Caring for the ill is priceless gift for society, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cancer prevention programs and campaigns need to reach everyone, Pope Francis said. “Spreading a culture of life — made up of attitudes and behaviors — is greatly needed, a true culture (that is) of the people, serious, accessible to everyone …
The Catholic Telegraph wins 2 Catholic Press Association Awards
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is home to four Catholic Press Association affiliated news outlets, and all four were honored at the 2017 Catholic Press Association Awards Banquet June 23 in Quebec, Canada. St. Anthony Messenger magazine led the way among local outlets with 11 awards, including second place for Magazine …
Priests Convocation Mass
On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at the Archdiocesan Priests Convocation in Columbus, celebrated Mass at St. Brigid of Kildare. The four day convocation focused on the sacraments of the church. For the story, go to page 8 on The July Edition of The Catholic Telegraph to be in homes beginning …
Circle of Protection mobilizes to change nation’s budget priorities
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Christian faith leaders pledged anew to build a “circle of protection” around vital social programs identified for deep spending cuts under President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget, saying their action is consistent with biblical principles. Coming together during a …
Vatican announces pope will attend reconciliation events in Colombia
IMAGE: CNS photo/Leonardo Munoz, EPA By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Days after rebels in Colombia announced turning in the last of their cache of weapons over to international observers, the Vatican announced June 23 details of Pope Francis’ September trip to the war-torn South American country. The pope is …
Bishop: ‘Fundamental defects’ persist in Senate’s version of health bill
IMAGE: CNS photo/Shawn Thew, EPA By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Senate’s Better Care Reconciliation Act contains “many of the fundamental defects” that appeared in the House-passed American Health Care Act “and even further compounds them,” said the bishop who heads the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and …
Venezuela risks becoming Caribbean ‘North Korea,’ former leaders say
IMAGE: CNS photo/Miguel Gutierrez, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Two former Latin American presidents said the world is running out of time to find a solution to the crisis in Venezuela as President Nicolas Maduro aims to consolidate power over the country. Despite widespread protests, Maduro’s …
Venezuela risks becoming Caribbean ‘North Korea,’ former leaders say
IMAGE: CNS photo/Miguel Gutierrez, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Two former Latin American presidents said the world is running out of time to find a solution to the crisis in Venezuela as President Nicolas Maduro aims to consolidate power over the country. Despite widespread protests, Maduro’s …
Guest Commentary: Who is ready to stand up for religious liberty?
By Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P. In college I grew in my Catholic faith and had a strong experience of religious pluralism. I was involved in the Newman Center daily but I also had many non-Catholic friends and even frequented Hillel House, the Jewish student center. Several of my Jewish friends …
Little Sisters of the Poor Spaghetti Dinner
The last Saturday of June is reserved at the Little Sisters of the Poor for their annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser. For the past six years, guests have been flocking to 476 Riddle Road in Clifton to get a taste of Sister Mary Imelda’s famous spaghetti sauce. This year the Little …
