Eucharistic Miracles
What are Eucharistic miracles? Do they still occur? Eucharistic miracles are extraordinary events that confirm the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Though rare, they have occurred in various places and times in history. The Church, through the local bishop, may investigate and ultimately approve them, but there is …
Irish-born founder of Boys Town, Father Flanagan, may soon be declared Venerable
By Madeleine Teahan London, England, Sep 16, 2023 / 08:00 am A Catholic priest reputed for rescuing homeless and impoverished children on the streets of Omaha, Nebraska, is expected to soon be declared Venerable by the Vatican, placing him on the path to canonization. Father Edward J. Flanagan, who died in …
Tour of the Relics of Saint Jude the Apostle
From September 2023 to May 2024, the arm of Saint Jude Thaddeus, venerated in Rome from ancient times, will be on pilgrimage in the United States, making stops in 100 cities. In the Archdiocese of Cincinnati the relics will be at: Thursday, October 26, 2023 St. Cecilia Church 3105 Madison …
Synodality, Sensus Fidei & Development of Doctrine
Beginning on October 4, 2023, two years after launching a process known as the “Synod on Synodality,” bishops, theologians and other participants will assemble at the Vatican for the first session of “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” My optimism for the Synod’s success is persistent, albeit guarded. …
Our Lady of Sorrows: What are Mary’s seven sorrows?
By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 15, 2023 / 02:00 am Catholics are invited to contemplate the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way on Sept. 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. The first sorrow begins with the prophecy of Simeon, a devout man …
Bengals Nation Catholics
We are primed for another season as the defending AFC North Champions, which makes this a natural moment to review the perennially confusing question: can we really “pray for a Bengals win?” As the Cincinnati Bengals Catholic Chaplain, my answer regarding prayers for sports teams is “that depends on your …
A Blessing and Mass for those who Protect the Community
Reverend Steve Angi, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Police Chaplain, will celebrate a Mass to honor those who protect our community each day. An outdoor blessing of first response vehicles will take place outside the Cathedral Basilica along 8th and Plum Street beginning at 10:45 A.M. This …
Pope Francis, former President Clinton to have ‘special conversation’ at foundation meeting
By Daniel Payne Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 14, 2023 / 09:56 am Pope Francis and former President Bill Clinton will discuss pressing issues facing the world next week at the annual meeting of the Clinton Foundation’s global humanitarian effort, the Clinton Foundation revealed on Thursday. The foundation said in a press release that …
Jesuits, Georgetown donate $27 million to fund for slave descendants
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 14, 2023 / 08:55 am A foundation that is raising money for the descendants of people who were enslaved by Jesuits announced $27 million in new contributions, more than doubling the total fund, which has now reached $42 million. The new money came from …
One Sicilian town’s centuries-old devotion to the Holy Cross
By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Sep 14, 2023 / 02:30 am In northern Sicily, 15 miles from the sea and nestled in the foothills of the Madonie mountain range, lies the town of Montemaggiore Belsito. Though the town’s population, once mostly farmers, has declined to under 3,000, it boasts no fewer …
