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In unusual step, Mexican priest accused of abuse faces criminal charges
By David Agren Catholic News Service MEXICO CITY — A priest in north central Mexico has been stripped of his position by the Vatican and faces criminal charges in connection with alleged sexual abuse of a teenage boy. The case marks the first time the Catholic Church in Mexico has …
Tragedy brings community together to support grieving family
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph It’s been nearly a year since a senseless tragedy claimed the life of a devoted husband, father and well respected local business owner, but in that time a community and parish have united to support his family with compassion and faith.
Two Poor Clare sisters make solemn profession of vows
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph It was with prayer and gratitude that two women made their permanent commitment to life as Poor Clares during separate ceremonies in recent months, supported by their fellow sisters, family members, friends and local Franciscan friars. Both ceremonies took place at St. Clement …
Father Jack Mattscheck, retired priest, dies at 88
Father John “Jack” J. Mattscheck died Thursday morning, May 29.
St. Gertrude Parish to open Eucharistic exposition chapel June 22
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph Ever since he was ordained in 1992, Dominican Father Andre-Joseph LaCasse has dreamed of being able to offer members of the faith communities where he has served the opportunity to participate in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continuously during the day and night, …
Suspicious object causes temporary evacuation of Cathedral, City Hall
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph CINCINNATI — Police evacuated parts of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, City Hall and the Centennial Plaza office building after a suspicious object was discovered on Central Avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets Monday morning.
Priest shares love of cooking with family, friends and parish
Body & Soul is a feature that hopes to highlight faith-filled folks who nourish others through their ministries, other food related topics and perhaps even heavenly inspired recipes. Please send any story ideas to Eileen Connelly, OSU. By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph As a young boy, Father Christopher …
Book Review: The Protestant’s Dilemma speaks the truth in love
Speaking the truth can be uncomfortable at times.
Covington deacon to head diaconate office
Press Release R. David Profitt, a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Covington (Ky.) with a professional background in investments and asset management, has been appointed Director of the Permanent Diaconate Office for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, effective July 1. He will succeed Barry Mersmann, who is retiring after 16 …
Natural family planners cautious about new fertility monitoring apps
By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As new fertility monitoring apps such as Clue and Glow make news, specialists in natural family planning caution that any technological application is only as good as the expertise behind it and the comfort level of its users.