Do not let hate, violence ‘have the last word,’ says Las Vegas bishop
By LAS VEGAS (CNS) — At an emotional interfaith prayer service at Guardian Angel Cathedral, Las Vegas Bishop Joseph A. Pepe told those filling the pews Oct. 2 that “in the face of tragedy we need each other.” “And in the face of violence, we stand together because we cannot …
Marking 50 years of faith
St. Matthias the Apostle parish celebrates growth, change As a young wife and expectant mother Judie Mohr moved to Forest Park in 1967 with her husband, Charlie, where the couple became charter members of St. Matthias Parish. They are still active parishioners today, and, said Mohr, the past 50 years …
Chaminade Julienne Celebrates Marianist Bicentennial
Chaminade Julienne High School held a prayer rally Monday, October 2 to celebrate the Society of Mary’s bicentennial. “The Marianist Bicentennial celebration has been going on for the last two years,” said Jama Badinghaus, a counselor at the Dayton Marianist school. CJ’s Mission Team was asked to schedule an event at 2 …
Rev. King’s words on nonviolence need to be lived today, speakers say
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s support of nonviolence to bring about social change applies as much to today’s society as it did when Rev. King put his philosophy to paper 60 years ago, said speakers at an Oct. 2 news conference at the …
Catholic Energies looks to help church organizations go green
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dennis Sadowski By Dennis Sadowski CINCINNATI (CNS) — Entering her classroom at St. Teresa of Avila School in Cincinnati to prepare for the start of the new academic year, art teacher Cheryl Cannon saw things in a new light. Brighter colors. Fewer shadows. A cheerier environment. The new …
Diplomat’s recall not unusual, but justice must be served, says expert
By Carol Glatz ROME (CNS) — The recall of a Vatican diplomat suspected by U.S. authorities of having a connection with child pornography reflects normal international protocol, but the suspect must be put on trial and receive punishment if found guilty, said a key organizer of a world congress on …
Courage to hold regional retreat October 28
By Gail Finke Courage, a ministry for people who have same-sex attractions, will hold a day-long retreat on Oct. 28 to reach out to potential members, and in hopes of beginning a related ministry for families. Founded in New York in 1980 to help Catholics live in accordance with the …
USCCB president, pope call for prayers after ‘unspeakable terror’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Steve Marcus, Las Vegas Suns By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The nation has experienced “yet another night filled with unspeakable terror” and “we need to pray and to take care of those who are suffering,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington. In Las …
Politicians must help people overcome fear of migrants, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Politics as service to the common good and the need to create spaces where citizens and migrants can meet and overcome fear were topics Pope Francis repeatedly returned to Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Arriving in Bologna mid-morning Oct. 1, Pope Francis went …
Archbishop Schnurr Commissions Youth Missionaries at Cathedral Mass
By Gail Finke Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr commissioned this year’s NET missionaries, who work with youth in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, at a morning Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains Thursday, Sept. 27. NET central staff and most of the archdiocese’s central office staff who work with …
