Sunday Scripture: The last days of the incarnate Son of God
By Father Timothy P. Schehr Palm Sunday: Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Luke 22:14-23:56 This Sunday we hear the dramatic account of the Lord’s suffering and death.
Xavier move to Big East fine, but think what could have been
This story is exclusive web content from The Catholic Telegraph Xavier University announced Wednesday that one of its athletic dreams was coming true. The school, along with Butler and Creighton, will join Georgetown, Villanova, Marquette, St. John’s, Providence, Seton Hall and DePaul in a reformulated Big East. Learn more about …
Sister Agnes Schaumleffel
A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Charity Agnes Schaumleffel was celebrated March 14 in the congregation’s motherhouse chapel.
Sister Therese Ann Reis
A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Therese Ann Reis was celebrated Feb. 25 in the congregation’s motherhouse chapel.
Sister Gemma Glutz
A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Gemma Glutz was celebrated Feb. 27 in the congregation’s motherhouse chapel.
Sister Helen Theresa Fleischman
A Mass of Christian Burial for Precious Blood Sister Helen Theresa Fleischman was held March 20 at Salem Heights in Dayton.
Pope says religions must cooperate to remind humanity God exists
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the good of all people, the care of the poor and the future of the Earth, religions must cooperate in reminding modern men and women that God exists and has a plan for their lives and their behavior, Pope …
N.D. senate bill further restricts abortions
BISMARCK, N.D. (CNS) — The North Dakota Catholic Conference applauded the state Senate’s passage March 15 of a bill that would ban abortions for the purpose of sex selection or genetic abnormality and another bill that would ban abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, which could be as …
Inaugural homily: Pope Francis begins papacy pledging to protect church, human dignity
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis formally began his ministry as bishop of Rome and as pope by pledging to protect the Catholic Church, the dignity of each person and the beauty of creation, just like St. Joseph protected Mary and Jesus. “To protect …
Pope’s inauguration filled with biblical symbols, signs of universal ministry
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS)— Although attempts were made to simplify the ceremony, Pope Francis officially inaugurated his ministry as pope and bishop of Rome in a liturgy filled with biblical symbolism and signs of the universality of his mission. Also Read: Inaugural homily: Pope Francis …
