Education briefs: Murphy named Purcell principal
From the May 2013 print edition of The Catholic Telegraph Staff Report Veronica Murphy has been named principal/CEO of Purcell Marian High School, effective July 1. The appointment was made Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. Murphy is a longtime Catholic educator who is currently principal of Mother Brunner Catholic School in …
OHSAA won’t separate private, public schools: Referendum vote in progress
From the May 2013 print edition of The Catholic Telegraph By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Private schools in Ohio, including the 90 or so Catholic high schools, will not be segregated into a separate athletic division — at least not this year. Many Catholic Ohioans interested in high …
Marian Library symposium explores Year of Faith through Mary
Press Release DAYTON — As a contribution to the Catholic Church’s Year of Faith, the Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute will sponsor a symposium this summer to foster deeper understanding by examining the faith of Mary, the mother of Jesus. “Our Faith and Mary: A Symposium to Celebrate the Year …
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 …
