2016 Jubilarians: Sisters of Mercy , Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
The staff of The Catholic Telegraph wishes to express our gratitude to the following Sisters of Mercy, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, & Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill celebrating jubilees in 2016 for their steadfast faith and dedicated service to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Sisters of Mercy Sister Marie …
Adrian Dominican Sisters and Congregation of Divine Providence Jubilarians
The staff of The Catholic Telegraph wishes to express our gratitude to the following women and men religious celebrating jubilees in 2016 for their steadfast faith and dedicated service to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Adrian Dominican Sisters Sister Marie Therese Emery Sister Marie Therese, a native of St. Louis, is …
U.S. archbishop, pilgrims were celebrating Mass in Norcia when earthquakes struck
IMAGE: CNS/Populus Summorum Pontificum By Junno Arocho Esteves ROME (CNS) — U.S. Archbishop Alexander K. Sample was preparing to celebrate Mass Oct. 26 with Benedictine monks in Norcia when the first of two powerful earthquakes struck. “I had no sooner finished (the vesting) prayer to be protected from the assaults …
Throwback Thursday: Minor Patrons of the Archdiocese
by Sarah Patterson St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) is the official patron of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Did you know that we also have two minor patrons? They are St. Albert the Great (c. 1200–1280) and St. Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621). Below is a letter written by Abp. John T. McNicholas …
Archbishop Kurtz Video Release
As the presidential nominees prepare for their third and final debate this Wednesday evening and just weeks away from Election Day, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz has released the following video statement. The video is a follow-up to his written statement of last week which invites Catholics to take time prior …
Ecumenical papal trip also will show pain of division, Lutheran says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The extension of Pope Francis’ trip to Sweden by one day to accommodate a papal Mass for the nations’ Catholics does not detract from the ecumenical power of the trip, but actually highlights the need for Christian unity, said the …
Catholic women decry presidential campaign’s focus on ‘politics of fear’
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Seventy Catholic women, including the presidents of two leading Catholic organizations, expressed concern for the “toxic politics of fear” that has dominated this year’s presidential campaign. Saying that “elections should be a national examination of conscience,” the signers of the statement called for civil debate in …
Bishops to elect officers, hear task force report, vote on action plan
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jim Lo Scalzo, EPA By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bishops will discuss ways to promote peace in U.S. communities torn apart by violence, vote on ways to implement priority areas for their conference approved last year and elect new leaders during their Nov. 14-16 fall general assembly …
Walls aren’t answer to people fleeing war, climate change, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Closing doors to immigrants and refugees is not the answer — in fact, it only helps encourage the crime of human trafficking, Pope Francis said. “The only way for resolution is through solidarity,” where everyone pitches in because “all together …
New composition honors martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe
As Paul Stanbery was composing a piece to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe, he felt an eerie sensation that he was being led to the various elements he used in the tribute. The composition will make its debut Oct. 29 on the anniversary of …
