Pope Francis’ spiritual testament, dated 29 June 2022, has been published, giving indications for his burial in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. Miserando atque Eligendo In the name of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen. As I sense the approaching twilight of my earthly life, and with firm hope in …

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside over the rite of the ascertainment of death of Pope Francis and placement of his body in the coffin on Monday evening. By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office announced on Monday that the rite of ascertainment of …

By Andrea Tornielli “God’s mercy is our liberation and our happiness. We live for mercy, and we cannot afford to be without mercy. It is the air that we breathe. We are too poor to set any conditions. We need to forgive, because we need to be forgiven.” If there is …

Today, Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati join Catholics and all people of faith around the world in praying for the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati mourns his recent death. Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati, has released …

A Prayer for Pope Francis Taken from the Order of Christian Funerals O God, from whom the just receive an unfailing reward, grant that your servant Francis, our Pope, whom you made vicar of Peter and shepherd of your Church, may rejoice forever in the vision of your glory, for he …

Immaculate Heart of Mary Anderson Township, 7820 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati OH 45255-4215; (513) 388-4466 Easter Sunday April 20 at 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) Old St Mary Over the Rhine, 123 E. 12th St., Cincinnati OH 45202; (513) 721-2988 Easter Sunday April 20 at 1:00 p.m. in English Our Lady of the …

March 5 – Ash Wednesday Readings: Joel 2:12-18; Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17; 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Invitation to Prayer: At Christ’s invitation, We come together, Gathered in his name, Drawn close to his voice. Reflection: “Rend your hearts, not your garments.” Between this verse from …

Archbishop Robert G. Casey offers a message of hope this Easter. May we always walk as children of the light, confident in the resurrection that our Lord promises.

Archbishop Robert G. Casey blesses the steps of Holy Cross – Immaculata Parish in Cincinnati, OH. This Holy Week tradition began in 1850.

This beautiful video of the Stations of the Cross in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.