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The Catholic Telegraph

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

Friday, November 3: 6:00 p.m. in Mt. Adams Steps below Holy Cross Immaculata Join us in praying the steps for an Ohio victory for life on November 7. Praying together allows us to ask for great things. The defeat of Issue 1 is a great thing and all prayers make …

Pray: Prayer is our most powerful tool in times like these. The 54-day rosary novena has already started, but you can join now. Get daily reminders by signing up for a daily email reminder with novena prayers at pray54ohio.org. FAST: As Jesus taught, some things can only be overcome through …

On November 7, 2023, Ohioans will vote to approve or reject an amendment to the Ohio Constitution, proposing to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. Drafted and financed by militant pro-abortion advocacy groups, the approved amendment would enable Ohio to have the most extreme abortion law imaginable. Properly read and …

I know I have to tell my family and friends about my reasons for opposing the forthcoming pro-abortion ballot initiative in Ohio, but I want to do it in a way that is charitable and—if possible—doesn’t ruin lifelong friendships. Please help! I will do my best to help; let’s pause, …

A few weeks ago, a rather angry woman accosted me after Mass on a Sunday because I had spoken about Issue 1 during part of my homily. “Separation of Church and State!!” she yelled as she waved her finger at me. So I’d like to start my reflection there: separation …

For more information on Issue 1; Defend Ohio this November, go to https://catholicaoc.org/voteno For more information on Issue 1; Defend Ohio this November, go to https://catholicaoc.org/voteno

Numerous accounts of theft and vandalism have been reported to police at Catholic schools, churches and cemeteries across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Dozens of Catholic properties have been displaying yard signs and large display signs opposing Issue 1 on the November ballot.  Many of these locations have reported instances of …

Miscarriage is a traumatic end to pregnancy experienced by 10-15% of all pregnant women. Generally, once a miscarriage has been diagnosed, women are given three options: natural delivery, medically-induced delivery or surgical delivery. There can be complications, though, demanding immediate medical attention. After the overturn of Roe v. Wade in …

For the Pope We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

View from the church Dominus Flevit (where Jesus wept) Jerusalem (CT/photo by Greg Hartman)
October 27, 2023 WASHINGTON – In response to the escalating Israel-Hamas war, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace, renewed his call for peace. “The war in the Holy Land is playing out in real time …