Pope Francis appoints new archbishop for Taiwan’s capital
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, May 23, 2020 / 07:05 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis appointed Saturday Bishop Thomas An-Zu Chung as the next Metropolitan Archbishop of Taipei, Taiwan. Chung, who currently serves as bishop of Chiayi, Taiwan, will replace Archbishop John Hung Shan-chuan, who has retired at the age …
Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopens with restrictions
CNA Staff, May 23, 2020 / 02:04 pm MT (CNA).- The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is reopening this weekend, after being closed in late March due to the coronavirus pandemic. A statement from the Custodians of the Holy Sepulchre announced that the site would be open to …
Laudato si’: Atlanta archdiocese’s sustainability efforts 5 years on
by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, May 22, 2020 / 04:58 pm MT (CNA).- Susan Varlamoff, a retired biologist and parishioner at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, was in 2015 serving as director of the Office of Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia, when she heard that Pope Francis was …
Archdiocese of Cincinnati Public Masses begin Memorial Day, May 25
Guidelines for the Resumption of Public Worship: Guidelines for the Resumption of Public Worship Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Over the past eight weeks, the Bishops of Ohio have met on a regular basis to discuss recommendations and requirements put in place by the State of Ohio and the medical …
Guidelines for the Resumption of Public Worship in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Effective immediately, and until further notice: • The Catholic faithful who reside in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and all other Catholics in the archdiocese continue to be dispensed from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass. Those who are at risk or fearful that they or their family might become sick …
Photo Friday: Mercy McAuley High School celebrated its Class of 2020
On May 19, Mercy McAuley High School celebrated its Class of 2020, on what would have been their Graduation night, with a fun drive-through celebration on campus. Seniors were greeted by employees, coaches, Parent Pack and Sisters of Mercy, and received special gifts along the route. Among these special gifts …
CISE: Sr. Miriam Kaeser, principal at St. Boniface School in Northside, retires
Sister Miriam Kaeser, principal at St. Boniface School in Northside, is one amazing woman. Yesterday, on a cold, rainy afternoon in May, Sr. Miriam spent her last day before retirement saying good-bye to her students and families. Under an umbrella, amid sad goodbyes, she warmly greeted each family as they …
St. Joseph Orphanage Receives $228,619 from Federal Communications Commission COVID-19 Telehealth Program
CINCINNATI (May 22, 2020) – On May 20th, 2020, St. Joseph Orphanage (SJO) was awarded $228,619 from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) COVID-19 Telehealth Program. These funds will be used for technology and telehealth services to allow clients and families to remain safely at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our staff …
Obituary: Father Patrick M. McMullen
Father Patrick M. McMullen passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Batavia, Ohio. He was born on March 18, 1959 in Frankfurt, Germany. He received a B.S. in Elementary Education from Xavier University, Cincinnati and a M.Div. in Theological Studies from the Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of …
Chicago police fine Pentecostal churches for violating 10-person limit
CNA Staff, May 21, 2020 / 03:10 pm MT (CNA).- Three churches in Chicago have been fined after defying an order banning services of more than 10 people on Sunday, May 17. A former mayoral candidate, who attended one of the services, has said that he will pay the fines. …
