Catholics Respond to Refugee and Immigration Crisis
CINCINNATI, January 31, 2017 – Father Daniel Groody, CSC, the award-winning filmmaker of “Dying to Live: A Migrant’s Journey” will speak at a free presentation at 7:30 pm on April 5 at Bellarmine Chapel at Xavier University. His presentation is entitled: A God of Life and a Civilization of Love: …
LEHMAN SCIENCE OLYMPIAD SEASON COMES TO AN END WITH SEVEN MEDALS
The Lehman Catholic High School, in Sidney Ohio, Science Olympiad team competed at the Southwest Regional Science Olympiad held recently at Piqua High School, winning seven medals and missing a berth in the state competition by nine points. Lehman placed eighth at the regional behind teams from West Liberty Salem, …
Rite of Election Ancient Liturgy welcomes catechumens
The ancient Rite of Election for unbaptized people and the Call to Continuing Conversion for people baptized in other Christian traditions are celebrated together on the First Sunday of Lent. Below are some pictures of the event. Keep the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Catechumens in your prayers as they prepare for …
Pope Francis’s Prayer intentions for April
Pope Francis’s Prayer intentions for April For young people That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life.
Obituaries: March 2017
Father William Thomas A Mass of Christian Burial for Father William V. Thomas was celebrated Feb. 17 at St. Henry Church, Dayton. Father Thomas, 83, died Feb. 13. A Dayton native, he received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton in 1955. He earned a master’s degree in philosophy …
Bishops urge Congress to take bipartisan approach on health care reform
IMAGE: CNS photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Now that lawmakers have withdrawn the American Health Care Act, Congress must “seize this moment to create a new spirit of bipartisanship” and make “necessary reforms” in existing health care law to address access, affordability, life and conscience, said three U.S. …
Continuing ‘Mercy Friday’ practice, pope visits center for the blind
IMAGE: CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis returned to a practice he developed during the Year of Mercy: making a Friday-afternoon visit to people in need of or deserving special care. For the visit March 31, he chose the Sant’ Alessio-Margherita di Savoia Regional …
Catholic Charities leaders push priorities with Congress on ‘Hill Day’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Four years ago, Ted Bergh was asking members of Congress to support food programs and comprehensive immigration reform, issues of deep concern to Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio, which he serves as CEO. Bergh was back on Capitol Hill March …
Stop prejudice, forgive sins of past, pope urges Christians
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Serious research on Martin Luther can help heal relations between Catholics and Protestants, highlight what was legitimate about the Reformation and pinpoint the errors and sins that led to the division of the church, Pope Francis said. “Today, as Christians, all of us …
A picture says a thousand words: Badin students host Grandparents Day
Students at Badin High School in Hamilton hosted the annual Grandparents Day
