Local KoC to take over Rosary Rally; 2016 rally to be May 15
For the past 10 years, a group of Elder High School Alumni have sponsored a Family Rosary Rally each May. This year, that group will begin to pass the torch. The Archbishop Purcell Council of the Knights of Columbus will assist and shadow the event’s founders during this year’s event, …
Theologians’ brief in HHS mandate case might lead to compromise ruling
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jim Lo Scalzo, EPA By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Supreme Court cases, with their multiple friend-of-the-court briefs, leave extensive paper trails behind them and although these briefs might get lost in the shuffle, occasionally some stand out. In Zubik v. Burwell, the challenge to the Affordable Care …
Note from the Editor: Technical problem slows email response
Friends, Due to a technical problem that remains unresolved, emails sent to The Catholic Telegraph though forms on our website were not delivered to an inbox. CT staffers are in the process of retrieving those messages and will respond to them in the coming week. We hope to have the …
Pope tells struggling Europe he has a dream for its future
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Europe faces an unprecedented influx of immigrants and refugees while struggling to counter continued economic woes, Pope Francis urged the continent to step up to its responsibilities with renewed hope, not cower behind walls and treaties. The pope — …
Prayers for vocations responsibility of all the faithful
This month, on May 21, the archdiocese will celebrate the ordination of seven men to the Holy Priesthood, a number not seen in locally in seven years. This is a very exciting moment for the archdiocese. Interestingly enough, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has been the leader of this archdiocese for …
An ocean of tears calls for mercy, compassion, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The tears shed by men, women and children around the world each day cry out for mercy, compassion and consolation, Pope Francis said during a special Year of Mercy prayer service for those who weep. “How many tears are shed …
German cardinal says ‘unauthorized people’ in Rome veto bishop nominations
IMAGE: CNS photo/SvenHoppe, EPA By BONN, Germany (CNS) — A German cardinal said names of candidates submitted to the Vatican as potential bishops are being vetoed by “unauthorized people” in Rome. “In the name of the law, these unlawful outside influences must be set aside and a proper voice given …
Theology of tears: For pope, weeping helps one see Jesus
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Throughout his pontificate, Pope Francis has been sharing a theology of tears: tears of compassion, compunction and consolation. Although Pope Francis does not mask his emotions in public, he rarely is seen to cry. One obvious exception was in Albania …
Throwback Thursday: Feast of the Ascension
“…He was lifted up before their eyes, and a cloud took Him out of their sight.” – From Acts 1:9 The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord is among the oldest feast days in the Church, making it the focus of this week’s Throwback Thursday story. The image with this post — …
Cardinal welcomes Britain’s U-turn on resettling child refugees
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sedat Suna, EPA By Simon Caldwell MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster has welcomed a U-turn by the British government over the resettlement of child refugees. He said he was “very happy” with a May 4 announcement by Prime Minister David Cameron that the U.K. …