English archbishop offers prayers, sympathy for victims of London attack
IMAGE: CNS photo/Will Oliver, EPA By Simon Caldwell MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark, the archdiocese that covers London south of the River Thames, where a terrorist attack June 3 claimed 7 lives and injured 48 people, offered prayers for the victims and survivors. “Following the tragic …
Hypocrisy kills the Christian community, pope says at morning Mass
IMAGE: CNS photo/Antonio Bat, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The diabolical language of hypocrisy, which ensnares others through flattery, has the power to destroy Christian communities, Pope Francis said. Like the Pharisees who spoke to Jesus with soothing words of adulation, Christians who engage in hypocrisy …
Service, faith, academics, activities: Meet Purcell Marian Graduate Jordan Wright
Among the life lessons Jordan Wright’s parents, Michelle and Lavel, passed on to him is “always leave a place better than you found it.” Wright took that to heart during his four years at Purcell Marian, supporting his school and his classmates in a variety of ways. He attended Nativity …
Ohio Bishops Statement Opposing the Denial of Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Undocumented Workers
June 2, 2017 Background: The Ohio House recently passed Workers’ Compensation legislation (HB 27) that includes a provision prohibiting undocumented workers from receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ Compensation is funded by employers as an insurance policy which provides medical and compensation benefits for work-related injuries, diseases and deaths. Bishops Statement: …
Learning about Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction was once sought by women and men religious and clergy, almost exclusively. Not so any longer! Women and men in all walks of life wanting to deepen their relationship with God are seeking a Spiritual Director. If you answer the following questions with a yes, you may benefit …
Every Day Evangelist: Painting is a passion for artist
By Patricia McGeever You don’t have to visit a museum to see a fine work of art depicting the Risen Christ. A reproduction of Carl Bloch’s “The Resurrection of Christ” is painted on a window of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Central Offices at 100 E. 8th Street in downtown Cincinnati. …
Hispanic students express fear, uncertainty amid immigration clampdown
IMAGE: CNS photo/Katie Scott, Catholic By Katie Scott PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — Countless immigrants across the country live in a climate of fear sparked by actions in the new administration, including President Donald Trump’s plan to build a U.S.-Mexico wall, his executive order on immigration enforcement and several highly public …
U.S. Catholics join pope in praying for victims of London attacks
IMAGE: CNS photo/Neil Hall, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholics joined Pope Francis and the rest of the world in expressing sorrow for those killed and severely injured in the latest terrorist attacks in London the night of June 3. “The vigil of Pentecost had barely begun when the …
Dialogue with Muslims, defend human dignity, pope tells missionaries
IMAGE: CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Missionaries are entrusted with bringing hope to poor Christian communities while building bridges with Muslims and protecting human rights, Pope Francis told a group of men and women missionaries. Meeting with members of the Consolata Missionaries at the …
Scenes from Cross the Bridge for Life 2017
Sponsored by 20 pro-life organizations in Ohio and Northern Kentucky, including the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Diocese of Covington, Cross the Bridge for Life is an annual celebration of life in all stages and at all ages. This year thousands of people (number not yet available) crossed the bridge …
