Archbishop Schnurr elected treasurer of USCCB
Catholic News Service The U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops Nov. 17 elected Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati as treasurer-elect. He received 126 votes to 110 for Bishop John M. LeVoir of New Ulm, Minnesota, on the second day of the USCCB’s annual fall general assembly in Baltimore. Next year, Archbishop Schnurr …
Vatican monitoring situation in Central Africa, but pope plans to visit
IMAGE: CNS photo/handout via EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite the ongoing violence in the Central Africa Republic, Pope Francis wants to visit the country Nov. 29-30, plans for the visit are in place, and the security situation is being monitored, the Vatican spokesman said. Jesuit Father …
If miracle approved, Blessed Teresa could be canonized Sept. 4
IMAGE: CNS photo/Thomas Cheng, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican calendar for the Year of Mercy deliberately set aside Sept. 4, 2016, as a possible date for the canonization of Blessed Teresa of Kolkata, if her sainthood cause is concluded by then. The canonization would be …
God is mercy: Holy Year affirms belief Christians, Muslims, Jews share
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Year of Mercy, Pope Francis also hopes to open a year of “fervent dialogue” among Christians, Muslims and Jews, so that all who profess faith in a merciful God may …
Elder, La Salle, Fenwick still in football postseason
By John Stegeman Three Catholic schools from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati saw their football seasons end last week, but three more are still alive. A win for either Elder, La Salle or Fenwick this week puts each school in the final four. Here’s a glance at each game below. Fenwick …
Pray for peace, weep for world at war, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dai Kurokawa, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Jesus wept.” Pope Francis opened his morning homily with those words as he spoke about the wars and violence engulfing numerous parts of the world. The Gospel reading for Nov. 19 began, “As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he …
Throwback Thursday: So long and thanks for all the fish
Staff Report Editor’s Note: This story was posted prior to when the present website design took effect. Today’s Throwback Thursday is short and sweet. We’re saying goodbye to this website — sort of. Don’t fret. TheCatholicTelegraph.com isn’t going anywhere, but it is getting a total makeover. As we announced last month, the improved site will …
Family Life Activities: Pre-Thanksgiving edition
Staff Report November is the month where Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Though Thanksgiving itself is not a liturgical holiday, it is a day to thank God for our many blessings. Below are some specific family life activities that can enrich your family’s faith as we approach Thanksgiving. Presentation of the Blessed Virgin …
Catholic schools mark Veteran’s Day
Staff Report Various schools across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated Veteran’s Day Nov. 10. At Guardian Angels in Mount Washington, students put on performances and wrote letters for veterans, who were invited to attend the annual event. More than 225 people attended including dozens of veterans, some of whom were …
Kenyan security officials on high alert for papal visit
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dai Kurokawa, EPA By Mike O’Maera NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — A Kenyan bishop said the church is comfortable with the security preparations for the reception of Pope Francis, in the wake of the Paris attacks that appear to have targeted crowded areas. “The church and the Kenyan government …