Consult, respect indigenous peoples and their land, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano, By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Development projects involving indigenous communities must be planned in consultation with them and must respect their traditional relationship to the land, Pope Francis said. Having the “prior and informed consent” of the native communities who could be impacted by …
Even in dark times, never lose hope in God’s love, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Claudio Peri, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians must never lose hope and should remind themselves that God loves them even at their worst, Pope Francis said. God’s love provides “security” both in difficult moments and even when “I have done something terrible and …
Catholic Schools Open House Guide
Thursday February 23, 2017 Sts. Peter & Paul Academy 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 231 Clark Rd., Reading 45215 http://www.sppacademy.org Map Thursday February 23, 2017 Incarnation School Preschool 4’s, Early 5’s, and Full Day Kindergarten Information Night 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Center 45 Williamsburg Ln., Centerville 45459 http://www.incarnation-school.com …
Diocesan phase of Fatima visionary’s sainthood cause completed
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paulo Carrico, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Diocese of Coimbra concluded its phase of the sainthood cause of Carmelite Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the three children who saw Our Lady of Fatima in 1917. Bishop Virgilio Antunes of Coimbra formally closed …
Help offered to family of fetus found in wastewater treatment plant
Workers at the Cincinnati wastewater treatment plant on Gest Street reported that they found the remains of a human fetus around 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 12. A spokesman for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati said the mother and family of the fetus were of great concern and urged them to take …
A picture says a thousand words: Black History Month Mass
Mass was held at University of Dayton’s Immaculate Conception Chapel
Kristi Phillips to lead CISE (Catholic Inner-Schools Education Fund)
Kristi Phillips has been selected to lead CISE (Catholic Inner-city Schools Education Fund). Ms. Phillips believes it is our responsibility to serve the most vulnerable children, a value instilled in her at McAuley High School 20 years ago while she was doing school service work at Our Daily Bread in …
Vatican canon law official explains provisions of ‘Amoris Laetitia’
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The provisions of “Amoris Laetitia” allow people in irregular marriage situations access to the sacraments only if they recognize their situation is sinful and desire to change it, according to the cardinal who heads the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts. …
Everyday Evangelist: Rosary maker shows support for fellow law enforcement officers
Officer Matthew Siry has issued an APB to all police nationwide. This All Points Bulletin alerts every member of the Thin Blue Line of an opportunity to order a free rosary and pray it. “I’m a park ranger for Great Parks of Hamilton County where I have served for 12 …
Delegation from Catholic Social Action visits Senator Portman’s office on Refugees
The Catholic Social Action Office met with Senator Portman’s staff regarding the current refugee crisis. Connie, of the Senator’s staff, listened to the message and facts were presented by the delegation organized by the Catholic Social Action Office. Regarding the impact of the administration’s recent executive order on refugee resettlement …
