Meet the New Editor: David Cooley
Sometimes, the best opportunities are not sought out; rather, they present themselves. David Cooley wasn’t looking for a new job when he learned of the open position at The Catholic Telegraph; he is now the magazine’s new Editorial Director. “There was something about this role in the archdiocese that seemed …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for June 2025
That the world might grow in compassion Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.
A Letter from Prison
“But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison” (Gen. 39:21). Like Joseph of the Old Testament, I felt the awesome presence of the Lord and His faithful love—a love so unequivocal, unfailing, and undying. …
Devastating fire at St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein
The following statement was released by Archbishop Robert G. Casey this afternoon to the people of St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein, Ohio: Dear parishioners of St. John the Baptist, I was deeply saddened to hear of the fire this afternoon at our beloved St. John the Baptist …
Resisting Throwaway Culture with Pope Francis
In his 1988 song “Death is Not the End,” Bob Dylan wrote, “When you’re standing on the crossroads / That you cannot comprehend / Just remember that death is not the end / And all your dreams have vanished / And you don’t know what’s up the bend / Just …
Choosing Him
Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, I have found myself reflecting on his papal motto, “Miserando atque eligendo,” which basically translates to “having mercy and choosing him.” Pope Francis first chose this motto when he was called to be a bishop in Argentina. He then chose to …
Pope Leo XIV to greet Giro d’Italia cyclists passing through Vatican
Pope Leo XIV will greet Giro d’Italia bicyclists passing through Vatican City on Sunday, 1 June, in memory of Pope Francis, who had welcomed the proposal presented by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education. By Vatican News Pope Leo XIV will greet the …
German archdiocese distances itself from controversial performance in cathedral
By Alexander Folz CNA Deutsch, May 29, 2025 / 10:48 am A German archdiocese has distanced itself from the controversial performance “Westfalen Side Story” in Paderborn Cathedral and told CNA Deutsch, CNA’s German-language news partner, that it had no prior knowledge of the specific content of the performance. The Archdiocese of …
Priest Assignments
Effective May 7, 2025 Reverend Bruce Reginald Hoefer, OP, appointed Parochial Vicar of S-13 Family of Parishes which includes St. Gertrude, Cincinnati. Effective May 15, 2025 Reverend Bryan Reif appointed temporary Parochial Administrator of SW-5 Family of Parishes which includes St. Ann, Groesbeck, St. Bernard, Taylor Creek, St. James the …
Graduation Prayer
“God, today is like any other. The sun rises. The winds blow. Rain falls. Rain does not fall. People are born. They laugh. They cry. They dance. They die. Today “chronos” time is as it has been since You gave it beginning, and will be as it is until you …
