Joy in the World to Come
Families of those who recently lost a loved one, including through miscarriage or stillborn children, can find reassurance at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. “The ministry of all Catholic cemeteries consists of both the corporal work of mercy of burying the dead and the spiritual work of mercy of consoling those …
LIVE: Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion April 7 at Noon
From the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in Cincinnati, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion at Noon
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2022
by CNA Staff CNA Staff, Apr 11, 2022 / 10:43 am A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary and all the saints to remove the temporal punishment due to sin. The indulgence applies to sins already forgiven. A plenary …
Singing this song on Holy Thursday can purify your soul (and save you time in purgatory)
By Francesca Pollio Fenton Denver Newsroom, Apr 6, 2023 / 07:00 am Did you know that it is possible to sing a special song of adoration on Holy Thursday and have your soul purified? It’s true, and the song is “Tantum Ergo.” First, some background. A plenary indulgence is a grace …
Live! Holy Thursday 2023 Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 5:00 p.m.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 6, live broadcast from St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica at 5:00 p.m.
Archbishop Michael O. Jackels of Dubuque, Iowa, resigns for health reasons
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 4, 2023 / 05:00 am Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Archbishop Michael O. Jackels from the pastoral government of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa. An April 4 statement from the United States bishops’ conference said Jackels’ resignation was for health reasons. Bishop Emeritus Richard …
Food For All
by Patricia McGeever More than 374,000 people in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are living in poverty, many living paycheck to paycheck or relying on Social Security, and stretching those dollars to pay for the basics: housing, utilities and food. They find extra help at Catholic Charities Food for All drive-thru …
Why is today called Spy Wednesday?
By Tina Dennelly CNA Newsroom, Apr 5, 2023 / 03:00 am You might hear today referred to as “Spy Wednesday.” What does that mean and why do some people call it that? The name actually derives from the Gospel reading for today — also called Holy Wednesday, as it is the …
LIVE! Chrism Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, April 4 at 3:00 p.m.
Chrism Mass April 4, live broadcast from St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica
Tabernacle stolen from murdered Bishop David O’Connell’s residence
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Mar 30, 2023 / 12:30 pm An empty tabernacle that was bolted to the wall has been stolen from the residence of the late Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, who was murdered in his Hacienda Heights, California, home in February. A tabernacle is a structure …
