2016 Jubilarians: Franciscan Sisters of the Poor

The staff of The Catholic Telegraph wishes to express our gratitude to the following Franciscans of the Poor celebrating jubilees in 2016 for their steadfast faith and dedicated service to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Franciscan Sisters of the Poor 70 Years Sister Miriam Bulcak “It’s truly a joyous life; I’ve …
2016 Jubilarians: Precious Blood Sisters & Ursulines of Brown

The staff of The Catholic Telegraph wishes to express our gratitude to the following Precious Blood Sisters & Ursulines of Brown celebrating jubilees in 2016 for their steadfast faith and dedicated service to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Precious Blood Sisters 75 years Sister Joanella Whaley A native of Chicago, Sister …
Not all issues have the same moral weight

Note: This letter appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Letter to the Editor on October 27, 2016 by Dan Andriacco Sr. Simone Campbell’s opinion piece in Monday’s Enquirer (“Follow Pope’s Example of ‘Meddling’ in Politics”) may sow confusion about the authentic Catholic teaching on responsible voting. She writes: “This election can’t …
For Carolyn Woo, the next step is ‘refirement,’ not retirement
IMAGE: CNS photo/Laura Elizabeth Pohl, By Rhina Guidos BALTIMORE (CNS) — Many mornings Carolyn Y. Woo has arrived to the relative solitude of a chapel at the Baltimore headquarters of Catholic Relief Services, and as the bustling city comes to life, she has looked inside the serene space for a …
Pope encourages church, police in shared battle against trafficking
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An unrelenting, coordinated commitment is needed to prevent people from falling prey to traffickers and to help victims caught in their snares, Pope Francis told representatives of law enforcement agencies and church leaders. The growing number of people being trafficked …
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 …