Chicago cardinal seals new relationship with Rome’s island parish
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Joyce Duriga ROME (CNS) — The day after Pope Francis inducted him into the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago took possession of his titular church in Rome, the Basilica of St. Bartholomew on Tiber Island. Cardinals are symbolically priests of the Diocese …
Catholic Charities recognizes Champions of Mercy
Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio celebrated its centennial anniversary in October by recognizing 100 Champions of Mercy at a banquet held at Cintas Center on the Xavier University campus. More than 500 people of all faiths and ages attended the awards dinner. The celebration honored people from all walks of life. …
Pope extends special Year of Mercy provisions on confession
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Acknowledging and sharing God’s mercy is a permanent part of the Christian life, so initiatives undertaken during the special Year of Mercy must continue, Pope Francis said. “Mercy cannot become a mere parenthesis in the life of the church,” the …
Year of Mercy affirmed dignity, sacredness of human life, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Visiting young women rescued from forced prostitution and meeting with a mother inconsolable over the loss of one of her newborn triplets are images from the Year of Mercy that Pope Francis said remain impressed on his heart. Reviewing the …
Well-wishers endure long flights, long lines to see their new cardinals
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Balancing a cup in one hand and a small sandwich over the plastic plate on her lap while a grandchild played on the floor next to her wheelchair, Marie Terese Tobin beamed with joy for all the gifts God has …
Proclaim Christ the king of mercy, pope says at end of Holy Year
IMAGE: CNS/Tiziana Fabi, pool via Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Following Christ the King, whose regal power is love and mercy, means the whole church and each Christian must “follow his way of tangible love,” Pope Francis said. Celebrating the feast of Christ the King Nov. 20 …
Capital campaign reaps generous harvest
Every gift counts in One Faith, One Hope, One Love, even if some benefactors might fear their participation doesn’t amount to a hill of beans. But a hill of beans, as it happens, is exactly what a generous farm couple in Shelby County contributed to the archdiocese’s historic capital campaign. …
Pope calls new cardinals to be agents of unity in divided world
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church’s 17 new cardinals must dedicate their lives to being ministers of forgiveness and reconciliation in a world — and sometimes a church — often marked by hostility and division, Pope Francis said. Even Catholics are not immune …
Cincinnati Legatus chapter marks 20 years of growth
The Cincinnati Chapter of Legatus, an organization of Catholic business leaders, is looking forward to a growth spurt as it marks 20 years since it was chartered Dec. 4, 1996, according to president Scott Teepe. “We’ve had a nice influx of 50-somethings,” he said recently. “There’s new energy in the …
Another defining chapter added to friendship between pope, new cardinal
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sean Gallagher, The Criterion By John Shaughnessy INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin headed to Rome for his Nov. 19 installation into the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis, he naturally thought again of all the ways his life has changed in the past six weeks. …