the snowfalls (Rome only sees snow once every 10 years); but it is exciting and a …
