Detroit archdiocese’s parish restructuring aims for more than mergers
CNA Staff, Jun 3, 2020 / 04:01 pm MT (CNA).- The Archdiocese of Detroit has announced a major restructuring process that could combine over 200 parishes into “family” groupings that aim to alter and, perhaps, avoid, aspects of the parish merger model. “Even before the pandemic, we knew God wanted …
Pope Francis called Archbishop Gomez to express prayers after death of George Floyd
CNA Staff, Jun 3, 2020 / 02:53 pm MT (CNA).- Pope Francis called the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference on Wednesday to convey his prayers and solidarity for Americans during the period of national unrest that began with the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed …
Madison diocese says it will sue over religious restrictions
by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 3, 2020 / 02:10 pm MT (CNA).- Attorneys representing the Diocese of Madison sent a letter to Dane County and City of Madison officials on Wednesday, June 3, notifying officials they will file suit if parishes in the diocese are not permitted to …
Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio Hope in the Time of Covid-19
by Rebecca Sontag “Where, God, do You need me right now?” It is that simple yet incredibly profound prayer that has guided much of Tony Stieritz’s career thus far. It is a prayer that led him through his 14-year tenure as Director of Social Action for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. …
Local Equestrian receives Pilgrim Shell in Jerusalem
CINCINNATI, Oh. – An Archdiocese of Cincinnati member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem was awarded the Pilgrim Shell at a ceremony in Jerusalem on March 6th, 2020. Rev. Ibrahim Shomali, Chancellor of the Latin Patriarchate, presented Sir Edmon L. Poore, KHS with the decoration on …
Cross the Bridge for Life Uses Funds To Support Local Agencies
by Bob Wurzelbacher ON JUNE 7, CELEBRATE LIFE! Wear your favorite Cross the Bridge for Life t-shirt, obey social distancing guidelines and get outside with your family! Post a photo at facebook.com/CTBforLife The 2020 Cross the Bridge for Life, a celebration of life organized under the auspices of the Diocese …
Catholic parish offers sanctuary amid Minneapolis riots
by Anna Wilgenbusch Minneapolis, Minn., Jun 2, 2020 / 04:17 pm MT (CNA).- When protests following the death of George Floyd turned violent Thursday night, a small Catholic parish in Minneapolis became a refuge for neighbors who didn’t feel safe in their homes. St. Albert the Great Parish, located in …
Pope Francis prays for the soul of George Floyd and for peace and justice in US
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jun 3, 2020 / 02:45 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is praying for the soul of George Floyd and all victims of racism, adding that nothing is gained by violence. “Dear brothers and sisters in the United States, I have witnessed …
Minneapolis archbishop, priests join in prayerful George Floyd protest
by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Jun 2, 2020 / 05:38 pm MT (CNA).- Minneapolis clergy, including Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis, participated in a silent walking protest Tuesday afternoon to the spot where George Floyd died in police custody last week, stopping to pray at the memorial that had …
Catholic Charities Names New COO & Director of Quality & Innovation
CINCINNATI – June 1, 2020 – Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is pleased to announce that Patrick Reynolds-Berry has been selected as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO), following the promotion of its previous COO to the CEO position. Furthermore, José Nine has been named the Director of Quality & Innovation …
