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Last weekend’s torrential rains affects local school
On Aug. 29, heavy rains swept through the Greater Cincinnati area, impacting many homes, apartment complexes, businesses, and schools. Bron Bacevich Memorial Stadium, the home of the Roger Bacon Spartans, was rendered unusable and closed until further notice. Roger Bacon has embarked on a fundraising drive, RB Rising, for clean …
Then and now, Remembering Mother Teresa
Then. From The Catholic Telegraph, June 28, 1974, excerpts from an article: Apostle of Poor Wins Hearts, By Judy Ball She was so small, she stood on a box to reach the microphone. But Mother Teresa of Calcutta had no trouble reaching her audiences at Mt. St Joseph College and …
Celebrating the canonization of Mother Teresa of Kolcata
In the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, to mark the canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa, after whom Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School (MTCES) was named, the school is hosting a canonization celebration on Sept. 4 from 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The event will begin with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr at …
Murdered nuns recalled for their generosity, service in Mississippi
By Maureen Smith Catholic News Service JACKSON, Miss. (CNS) — The deaths of Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill demand justice, but not revenge, Franciscan Father Greg Plata said during a memorial Mass for the women religious in the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle. “I truly believe with …
Mount Notre Dame High School welcomed Rachael Adams Bronze Medalist
Mount Notre Dame High School was proud to welcome home Rachael Adams ’08 (and her 2016 Olympic Bronze Medal) on August 29, 2016! Rachael was gracious enough to share her journey and experiences with the Mount Notre Dame community. Mount Notre Dame declared August 29th as Rachael Adams Day! Rachel …
Archbishop Schnurr appointed USCCB Treasurer
WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has appointed Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati as USCCB treasurer. Archbishop Schnurr will assume the position recently left by Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas, who has been appointed by Pope Francis as the first prefect …
Throwback Thursday: Archdiocese on Camera
In October-November 1975, five institutions in Cincinnati were interviewed in 90 minutes specials on WCET, Channel 48. The segment on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati was aired on October 28 and included a history of the Archdiocese, a discussion among Archbishop Joseph L. Bernardin, Bishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, and James Shea, …
A Look Back at Bishop Carl Moeddel’s Ordination
From The Catholic Telegraph Archives: Excerpts from the August 27, 1993 Edition With much solemnity, reverence, warmth and affection, Bishop Carl K. Moeddel was ordained to serve as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and titular bishop of Bistue in ceremonies at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Aug 24. …
Q&A: Are the homilies of priests and deacons critiqued?
Q: Are the homilies of priests and deacons critiqued? The homily quality among preachers varies considerably. Some are outstanding; others are poor. Are continuing education classes available and/or required for clergy especially in the area of homily development and presentation? A: Yes, the homilies of priests and deacons, are always …
The Athenaeum Chorale will be holding auditions for its 2016-2017 season
The Athenaeum Chorale will be holding auditions for its 2016-2017 season from August 29th-September 25th. All singers over 18 years of age are welcome to audition. Spots for all voice parts are available. Beginning its thirty-seventh season, the Athenaeum Chorale was founded in the fall of 1980, and has …
