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Labouré Society helps local woman pursue her vocation
By Patricia McGeever For The Catholic Telegraph Christine Grote is a lot like other young women her age. She likes the band Mumford and Sons, enjoys Facebook and Instagram and has a mountain of college loan debt. Where she differs from her peers is how she’s paying off that …
Alter High School celebrates 50 years of excellence
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph KETTERING — Since August of 2012, Archbishop Alter High School has been celebrating 50 years of excellence in Catholic education in the Kettering community.
Area parishioners consecrated to Mary
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph We’re all called to be saints and who better to emulate than the Blessed Mother. Members of St. Peter in Chains in Hamilton and St. Columbkille in Wilmington recently participated in a 33-day long Marian retreat geared toward spiritual renewal and drawing closer …
Lydia’s House Blessing Prepares a Home for Women and Children in Crisis
Press Release Inspired by the hospitality of St. Lydia and the work of Dorothy Day, a new Catholic Worker home is being prepared for homeless women and their children. On May 5, an open house and ecumenical blessing was held at the property, 2024 Mills Ave in Norwood, acquired by …
Archdiocesan leaders advocate for immigration reform
By Megan Walsh The Catholic Telegraph Support for immigration reform has been increasing in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Cincinnati City Council unanimously declared Cincinnati a “immigrant friendly” city this past March. Last week, representatives from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati attended an Advocacy Day on May 21 sponsored by the US …
La Salle works to cope after tragedy; School inundated with support [Gallery]
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Mankind has no choice on whether or not to face tragedy. A human life will always include suffering. Each person, however, and each community has a choice when faced with difficult times. They can let the tragedy define them, or they can let their …
Pope Francis asks bishops, the world to join in eucharistic adoration on Sunday
Staff Report On Sunday, June 2, Pope Francis will preside over an hour of eucharistic exposition in Rome at 5:00 p.m. Italian time. The pope has asked all Catholics to join him in prayer to celebrate the feast day of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, …
Su Casa Hispanic Center hosts awards dinner
By Patricia McGeever For The Catholic Telegraph Adapting to a new culture and lifestyle can be difficult, especially if there is a language barrier. One organization and three individuals who help immigrants navigate their way to self-sufficiency as they settle down in the Cincinnati area were recently honored for all …
Father Farris concludes tenure as Roger Bacon president
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph Always open to God’s call and ready to embrace the blessings that lie ahead, Franciscan Father Bill Farris will bid a fond farewell to Roger Bacon High School as he concludes 12 years as its first president at the end of the school …
Superintendent addresses Common Core concerns
Dear readers, There has been a lot of conversation lately about the Common Core, a prevalent educational movement in the United States. The Common Core clearly seems to have caught the attention of many people in southwest Ohio; the topic comes up frequently when I speak to parents and Catholic …