Don’t be overly harsh on youth; they have much to give, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Young people often are judged too easily, even though with their limitations they are still a much needed and valuable part of the world, Pope Francis said. Do not forget how God often chose the smallest, because proclaiming the Gospel …
Bishops urge Trump to honor Paris climate pact to protect the planet
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The United States has an obligation to honor the Paris climate agreement to protect “our people and our planet” and “mitigate the worst impacts of climate change,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops …
Service, faith, academics, activities: Meet Carroll High School Graduate Dallas McDonald
Recent grad found community, confidence at Carroll High School From the time Dallas McDonald was just a toddler, it seemed like the odds were stacked against him. His parents separated early on, and both his father and step-father died of drug overdoses. His mother was in and out of jail …
Ukrainian cardinal known for simplicity, humor, holiness dies at 84
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ukrainian Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, known for his “velvety baritone” when chanting the Divine Liturgy or making one of his regular appearances on television or radio programs, died May 31 near Kiev at the age of 84. Like many Ukrainian Catholics around the world, …
Mount Notre Dame announces Academic Awards Medals for Excellence
Medals for Excellence (Awarded at Graduation) Saint Julie Christian Leadership Award Kelly Harper Academic Excellence (Valedictorian) Abigail Witter Excellence in English Morgan Hoffman Excellence in French Olivia DiCarlo Excellence in Information Technology & Business Molly Bonino Excellence in Latin Honora Poch Excellence in Mathematics Dorie Coggin Excellence in Performing Arts …
Badin High concludes 50th anniversary with graduation of the Class of 2017
Badin High School will conclude its 50th anniversary celebration when the Class of 2017 graduates on Friday, June 2, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Liberty Township. “We’ve hit some very meaningful milestones in the past couple of years,” said Badin High Principal Brian Pendergest. “We’re proud of the Class …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for June 2017
Pope Francis intentions for June 2017: National Leaders That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people.
Obituaries: May 2017
Father Simeon Cleves A Mass of Christian Burial for Franciscan Father Simeon Cleves was celebrated March 28 at St. Margaret Hall Chapel. Father Cleves died March 24. A native of Covington, KY, Father Cleves studied briefly at St. Francis Seminary in Cincinnati before entering the novitiate in 1946. After ordination …
Ecumenical leaders call for context, nuance in Catholic-Lutheran dialogue
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Colleen Dulle WASHINGTON (CNS) — Swiss Cardinal Kurt Koch, renowned for his ecumenical efforts, addressed a Washington gathering of Catholic and Lutheran leaders striving for unity. Cardinal Koch’s speech took place May 30 at “The 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s Posting of the Ninety-Five Theses …
Pope will not make South Sudan visit this year, spokesman says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will not visit South Sudan in October with Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury as he had hoped, the Vatican spokesman said. Greg Burke, the spokesman, told reporters May 30 the trip “was not for this year.” With the civil war …