Throwback Thursday: Supporting life in every age
Staff Report Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court effectively legalized abortion on-demand nation-wide in 1973, American Catholics have taken to the streets and the public squares to stand up for life. Attending the March for Life or other pro-life events today? Tweet #Telegraph4Life on Twitter and we’ll retweet. We may …
Catholic lawmakers urged to back immigration reform as pro-life issue
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A group of Catholic leaders urged fellow Catholics in Congress to set aside “partisan bickering” and support the U.S. bishops’ efforts on behalf of a comprehensive immigration reform, calling it a sanctity of life issue and an important step in building a culture of …
Big families bring hope – not poverty, says Pope
By Ann Schneible CNA/EWTN News VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has rejected the “simplistic” belief that large families are among the causes of poverty, stressing that economic systems which create a culture of waste are to blame. “Families know they are essential to the life of society,” the Pope said …
Donation from Reds’ Chapman to Mount St. Joseph a gesture of friendship
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Word spread quickly in mid-January that the Mount St. Joseph University men’s volleyball team was getting a new locker room courtesy of Cincinnati Reds‘ closer Aroldis Chapman. The All-Star pitcher donated nearly 80 percent of the needed funds for the locker room renovation. …
Delhi priest wins distinguished pastor award
Press Release Father James Walsh, pastor of St. Dominic Church in Delhi Township, has been awarded the 2015 Distinguished Pastor Award from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Father Walsh was nominated for his outstanding commitment to Catholic school education.
Our Lady of Victory principal wins national award
Press Release Kathy Kane, Principal of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in Delhi Township, has been named a recipient of the Distinguished Principal Award from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). This national award was given to Kane based upon nominations submitted by school parents, staff members, and the …
Pope says he will canonize Blessed Junipero Serra in Washington
By Francis X. Rocca Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM MANILA — Pope Francis said his September trip to the U.S. will take him to Philadelphia, New York and Washington — where he intends to canonize Blessed Junipero Serra — but probably no other stops. Pope Francis made …
Philippines’ farewell to pontiff: ‘Pope Francis, we love you’
CNA/EWTN News MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Pope departed the Philippines Monday morning from Villamor Air Base at a farewell ceremony where over 400 abandoned children from various welfare centers performed songs to bid him farewell. “Pope Francis, we love you!” they said in a coordinated chant.
Archbishop Schnurr letter encourages participation in CRS Rice Bowl
Dear Friends in Christ, As a former member of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Board of Directors, I am inviting every parish and school in our archdiocese to use CRS Rice Bowl for Lent 2015. CRS Rice Bowl guides families on a Lenten journey of faith and solidarity, helps parents bring …
