Puerto Rican bishops call for peace, harmony after governor’s resignation
IMAGE: CNS photo/Marco Bello, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the wake of the historic resignation of Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello, the people of the Caribbean island must continue to maintain their unity to overcome the social ills that led to the crisis, the Puerto …
Seek the Lord by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
Later this month, more than 40,000 students will begin a new school year at the 110 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. That simply could not happen without the generous support of thousands of people. Most obviously, many parents must sacrifice to pay for their children’s tuition because they …
Busca al Señor por el Arzobispo Dennis M. Schnurr
A finales de este mes, más de 40,000 comenzarán un nuevo año escolar en las 110 escuelas católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Cincinnati. Eso simplemente no podría suceder sin el apoyo generoso de miles de personas. Obviamente, muchos padres deben sacrificarse para pagar la matrícula de sus hijos porque han …
Off to College: What’s a parent to do?
by Rebecca Sontag The days are long but the years are short,” is a well-worn truism. We’ve heard it. We’ve said it. But we haven’t truly understood it until those marathon days of parenting (in the “primary-caregiver” sense) come to an abrupt halt. Right under the noses of attentive and …
Abide: Forming Young Disciples in Christ College Students “Pay It Forward” by Volunteering at Catholic Youth Event
By Rebecca Sontag Abide, a five-day conference for archdiocesan teens, is no typical retreat. Abide is immersive and intense. It is a “going deeper” experience seeking to form teens into missionary disciples whose whole lives are solidly rooted in Christ. It cultivates authentic Christian community and fellowship, docility to the …
Update: Catholic leaders object to reinstatement of federal death penalty
IMAGE: CNS photo/Yuri Gripas, Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — The July 25 announcement by the Justice Department that it is reinstating the federal death penalty for the first time in 16 years was unwelcome news for Catholic leaders who have advocated against capital punishment. "The United States’ death …
Taking Way of Cross through streets shows support for migrants, refugees
IMAGE: CNS photo/Kevin J. Parks, Catholic Review By Paul McMullen BALTIMORE (CNS) — The Stations of the Cross, modified for the migrant and refugee, began July 23 at Sacred Heart of Jesus-Sagrado Corazon de Jesus in Baltimore’s Highlandtown neighborhood with a not-so-subtle lesson in welcoming the stranger. "Find someone you …
Photo Essay: Our Lady of the Pilar Spain
According to ancient local tradition, soon after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, Saint James was preaching the Gospel in Spain, but was disheartened because of the failure of his mission. Tradition holds that on 2 January 40 AD, while he was deep in prayer by the banks of the …
Back to School: Building a Community of Love A Letter From Our Superintendent
By Susie Gibbons Very shortly, 106 Catholic Schools within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will open their doors and welcome approximately 41,000 students for the beginning of the 2019-20 school year. While these days are filled with mixed emotions as we leave behind summer and welcome fall, they are also filled …
New Chief Financial Officer Hired for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Thomas P. Jennings has been hired as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Mr. Jennings is a licensed attorney with the State of Ohio, after beginning his career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and arrives at the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Central Office with nearly …
