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The Catholic Telegraph

Founded in 1831, The Catholic Telegraph is the official news source of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the St. John the Baptist parish community in Maria Stein, OH experienced a tragic fire in their beloved and historic church. We gather in support of this community and the whole Christ Our Light Family of Parishes under the leadership of Fr. Ken Schnipke, C.PP.S. To Donate …

On April 26, 2025 at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica, 10 men were ordained permanent deacons and 8 men were ordained transitional deacons.

GameDay Mass Times Welcome Cincinnati Reds and Arizona DBacks !!! This weekend The Reds host the Dbacks on Sunday, June 8 First pitch on Sunday is at 1:40 p.m. Below are Mass times downtown to enhance your Pentecost Sunday and a chance to visit our beautiful downtown churches in the Archdiocese of …

In a visually saturated world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become desensitized to beauty. Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” encourages us to slow down and engage in visual contemplation, using art as a profound tool for connecting with the Divine. A Guide to Visio Divina Begin by making …

When Jesus said, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35), He left His followers a clear command, one that Catholics in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati strive to live out each day. Across parishes, schools, hospitals, and charities, many Catholics work to meet migrants’ spiritual and physical needs. …

Creator God, you formed the human in your image to be partner with you. You have blessed us by calling us to work with the land and its creatures, providing nourishment and health for all. Let your word now take root in our hearts and lives, to produce a rich …

More than anything else, these days have reminded me that I am a member of God’s own family. As a young priest, I fell in love with parish life. Whether baptizing babies, witnessing weddings, sharing meals in homes, or having the solemn privilege of laying loved ones to rest, I …

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 …

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.