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 …
Those who exploit for cheap labor are bloodsucking leeches, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Human traffickers and unjust business owners who become wealthy by exploiting others for cheap labor commit a mortal sin, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass. “Those who do this are true leeches and live off the bloodletting of people whom they …
Do not give in to fear in helping migrants, pope tells diplomats
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the international community should continue working for peace in war-torn countries, it also must work to help migrants escaping violence and persecution as well as those caring for them, Pope Francis said. In a speech May 19 to six new ambassadors …
Throwback Thursday: Seven men ordained in 2009
This Saturday, seven men will become priests of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The last time a local ordination class was this large was 2009, when another seven were ordained. For Today’s Throwback Thursday, we take a look back at the ordination Class of 2009. The 2016 ordination will take place Saturday, …
Ordination profile: Deacon Eric Roush
The men scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood May 21 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati responded to questions from The Catholic Telegraph to profile their background and journey to the priesthood. TheCatholicTelegraph.com published profiles each day this week leading up to ordination. Deacon Eric Roush Parents: …
