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The Catholic Telegraph

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

Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tn, Room 306 where Dr. Martin Luther King died. (CT Photo/Greg Hartman)
During the first week of April 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated in Memphis Tennessee, as shockwaves reverberated throughout the world. In full splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica on Palm Sunday, Pope Paul VI assailed the “cowardly and atrocious killing” of Dr. Martin Luther King and linked it to …

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Mass of Remembrance in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s Assassination will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection – Bond Hill, 1619 California Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45237. The Most Rev. Joseph Binzer, …

St. Anthony Shrine Holy Thursday Morning (Greg Hartman CT/Photo)
Each month The Catholic Telegraph Bucket List lists three places in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to visit at least once in your life. So when you’re planning day trips, check here for suggestions. You can keep the Bucket List page from each issue, or download the page to print out at home using …

                            Franciscan friars have been “connected to the community” for more almost 175 years — and once again marched in the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade.

Q: I have heard that Mass can be offered outside, but in inquiring about having a wedding Mass outside, I was told that Masses could only occur in churches. Can you please explain the church’s position on outside wedding Masses? A: Catholics place a high value on the eucharistic liturgy. …

By 10:30 a.m. the Cathedral was half full for the 11:00 a.m. Easter Mass. (CT Photo/Greg Hartman)
A beautiful morning greeted the pilgrims as they made their way to the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in Cincinnati. The faithful filled this sacred structure, resplendent with the angelic voices of the Choir of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, the powerful music by Cincinnati Brassworks and Chamber Orchestra …

In March, we brought you a chart of the 14 Stations of the Cross (plus one), each from a different church or institution in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We have shared a detailed photo of each with you throughout Holy Week. This is the optional 15th station, suggested by St. Pope John Paul …

For those who have responsibility in economic matters. That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

Sister Beatrice Marie Baumgartner A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Mercy Beatrice Marie Baumgartner was celebrated March 9 at McAuley Convent. Sister Beatrice Marie, 92, died March 4. A Cincinnati native, Sister Beatrice Marie attended Mother of Mercy High School and entered the Sisters of Mercy in February …