Pittsburgh diocese announces next round of parish mergers
Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec 16, 2019 / 01:42 pm (CNA).- The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced that next month 26 existing parishes will be merged into eight new parishes as part of the “On Mission for the Church Alive!” strategic planning initiative. “For more than a year, you have journeyed together …
Catholic homilies shortest of all denominations, study finds
By Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Dec 16, 2019 / 03:10 pm (CNA).- A new analysis from the Pew Research Center shows that many Catholic priests are holding to Pope Francis’ advice to keep their homilies on the shorter side, especially compared to Protestant denominations. An analysis of nearly 50,000 sermons, …
Catholic dating gets a makeover
By Mary Farrow Washington D.C., Dec 17, 2019 / 03:06 am (CNA).- It all started with a Twitter rant. A single Catholic in D.C. (CNA’s Christine Rousselle, to be exact) sounded off in personal disappointment about a speed dating event that she was attending at a local parish. Per the …
Pope Francis lifts pontifical secret from legal proceedings of abuse trials of clerics
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Dec 17, 2019 / 04:12 am (CNA).- Pope Francis declared Tuesday that the pontifical secret will no longer apply in cases of accusations and trials involving abuse of minors or vulnerable persons, and in cases of possession of child pornography by clerics. With the instruction …
Catholic climate groups vow to maintain pressure after COP25 failures
IMAGE: CNS photo/Nacho Doce, Reuters By Jonathan Luxmoore OXFORD, England (CNS) — Catholic campaigners voiced frustration over a lack of progress at U.N. climate talks in Spain, but vowed to step up demands for firmer international action. "It’s disappointing there’s still a huge gap between what people on the streets …
Creches tell the Nativity story using materials, symbols of local culture
IMAGE: CNS photo/Katie Rutter By Katie Rutter DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) — Each culture, if not every home, has its own unique rendition of the Nativity. The Christ child may lay on a manger made from materials as diverse as wax, blown glass, yarn, papier-mache and terra cotta. Mary might don …
Death penalty foes applaud message of new movie ‘Just Mercy’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Warner Bros By Mark Pattison ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS) — The upcoming movie "Just Mercy" "has the potential to wake up out of a slumber the part of society that either doesn’t believe the death penalty is still in practice or chooses to ignore it," according to two leaders …
Partnership Keeps Price Hill School Open
by Joe Bride A dynamic new partnership between the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Catholic Inner-City, Schools Education Fund (CISE) and Seton Education Partners will ensure the continued operation of Resurrection School in Price Hill. While Resurrection has been a CISE supported school for just under 200 students, the changing nature of …
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Marks 50th Anniversary of Church Building
by Eileen Connelly, OSU Amid the traffic and hustle and bustle of the Kenwood shopping district, the spires of St. Vincent Ferrer Church are a beacon of faith and hope to passers-by. Members of the faith community celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the current church building during a special Mass …
