Around the Archdiocese: November 12
Staff Report Below are news and notes from around the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. St. Xavier mentoring program wins award St. Xavier High School’s Big Buddies project, which involves nearly 100 students in providing positive male role models and emphasizing the importance of education to underserved boys at area Boys & …
Divorce ministry reaches out to help Catholics heal
By Walt Schaefer For The Catholic Telegraph Divorce devastates people and Catholics are particularly affected. About 18 years, ago Tom Fagan, a member of Emmanuel Parish in Dayton, experienced divorce “and, at that time, there was nothing out there to help me” through those difficult days.
Cincinnati Mayor visits students at DePaul Cristo Rey High
By Margee Garbach For The Catholic Telegraph “I’m looking at the future leaders of this city,” Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley told DePaul Cristo Rey High School students in his first official visit to the school. Cranley’s speech to students was part of the school’s Founders Day Celebration on Sept. 25, …
Special intention Mass offerings covered by Canon Law
Dear Father: How is a priest to handle a request for a Mass to be said for an intention from a lay person? I understand a donation is not necessary but usually accepted. Is it covered in the Catechism? Dear Reader: The Code of Canon Law answers your question, especially …
Stephens named director of parish outreach for Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio
Press Release Scott Stephens, LISW-S, has joined Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio in the new position of director of parish outreach. Stephens will coordinate the 100-year-old agency’s community-based efforts with the needs and interests of Catholic parishes in its 11-county region.
Ruling sets up possible Supreme Court round on same-sex marriage
By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Although the Supreme Court just a few weeks ago declined to accept any of several challenges to rulings making same-sex marriage legal in various states, a 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision Nov. 6 could lead to another shot at the …
Football not the only sport with big games this weekend
Staff report While the Ohio High School football playoffs start tonight, they aren’t the only big games taking place in area Catholic high school sports.
Playoff pairings and final standings for archdiocese Catholic HS football teams
Staff Report Nine of the 15 teams included in TheCatholicTelegraph.com’s weekly football standings have made the OHSAA playoffs and several take the field tonight. Below are the final standings of the 2014 high school football season with playoff opponents listed where applicable. Note from the OHSAA: Generally, divisions II, III, …
Celiac disease, health care, exorcism book on agenda for bishops’ meeting
CNA/EWTN News The reception of Communion by those with Celiac Disease, avoiding cooperation with evil in health care partnerships, and a possible English translation of an exorcism ritual book are among the topics to be discussed by the U.S. bishops at their fall meeting next week. The U.S. Conference of …
Throwback Thursday: Carroll HS founded, honoring first American bishop
Staff Report Carroll High School in Dayton opened its doors in August of 1961. The then-new school has been educating young men and women of faith ever since in the spirit of its namesake, Archbishop John Carroll. This edition of Throwback Thursday highlights coverage from Carroll High School’s opening in …
