‘How could I leave that?’ A sister writes why she’s Catholic
Editor’s Note: A movement stared by the faith website Patheos is sweeping the web. Catholic authors are witnessing to their faith by sharing #WhyImCatholic stories online. Tell us HERE why you’re remaining Catholic when the spirit of the age seems to be leading people out of the pews. In the summer of 2011, …
Quakes strengthen doctor’s resolve to continue mission work in Nepal
By John Shaughnessy Catholic News Service INDIANAPOLIS — All the deaths and all the devastation that happened within seconds could have rocked the foundation of faith and resolve that Dr. Christine Groves had built in her 34 years of life. In fact, the April 25 earthquake in Nepal that killed more …
St. Vincent de Paul Cincinnati welcomes new executive director
Press Release Following an extensive search lasting nearly six months, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a leading local non-profit serving families in need across Cincinnati, is pleased to announce that Mike Dunn will assume the role of Executive Director of the Cincinnati District Council effective June 1, 2015. …
Four reasons I’m not leaving the Catholic Church
Elizabeth Scalia, managing editor of the Catholic portal of the religion blog site Patheos has challenged all Catholics with access to a webpage to take a few moments and tell the world why you are remaining a Catholic. With the permission of my editor, I’m going to use a few …
Provincial of local Franciscans meets Pope Francis
Staff Report Father Jeff Scheeler, provincial minister for the Franciscan Friars headquartered in Cincinnati, was one of more than 150 leaders of the Orders of Friars Minor who gathered in Assisi, Italy in May for the order’s month-long general chapter. Many of the leaders took time out to visit Rome and …
Events mark 10th anniversary of Sister Dorothy Stang’s death
Staff Report Two events are planned to mark the 10th anniversary the murder of murder of Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Dorothy Stang in February 2005. Sister Dorothy was shot and killed by hired gunmen as she walked along a dirt road in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Archdiocesan program addresses faithful sustainability
By Walt Schaefer For The Catholic Telegraph Exploring how the local church can reduce its environmental impact brought parish facilities managers and homeowners to St. John the Evangelist Parish in West Chester April 25 About 25 facilities managers and an equal number of homeowners from across Greater Cincinnati and Dayton …
By the numbers: A glance at the Class of 2015
Staff Report There are 24 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati that will graduate 3,168 men and women into the college ranks, military or workforce this summer. Here’s a by the numbers look at the class of 2015. • Largest Graduating Class: 376 St. Xavier High School • …
Spokane’s new bishop stresses importance of faith in action
By Catholic News Service SPOKANE, Wash. — Bishop Thomas A. Daly, installed as bishop of Spokane at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane May 20, urged members of the congregation not to get too caught up in technology. The bishop warned that technology can be a distraction especially …