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The Catholic Telegraph

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

On January1, 2017 the 10th annual Loramie Leap took place on Lake Loramie. Rev. Ethan Moore organized the jump for 2017 as a way to bring men and women together consecrating the new year to the Mother of God. Asked about the coldness, Rev. Ethan Moore said “Oh the coldness…it …

Michael D. Pitman, politics reporter for the Journal-News, owned by Cox Media Group Ohio, will be honored as the Salesian Guild’s Distinguished Communicator of the Year at the group’s annual dinner meeting in Cincinnati on Saturday, Jan. 28. Guest speaker for the event will be popular blogger Deacon Greg Kandra. …

Conflict is a natural part of what it means to be human. Until God ushers in His Kingdom, we know that we will be muddling our way, creating and overcoming conflicts. The Church, for instance, will unapologetically stand up for the principles we believe in. We will witness to our …

Mount St. Mary’s Seminary class of 2016 – 2017. (CT Photo/E L Hubbard)
Q: I have heard that the number of seminarians is increasing locally and more of them are recent college graduates. Why do you think there are fewer second-career vocations and more young men applying to seminary? A: Yes, there has been an increase in seminary enrollments locally and nationally and …

From left, Sisters Cleophas Schumacher, Nancy Recker and Carmen Voisard during a prayer for the council. (Courtesy Photo)
Resurrection liturgy for Precious Blood Sister Carmencita Voisard was held at the Salem Heights chapel, 4960 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Visitation immediately preceded the liturgy. Sister died at the Maria-Joseph Center in Dayton on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Carmencita, 94, had been a Sister of …

Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis for January: Christian Unity. That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborat­ing to meet the challenges facing humanity.

Hispanic adults students are shown attending a Catholic Social Teaching formation program recently. (Courtesy Photo)
In the song Little Drummer Boy, the boy has no gifts to bring. He’s a poor boy. However, he has the greatest gift, himself and his God given talents. As we end 2016, many participate in New Year’s Resolutions. Number one every year is losing weight and there’s a barrage …

Bishop Fenwick sophomore Andrew Adam and LaSalle Senior Jake Kroger will be marching with the Bands of America National Honor Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. This special opportunity was earned last spring when Andrew, as just a freshman and Jake, a …