C.S Lewis, Sigmund Freud and the Holy Trinity
C.S. Lewis famously likened the task of Christian apologetics to a a jeweler displaying a beautiful diamond. To appreciate its luminous qualities, the jeweler prepared it for viewing by holding it over black velvet fabric. Only against such a contrast can the dazzling colors dance and sparkle. So it is, …
Seven ordained priests before packed cathedral [Photo Gallery]
Even with overflow seating prepared, the crowd at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains was standing room only to witness the ordination of seven new priests Saturday, May 21. See more than 50 photos from the event below By laying hands upon them, Archbishop of Cincinnati Dennis M. Schnurr …
USCCB abuse audit warns of complacency, cites ‘room for improvement’
IMAGE: CNS/USCCB By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — The annual report on the implementation of the U.S. bishops’ “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” warns against complacency in dioceses, and the firm contracted to conduct audits of dioceses and parishes said there was “plenty of room for …
Franciscan tasked with locating, preparing bones of Albania’s martyrs
IMAGE: CNS photo/James Martone By James Martone SHKODER, Albania (CNS) — Human bones, old shoes and deteriorating priest collars fill cardboard boxes in the office of Franciscan Brother Vincenzo Foca, an Italian who lives and works in Shkoder. The “relics” belong to Catholics killed under Albania’s previous communist, staunchly atheist …
Pope rules Vatican review needed to set up diocesan religious order
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Diocesan bishops must consult with the Vatican before establishing a diocesan religious order, Pope Francis ruled. The consultation “is to be understood as necessary for the validity of the erection of a diocesan institute of consecrated life,” said the rescript or ruling approved …
Seminarian Central 2016: Meet all 10 Mount St. Mary’s grads prepared for ordination
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will ordain seven men to the priesthood Saturday, May 21 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains. TheCatholicTelegraph.com published profiles of each man throughout the week leading up to ordination. Meet those men, as well as three other seminary graduates scheduled for ordination elsewhere, below. Seminarian Profiles …
Ordination profiles: 3 will be ordained outside archdiocese
In addition to the seven men being ordained for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on Saturday, three Mount St. Mary’s Seminary graduates will be ordained to serve elsewhere. Alson on Saturday, Deacon Jason Bertke of the Diocese of Covington will be ordained at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the …
Archbishop Martin says pope to visit Ireland for 2018 meeting of families
IMAGE: CNS photo/John Mc Elroy By DUBLIN (CNS) — Archbishop Diarmuid Martin confirmed that Pope Francis, or his successor, will visit Ireland in 2018 for the World Meeting of Families. Archbishop Martin confirmed that when he discussed the issue of visiting Ireland with the pontiff, Pope Francis said: “‘I will …
Friars to make pilgrimage on foot, will say Mass, promote vocations
IMAGE: CNS illustration/courtesy Southern Dominican Province By Peter Finney Jr. NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — The idea of making a walking pilgrimage in the United States took root about four years ago when Dominican Fathers Francis Orozco and Thomas Schaefgen were studying together for the priesthood. They saw the movie, “The …
Vine and branches: Chaplains work to uproot radicalization in prisons
IMAGE: CNS/EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With visits to detention facilities and washing the feet of the detainees, Pope Francis has placed renewed emphasis on the work of mercy of visiting prisoners. However, some see a growing urgency for the church to be present in cell blocks …