Pope appoints Father Patrick Neary to lead St. Cloud, Minnesota, flock
by Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 15, 2022 / 12:00 pm Pope Francis has appointed Father Patrick Neary as bishop-elect of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota, according to an announcement today by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States. Neary, 59, has served as the pastor …
out and about in the Archdiocese December edition
Men’s Eucharistic Procession Nearly 900 men participated in the eighth Annual Men’s Eucharistic Procession on Oct. 15. The event began with Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, followed by the Eucharistic Procession through Downtown Cincinnati and ending with Benediction at Old St. Mary’s. SUA Students Travel …
Young Catholic Professionals: New Chapter Launches in Cincinnati
“A Catholic community catered around your everyday working person,” is how chapter president Patrick Macke describes Young Catholic Professionals (YCP). A few years in the making, the Cincinnati chapter of YCP launched at last in October. The local initiative was bolstered by friends and Cincinnati natives in the Columbus area, …
Heisman winner Caleb Williams: Catholic school made me a ‘man for others’
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 12, 2022 / 17:00 pm When Caleb Williams stood up to the podium accept the Heisman Trophy Saturday, the University of Southern California (USC) quarterback gave credit to his Catholic education for showing him how to be a “man for others.” A graduate of …
EWTN honors former NFL star Danny Abramowicz with 2022 Mother Angelica Award
by CNA Staff Irondale, Ala., Dec 12, 2022 / 18:00 pm EWTN Global Catholic Network has presented the 2022 Mother Angelica Award to former NFL star and coach Danny Abramowicz in honor of his lifetime of service to the new evangelization. The award was presented to Abramowicz by EWTN Chairman and …
Biden signs same-sex marriage bill into law amid Catholic bishops’ concerns
By Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 13, 2022 / 17:15 pm President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) into law Tuesday during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. “Today America takes a final step toward equality, for liberty and justice, not just for …
Father Arthur J. Espelage, OFM
Father Arthur (Art) J. Espelage, OFM, 78, passed away Dec. 9 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where he was receiving Hospice Care. Born on Aug. 13, 1944, in Cincinnati, Father Art was one of six children of Arthur Sr. and Antoinette. He attended St. Bonaventure School in Cincinnati. With …
The Great Mystery: Jesus comes to Us on Our Altars
When invited to write this Eucharistic Reflection for The Catholic Telegraph, I recalled my similar article for a 2021 Advent edition of Our Sunday Visitor Newsweekly that was concerned for the many people who stopped going to Mass. I hope to motivate Church members to better appreciate the Eucharist. If …
People of Faith: Gary DeFosse
On Saturday mornings Gary DeFosse, 82, visits his local YMCA. Three times a week he swims or lifts, and he presently serves as a lifeguard. “The Y doesn’t have as many lifeguards as they need, so I volunteered,” he said. “They said my age doesn’t matter if I can complete …
December 13 – Saint Lucy
St. Lucy is a virgin and martyr of Syracuse in Sicily, whose feast is celebrated on December 13th. According to tradition, Saint Lucy was born to rich and noble parents in the year 283. Her father was of Roman origin, but his early death left her dependent upon her mother, …
