Photo Essay: Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains “Come Let Us Adore”
The headlines were grim on this December 24, 2018. The Dow had dropped 653 points and experts now say we’re in a Bear Market. The Government was partially shut down with no end in sight. Recent polls show Americans divided more than ever. We live in very uncertain times. Yet …
Pope at Christmas: Come to the manger with love, charity, simplicity
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ birth in a stable, God’s coming to earth in extreme simplicity, teaches Christians that love is more valuable than anything else and is what will change the world, Pope Francis said. "In Bethlehem, we discover that the life …
Eighteen Admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders
The Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer publically accepted the aspirants into the ranks of the candidates for Holy Orders during Mass held at the Chapel of St. Gregory the Great December 8. Family, friends, and members of the Athenaeum community were present for celebration of the Mass and Rite held …
Christmas Mass Times after 10:00 a.m. December 25
There have been a number of calls asking where there are Christmas Masses after 10:00 a.m. For the complete Mass Times of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, click here. Christmas Day Masses after 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Emmanuel (Dayton) Good Shepherd (Cincinnati) Holy Angels (Sidney) Holy Cross-Immaculata (Mt. Adams) Holy Family …
Priest apologizes for funeral homily that focused on suicide
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Darrow, Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — A Michigan priest criticized for emphasizing suicide in his homily during a recent funeral for an 18-year-old who took his own life has since apologized. "As with any funeral, it was my intent to serve this family in their …
Today’s Video: December in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
In Today’s Video we look at December, a time of Beauty, Grace, and Joy. Take a look at some of the wonder that our parishes, schools, staff, and volunteers make this a true season of Faith, Hope, and Love. 200 years ago the song Stille Nacht (Silent Night) was first …
Being holy is what brings joy, pope tells Vatican employees
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — This Christmas will people go to adore and be amazed by Jesus, or will they let themselves be detoured by distractions? Pope Francis asked. In fact, one sign of holiness is being able to "be astonished, to feel …
Photo Essay: St. Gertrude Christmas Pageant a Madiera tradition for almost 60 years
On Thursday, December 21, 2019, a full church watched the wonderful tradition of the yearly Christmas Pageant. Many in the church participated when they were at St. Gertrude’s: a tradition that connects the past with today, as we look to the future.
Update: Church will spare no effort to end abuse, pope tells Curia
IMAGE: CNS photo/Claudio Peri pool via By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Acknowledging the gravity of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, Pope Francis told members of the Roman Curia that the church’s strength does not depend on its members’ perfection, but on the willingness to recognize its failings and …