Pope reportedly says he won’t judge Trump but will watch impact on poor
IMAGE: CNS photo/Orestis Panagiotou, EPA By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — The day before Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, Pope Francis said he would make no judgments about the candidate and was interested only in the impact his policies would have on the poor. Eugenio Scalfari, …
College students experience virtual injustice

By Andrea Koverman, SC During the week of Oct. 17 hundreds of students from both Mount St. Joseph (MSJU) and Xavier Universities had a unique opportunity to consider to what degree the current criminal justice system reflects one of the tenants of the Catholic faith, namely that all human life …
Father Gus Guppenberger

CINCINNATI—Father August “Gus” Guppenberger, 81, a native of Batavia, N.Y., and a Glenmary Home Missioner for 59 years, died Nov. 6 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Father Gus brought his outgoing personality to missions and ministries in five states — Ohio, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia and Kentucky. Along with his ministerial efforts, …
Service dogs help some veterans cope with life after war
IMAGE: CNS photo/Aprille Hanson, Arkansas Catholic By Aprille Hanson CABOT, Ark. (CNS) — U.S. Navy veteran Dave King’s whole world changed when Zack came into his life. The young Catahoula mix plucked from a shelter already has all the love in the world for his new companion. But when Zack …
Throwback Thursday: Archbishop Calls for Unity in Post-Election Statement

Washington (NC) – Archbishop Joseph L. Bernardin of Cincinnati has urged American Catholics to “unite with our chosen leaders” in facing post-election challenges. Archbishop Bernardin, President of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops made his comments in a statement and in telegrams to President-elect Jimmy Carter and President Gerald Ford. …
Pictures of mercy: How pope, Caravaggio bring Matthew 25 to life
IMAGE: CNS photo/Carol Glatz By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ Year of Mercy has been a refresher course for Catholics — a reminder and an inspiration to follow Jesus’ command to show compassion through works of mercy. While the pope has spent his whole pontificate offering Gospel …
Life’s 5th Quarter Fills Holy Name

Holy Name Church in Mt. Auburn was full of pro-life students and their families on Halloween weekend for the latest Life’s 5th Quarter youth-focused Mass and rosary procession to Planned Parenthood. The church hosts two different pro-life groups, Helpers of God’s Precious Infants and Mary’s Mantle, who hold the …
Jubilarians 2016: Missionaries of the Precious Blood

The staff of The Catholic Telegraph wishes to express our gratitude to the following Missionaries of the Precious Blood celebrating jubilees in 2016 for their steadfast faith and dedicated service to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. 60 Years Father James Dugal Father Dugal, 86, a native of Jackson, Mich., entered the …
Diocese investigating priest over political video of fetus, altar use
IMAGE: CNS/Bob Roller By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, said in a statement it is investigating the incident of a pro-life priest who placed “the body of an aborted fetus” on an altar and broadcast it on Facebook Live to get people to vote for …
Christians called to restore dignity to sick, imprisoned, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Visiting the sick and the imprisoned are works of mercy that not only benefit the suffering and the abandoned, but benefit the visitors who are enriched by being with those who suffer like Christ, Pope Francis said. …