Pope Francis welcomes retired Pope Benedict back to Vatican
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the first time in history, the Vatican is home to a pope and a retired pope. Pope Francis welcomed his predecessor, retired Pope Benedict XVI, to the Vatican May 2 outside the convent remodeled for the 86-year-old retired pontiff …
Mercy Franciscan Terrace nursing home closes
From the May 2013 print edition of The Catholic Telegraph By Patricia McGeever For The Catholic Telegraph A nursing home, originally built to care for infirm Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1971, will be razed this summer because the cost to upgrade it is too high. The building, now …
The Catholic Telegraph’s 2013 Festival Guide is here
Staff Report Summer is a time of fun outdoor activities and in the Archdiocese of Cincnnati, it is also a chance to support local Catholic parishes. With that in mind, The Catholic Telegraph has published its annual 2013 Festival Guide, detailing the dates, times, places and amenities you can expect …
Inaugural Catholic Studies lecture addresses Vatican II
From the May 2013 print edition of The Catholic Telegraph By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph With the goal of fostering interaction on matters of academic and popular Catholic interest, the University of Cincinnati’s Catholic Studies program launched its speaker series April 11 with the inaugural St. Monica-St. …
Q&A: Why is gay marriage wrong and how can we explain it to others?
From the May 2013 print edition of The Catholic Telegraph Dear Father: I am frightened by what I am seeing now as a surge in our country toward acceptance of homosexuality and gay marriage. Many among us are unable to see and explain why this is wrong. Could you please …
Sister’s compassion leads to international organization
From the May 2013 print edition of The Catholic Telegraph By Patricia McGeever For The Catholic Telegraph For more than two decades, Sister Marilyn Lacey worked with displaced people at refugee camps in the US and overseas as the Refugee and Immigration Director for Catholic Charities in San Jose, California. …
Police report gives details on La Salle shooting, student still in critical condition
Staff Report Green Township Police have released an account of an alleged attempted suicide that occurred in a La Salle High School classroom Monday with 22 other students and an instructor present. Instructor Michael Holman, the report said, observed the student seated in a chair in the front of the …
University of Dayton mourns death of Father Joseph Lackner
Press Release DAYTON, Ohio — The Rev. Joseph Lackner, S.M., who died Sunday in Seoul, South Korea, following complications from a heart attack, is being remembered today for his intellectual curiosity, humor, care for others, cooking prowess — and ability to give a brilliant homily. “In my estimation, he was …
Pope: Confession is not like dry cleaners, but is encounter with Jesus
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Going to confession isn’t like heading off to be tortured or punished, nor is it like going to the dry cleaners to get out a stain, Pope Francis said in a morning Mass homily. “It’s an encounter with Jesus” who …
La Salle asks prayers for student, community after suicide attempt at high school
Staff Report A press release from La Salle High School reported that the student who attempted suicide during first bell Monday morning was still alive and was in critical condition as of 3 p.m. Monday. The student shot himself at 9:07 a.m. during an honors level leadership class. The school …
