Staff Report “Hear in silence, and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee.” — Sirach 32:9. On an overcast Wednesday afternoon, a muggy haze surrounded much of Over-the-Rhine, a diverse neighborhood in downtown Cincinnati. A block north, two police cars and a coroner’s unit dealt with their work …

By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Today marked the release of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si, or Praised Be to You. The encyclical deals extensively with environmental issues. While The Catholic Telegraph and many world media organizations were just getting a chance to digest the nearly 200-page document, Tony Stieritz, Director …

By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph When she receives her diploma at Mother of Mercy High School’s graduation ceremony on June 1, Nancy Nzobigeza’s heart will be filled with the gratitude for the education she has received and determination to help other young woman have the same opportunity she’s …

Staff Report St. Teresa of Avila in Price Hill and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati (HFHGC) welcomed members of the community and local dignitaries to the May 30 dedication of a home built for a family in need. The home, located in Westwood, was rehabilitated by more than 200 volunteers …

By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph The death of a parent can be a defining moment in a young child’s life, but a tragic circumstance can often become an occasion of God’s grace. Andrew Eisenhauer, one of 167 students graduating from Alter High School this year, experienced the loss of …

By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph A childhood birthday gift led to a lifelong passion for music for Matt Schneider, who recently graduated from Archbishop Moeller High School. Schneider, the youngest of four children, grew up in our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in Reading and attended St. Nicholas …

By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Royalmont Academy Classical Preparatory High School student Isaac Chmiel is in a league of his own. The senior represents the entirety of the Royalmont class of 2015. He’s also the school’s first high school graduate as Royalmont became a secondary school this academic year …

By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph Young/new religious representing 11 area communities came together April 25 at Mount Notre Dame Convent in Reading to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life as well as their respective vocations. Forty-five religious in formation, along with their formation ministers, and women and men …

Staff Report In the Book of Proverbs one reads, “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Sixth grade students from Guardian Angels Catholic School in Mt. Washington committed a day of hard work to clearing the heavily-wooded grounds at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West/The …

By Greg Hartman The Catholic Telegraph School is out and summer is in full swing. Here are some fun, wholesome activities the whole family can enjoy in June. Sunday Father’s Day June 21st: Make a picture of St. Joseph, or go to a Catholic bookstore to get a medal or …