Coronavirus updates in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
CANCELLATIONS: Just In: The Catholic Conference of Ohio, chaired by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, has released a statement temporarily suspending all publicly celebrated Masses and liturgies through Easter. For more, click here This afternoon, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced school closures in Ohio for all …
The Ultimate Guide to Lent
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati, along with Catholics around the world, will observe Ash Wednesday, on February 26, 2020. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent in the Catholic Church in preparation for Easter (that will fall on April 12 this year). Ash Wednesday is an obligatory day of fasting (one …
Catholic nursing homes respond to coronavirus restrictions
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation & Nursing Center By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — The impact of the coronavirus in the United States is likely felt the strongest in nursing homes around the country, and Catholic facilities are no exception. As of March 13, all nursing homes and long-term …
Public Mass ban in Italy leads to new focus on ‘spiritual Communion’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — Public Masses are banned throughout Italy, but literally thousands of Masses are celebrated each day and, in addition to watching them on television or computer screens, the faithful can receive "spiritual Communion." Pope Francis, after reciting a livestreamed Angelus prayer …
Public Masses Suspended in Ohio through Easter
The Catholic Conference of Ohio, chaired by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, has released a statement temporarily suspending all publicly celebrated Masses and liturgies through Easter. The archdiocesan website, www.catholiccincinnati.org, will be live-streaming daily and weekend Masses from the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains. Daily …
Maria Stein Shrine to set out the relic of St. Charles Borremeo for continual veneration.
Maria Stein Shrine: As of this moment, many of their events have been postponed or cancelled. Check their website Event Calendar and visit their Facebook page for the most current information. The Shrine, Chapels and Gift Shop will remain open. The Shrine has set out the relic of St. Charles …
Pope prays for clergy, public service employees working during lockdown
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media via Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Standing in the window of the library of the Apostolic Palace overlooking an empty St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis blessed the city of Rome still under lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. During a …
Pope prays family relationships thrive while stuck at home
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis prayed for families who are cooped up in their homes and for all those who are ill with COVID-19. During a live broadcast of his daily morning Mass March 16, Pope Francis again prayed for the many …
Pope makes mini-pilgrimage outside Vatican to pray for end of pandemic
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — With Italy on lockdown and Rome streets almost deserted, Pope Francis left the Vatican March 15 in a mini-pilgrimage to an icon and to a crucifix associated with miraculous interventions to save the city and its people. The icon is …
Today’s Video: Let Go!
Many of us worry about a lot. We live in fear and so hide from danger. Jesus tells us that we must let go of our worries and follow him. Check out Today’s Video from Father Casey Cole:
