Production Concludes on Television Series Pilot Based on Sister of Charity of Cincinnati
Delhi Township, Ohio – Production recently concluded on the pilot of the television series “At the End of the Santa Fe Trail,” based on the life of Servant of God and Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, Sister Blandina Segale. Sister Blandina is currently under consideration for beatification and canonization in …
Collection set for Mother’s Day to support national shrine’s dome project
IMAGE: CNS photo/Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception By WASHINGTON (CNS) — A special one-time national collection will be taken at U.S. parishes at Masses on Mother’s Day, May 14, to support the mosaic ornamentation of the Trinity Dome, the “crowning jewel” of the Basilica of the …
U.S. bishop remembers Martin Luther King at Vatican development meeting
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to promote the “integral human development” of all peoples is a work that must continue today in the world and in the Catholic Church, Bishop Edward K. Braxton of Belleville, Illinois, told participants at …
Pope approves provisions to recognize marriages of SSPX faithful
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Continuing initiatives aimed at a reconciliation with the Priestly Society of St. Pius X, Pope Francis has made it possible for bishops to ensure the validity of marriages celebrated in the traditionalist communities. A letter published by the Vatican April 4 said …
Discerning becoming a Deacon
Lent is a time for renewal and a time for discernment: What is God calling me to do? The Diaconate is the foundation of the ministry of the Order of Deacon: a divine vocational call. A call to vocation is a grace from God. There are many ways in which …
Georgetown sets date to rename buildings honoring a slave, black teacher
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Georgetown University has chosen April 18 as the date to rename two buildings on campus previously named for priests who sold 272 women, children and men into slavery for financial gain in 1838. The Jesuit university based in Washington announced …
Art exhibit puts Botticelli’s spiritual journey in historical framework
IMAGE: CNS photo/Muscarelle Museum of A By Carol Zimmermann WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (CNS) — The culture wars of today have nothing on those from Renaissance times. In Florence, Italy, in 1497 — after people had been repeatedly warned that some instruments, books, sculptures, paintings and clothes could lead them away from …
Art exhibit puts Botticelli’s spiritual journey in historical framework
IMAGE: CNS photo/Muscarelle Museum of A By Carol Zimmermann WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (CNS) — The culture wars of today have nothing on those from Renaissance times. In Florence, Italy, in 1497 — after people had been repeatedly warned that some instruments, books, sculptures, paintings and clothes could lead them away from …
Ursuline’s annual Canned Food Drive Far Surpasses Past Years
Collecting over 29,000 Pounds for 10 Community Partners CINCINNATI, OH – Ursuline Academy proudly announced the results of the 2017 annual Canned Food Drive: over the course of three days, Ursuline students brought in 29,450 pounds of canned goods, personal care, and household items for 10 agencies in the community. …
Vatican welcomes three new refugee families from Syria
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The first three refugee families from Syria welcomed by the Vatican left their temporary homes to start their new lives in Italy, and three new families took their places in Vatican apartments. The papal Almoner’s Office, which helps coordinate Pope Francis’ acts …