Pope offers prayers for victims of terrorist attack in Barcelona
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ana Jimenez, La Vanguardia via Reuters By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of a terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain, that left at least 12 people dead and injured dozens of others. “With great concern the Holy Father has learned about what is …
Being legally blind doesn’t hinder Catholic priest in serving his flock
IMAGE: ED KOSKEY JR. By Anthony Salamone EASTON, Pa. (CNS) — A visitor attending Mass at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church might not notice anything unusual about the celebrant. Father Bernard J. Ezaki walks the center aisle of the massive church in Easton. He climbs the steps leading to …
U.S. Catholic parishes, schools happy to be in path of solar eclipse
IMAGE: CNS photo/Mario Anzuoni, Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholic parishes and schools located in the 70-mile-wide path of the total solar eclipse Aug. 21 plan to take part in this rare event with everything from providing parking spaces or viewing sites to offering overnight retreats or …
Kosovo to dedicate cathedral named for Mother Teresa
By Jonathan Luxmoore WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — A cathedral named for St. Teresa of Kolkata is scheduled to be dedicated in Kosovo on the 20th anniversary of her death. The cathedral will be dedicated Sept. 5 in Pristina. Albanian-born Cardinal Ernest Simoni will represent Pope Francis at the dedication. Celebrations …
Congregation centennial: Supporting Eastern Catholics against all odds
IMAGE: CNS photo/Laura Ieraci By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Congregation for Eastern Churches, an office that supports the Eastern Catholic churches and strives to ensure that the universal Catholic Church treasures its diversity, including in liturgy, …
Ohio community cafe responds to hunger while building a following
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dennis Sadowski By Dennis Sadowski PORT CLINTON, Ohio (CNS) — Bow tie pasta with Chardonnay cheese sauce, fresh focaccia topped with herbs, a salad of fresh locally grown greens and made-from-scratch bread pudding aren’t the usual fare for people in need of a free meal. At Bistro 163 …
Responding to Racism and Events in Charlottesville, Virginia Statement from Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
The bigotry and violence that descended upon Charlottesville, Virginia emerged from the same sin of racism which can plague any community in America, including those of our own Archdiocese. And so, as we approach the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, I echo for the faithful of our local Church the …
Pope prays for victims of ‘devastating’ mudslide in Sierra Leone
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered his condolences and his prayers to the people of Sierra Leone after flooding and a major mudslide Aug. 14 led to the deaths of hundreds of people and displaced thousands. “Deeply saddened by the devastating consequences of the mudslide on …
A picture says a thousand words: It’s that time of year, Back to School and a prayer
Archdiocese of Cincinnati Students are heading back to the classroom for the 2017-2018 Academic Year. From the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, a prayer for students: Lord our God, in your wisdom and love you surround us with the mysteries of the universe. Send your Spirit upon these students …
Papal envoy calls Blessed Romero ‘martyr of hope’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rodigro Sura, EPA By SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (CNS) — Blessed Oscar Romero, the murdered archbishop of San Salvador, is a martyr of hope, said Chilean Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati, Pope Francis’ envoy to the celebration of the centennial of the archbishop’s birth. Blessed Romero “is a true martyr …