With miracle confirmed in Sheen cause, plans for beatification can begin
IMAGE: CNS By Jennifer Willems PEORIA, Ill. (CNS) — With "overwhelming joy," Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria announced July 6 that Pope Francis had approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. "Now that the miracle has been confirmed by Pope Francis, the Diocese of …
Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be beatified
By Courtney Grogan Vatican City, Jul 6, 2019 / 04:00 am (CNA).- Pope Francis approved the miracle attributed to Archbishop Fulton Sheen Friday, making possible the American television catechist’s beatification. The Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints promulgated the decree approving Sheen’s miracle on July 6. The miracle involves …
At Capitol, faith-based organizations shine light on human trafficking
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — At age 9, growing up in Cameroon, Evelyn Chumbow had dreams of coming to the United States, thinking she’d live like the characters in TV shows such as "The Cosbys" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," which she believed …
St. Antoninus Parish Celebrates 75 Years of Faith
by Erin Erin Schurenberg St. Antoninus Parish marked 75 years as a community of faith during a special Mass on June 2. Bishop Joseph R. Binzer presided at the joyous liturgy assisted by Father Ron Haft, pastor. “The most important thing is that we gather here to praise God, that …
Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue in Dayton and the North
By Eileen Connelly, OSU Weeks after the May 27 tornadoes that tore through Dayton and areas north of the city, recovery efforts remain in full force with local faith-based organizations taking a leading role. “This is where Catholic social service agencies such as Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley …
Africa Trip Provides Opportunity for Building Relationships
By Eileen Connelly, OSU Why travel halfway around the world when there is plenty to worry about in our own backyard? Because experiencing the diversity of our Catholic faith and the mutual impact made through building relationships with our brothers and sisters in other cultures can be spiritually enriching and …
Pope meets Putin; two leaders talk about Ukraine, Syria, Venezuela
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Vatican July 4, and the two discussed the ongoing wars in Eastern Ukraine and in Syria, the Vatican said. Russia plays a major role in both conflicts. At the end of the …
Gudziak: Celebrate America’s blessings, pray for its ‘spiritual’ strength
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia reminded clergy, religious and the faithful what a blessing it is to be an American this Independence Day. In a July 3 statement, he thanked the Lord for allowing his ancestors …
Chicago woman’s healing is miracle in Cardinal Newman’s sainthood cause
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Chicago Catholic By Joyce Duriga CHICAGO (CNS) — A few prayers to Blessed John Henry Newman became a "constant dialogue" and then a desperate response to an emergency for Melissa Villalobos of Chicago. Her healing, which saved her life and the life of her unborn child, was …
Sisters of the Precious Blood elect new leadership team
DAYTON, Ohio — The Sisters of the Precious Blood have completed their 2019 Assembly, electing a new leadership team and setting directives for the future of the Congregation. Sister Edna Hess was elected president and Sister Patty Kremer vice president. The new Councilors are Sisters Ann Clark, Marla Gipson and …
