Vatican says general absolution may be permissible during pandemic
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In places particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic and with severe limits on people leaving their homes, conditions may exist to grant general absolution to the faithful without them personally confessing their sins first, the Vatican said. The Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican …
Catholic Charities CEO to Retire in April: Bergh’s Tenure Brought Program Expansion and New Services
by Eileen Connelly, OSU When Ted Bergh retires from his position as CEO of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio (CCSWO) on April 3, he will do so knowing he responded to God’s call, along with making an indelible impact on the lives of those experiencing poverty. Bergh, who ministered with Catholic …
If you can’t go to confession, take your sorrow directly to God, pope says
IMAGE: REUTERS By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People who cannot get to confession because of the coronavirus lockdown or another serious reason can go to God directly, be specific about their sins, request pardon and experience God’s loving forgiveness, Pope Francis said. "This is the right time, the …
Millennial Giving: A Complex Situation
by John Stegeman There’s a presumption in some circles that Millennials (generally described as those born between 1980 and 2000) are not engaged in charitable giving, but a look at the data suggests this isn’t true. The reality is that Millennials are supporting non-profits, they just have fewer financial resources …
In Profile: Dina Beach, Assistant Director of Latino Catechesis Attributes Miracle and Faith to Her Survival
by Eileen Connelly, OSU Holy Spirit, breathe in me. Breathe in me.” That was Dina Beach’s prayer immediately following a devastating car accident last July 13, as she sat amid the wreckage. Months later, after a slow, and often painful, recovery, accompanied by steadfast prayer, Beach, assistant director of Latino …
Seton, Elder Honor Their Own with Hall of Fame
by M.D. Pitman Maribeth Samoya and Dave and Carol Allen are legends in the performing arts circles at Elder and Seton. And now, they’re hall-of-famers. The trio was inducted on Feb. 8 into the Seton and Elder Performing Arts Series Hall of Fame, and were honored and humbled by the …
7 Resources to Help Bring Faith Home
7 Resources to Help Bring Faith Home Download the PDF: 7 Resources to Bring the Faith Home Missing religious education and Catholic school? Here are 7 fun resources to help you and your family keep the faith-learning going at home! With kids out of school, Masses canceled and religious education …
St. Vincent De Paul temporarily closing its seven area thrift stores in response to Coronavirus threat
Social services assistance is still being offered with changes in application and delivery process CINCINNATI, March 19, 2020 – Effective at the end of business yesterday, Thursday, March 19, St. Vincent de Paul is closing the retail operations of its seven area thrift stores until further notice. The decision to …
No Mass, no offertory: Parish, diocesan, national collections take a hit
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — One byproduct of canceled Masses is no offertory collection. And a byproduct of no offertory collection is puncture wounds in the budgets of parishes, dioceses and national collections. "It’s a big hit, and it’s gonna hurt," said Patrick Markey, …
Today’s Video: How Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Father Mike gives us some advice about how we should respond to the coronavirus pandemic. He begins with the story of the recent pilgrimage he took to Israel amid the coronavirus outbreak.
