A Picture says a thousand words: Catholic Schools Week 2017
It’s Catholic Schools Week. Here’s some images from around the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Archbishop Dennis Schnurr’s Statement on Refugees and Immigrants
The human dignity of refugees and immigrants should be the central consideration in any approach to the issues they present. During my annual question and answer session with Catholic high school students from around the Archdiocese yesterday, one of the students showed me a photograph of a Syrian refugee family …
‘Life is winning again in America,’ vice president tells March for Life
IMAGE: CNS photo/Yuri Gripas, Reuters By Kurt Jensen and Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — The leaders of the pro-life movement are used to having the ear of the president, as they had with Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. During their respective administrations, they addressed the March …
In Jordan, Syrian refugees accepted by U.S. frustrated with Trump action
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jamal Nasrallah, EPA By Dale Gavlak AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Promised resettlement in the United States after escaping death and destruction in their homeland, many Syrian refugees are frustrated and angry over President Donald Trump’s executive action banning their entry to the U.S. until further notice. “We’re frustrated. …
Catholic Schools Week: A letter from the Superintendent
By Susan Gibbons Superintendent of Archdiocesan Catholic Schools It continues to be my honor and privilege to serve the of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as your superintendent. I am blessed to witness excellence in Catholic education every day. During the week of January 29 – February 4, we will celebrate …
Glenmarian to students: ‘I had to find a way to serve God’
Glenmary Staff Report Days before the start of Catholic Schools Week, Glenmary Home Missioners’ First Vice President Father Neil Pezzulo and Manager of Communications and Marketing John Stegeman participated in a “Career/Vocation Day” for home school students at the Reading branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. …
Earth Shepherds dedicate tree to Pope Francis in ceremony at Good Shepherd
By Patty Lindner Inspired by Pope Francis, parish group dedicated to environmental issues has taken action to plant a Kentucky Yellowwood tree on the grounds at Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery. The Earth Shepherds ministry team at Good Shepherd did some planning and fundraising over several months, and on Dec. …
Trump’s action banning refugees brings outcry from U.S. church leaders
IMAGE: CNS photo/Laura Beckman, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald Trump’s executive memorandum intended to restrict the entry of terrorists coming to the United States brought an outcry from Catholic leaders across the U.S. Church leaders used phrases such as “devastating,” “chaotic” and “cruel” to describe the Jan. 27 …
Iraqi Christian leader visiting Mosul sees little future for Christians
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Jeffrey By Paul Jeffrey MOSUL, Iraq (CNS) — As some residents of the city of Mosul celebrate their new freedom from the Islamic State group, an Iraqi Christian leader who visited the war-torn city said Christian residents are unlikely to return. “I don’t see a future for …
Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio Statement on Refugees
Today, we’ve learned that four refugee arrivals – families from Bhutan, Somalia and Syria – have been cancelled. We are deeply saddened as refugees are persecuted people who are extremely vulnerable. We believe all people are made in the image and likeness of God. All people are worthy of respect …
