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 …
Genocide of Christians continues in Middle East, says new U.S. report
IMAGE: CNS photo/Suhaib Salem, Reuters By Josephine von Dohlen WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Trump administration renews its commitment to the protection of religious minority groups threatened by the Islamic State in the Middle East, according to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in the preface of the annual State Department report …
Pope entrusts to Mary victims of disasters, conflict, social tension
IMAGE: CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a week in which natural disasters, war and racial conflicts dominated the headlines, Pope Francis prayed that Mary would bring peace to a divided world. After reciting the Angelus prayer on the feast of the Assumption, …
Day of Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation
Members of the Knights of Columbus and their families around the world are encouraged to pray for their respective countries on August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which is being observed Orderwide as a Day of Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation. Supreme Knight Carl …
Catholics on Guam pray for peace amid threats by North Korea
IMAGE: CNS photo/Erik De Castro, Reuters By Tony C. Diaz HAGATNA, Guam (CNS) — The Catholic Church on Guam is urging its members and all people on the island to be prayerful and stay centered in Christ amid threats of missile attacks by North Korea. Coadjutor Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes …
Bishops ask for peace after white nationalist rally turns deadly
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jim Bourg, Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the aftermath of a chaos- and hate-filled weekend in Virginia, Catholic bishops and groups throughout the nation called for peace after three people died and several others were injured following clashes between pacifists, protesters and white supremacists in …
Thousands of the faithful attend Fatima event at Maria Stein
On Friday, August 11th, thousands attended a Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph Binzer at the Maria Stein Shrine. Look for more on this historic event in the September edition of The Catholic Telegraph. In September, Bishop Joseph Binzer will be leading a group of 130 to Fatima. You’re invited to …
