Celebrating the past, looking to the future St. Stephen Parish celebrates 150th anniversary
As St. Stephen Parish in Cincinnati’s Columbia Tusculum neighborhood celebrates 15 decades of serving the area’s Catholics, the congregation is as focused on the future as on looking at the past. “There are more than 200 families now and we are beginning to grow,” said Mike Keating, life-long parishioner and …
Catholic chaplain accompanies anguished circus workers on final tour
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tanya Connor, The Catholic Free Press By Tanya Connor WORCESTER, Mass. (CNS) — The congregation, numbering about 50, gathered for their last Easter Mass together on the DCU Center’s arena floor. The chaplain, Father George “Jerry” Hogan, borrowed one of their colorful boxes to use as an altar. …
Michigan head coach says meeting pope was ’emotional’
IMAGE: NS photo/L’Osservatore Romano By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As someone accustomed to the stress of the gridiron, University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh said he was touched by Pope Francis’ peaceful presence. “The way he talks is peaceful, it’s calm. It felt like this …
Why be afraid when God is always showing the way, pope says at audience
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians always have hope, no matter how bleak, bad or uncertain the journey, because they know God is always by their side, Pope Francis said. In fact, “even crossing parts of the world (that are) wounded, where things are not …
In TED talk, pope urges people to make real connections
IMAGE: CNS photo/TED.com By Keanine Griggs VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While searching for a connection today often means looking for Wi-Fi, Pope Francis said real connections between people are the only hope for the future. “How wonderful would it be if the growth of scientific and technological innovation would come …
Cincinnati’s Oratory Celebrates
On April 25, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr celebrated the establishment Mass for the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Cincinnati, based at Old St. Mary’s Church in Over-the-Rhine. Known for splendid liturgies, the Oratory welcomed the archbishop, representatives from Rome, and supporters with new Officially approved by Pope Francis earlier …
Nuncio tells seminarians that ministry extends beyond ‘office hours’
By Tim Puet COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNS) — A priest’s “office hours” are unlimited and the priesthood is not solely focused on administrative work, the apostolic nuncio to the United States told students at the nation’s only Vatican-affiliated seminary. “It’s important to say this to young seminarians: Don’t prepare yourselves to …
Pope to Egyptians: Let papal visit be sign of friendship, peace
IMAGE: CNS photo/Mohamed Abd El Ghany, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Praying that God would protect Egypt from all evil, Pope Francis told the nation’s people that a world torn apart by indiscriminate violence needs courageous builders of peace, dialogue and justice. “I hope that this visit …
PAT GOEDDE SELECTED AS FLEMING’S SUCCESSOR at LaSalle High School
Pat Goedde, a 1991 La Salle alum and the top assistant and JV Head Coach for the Lancers, has been named the 4th Head Varsity Basketball Coach in the 56 year history of La Salle High School, Director of Athletics Keith Pantling announced on Tuesday. “After hours of conversations with …
New food truck to help stem senior hunger in Diocese of Oakland
IMAGE: CNS photo/Carrie McClish, Catholic Voice By Carrie McClish OAKLAND, Calif. (CNS) — A new shiny truck is bringing food to senior citizens in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood and nearby communities. A year in the making, the Mercy Brown Bag Program has expanded, with the truck visiting several locales and offering …