Scapegoating migrants in political speeches is unacceptable, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In today’s climate of mistrust, rejection and nationalism, the world urgently needs peacemakers and politicians who protect and lovingly serve others, Pope Francis said in his annual message for the World Day of Peace Jan. 1. "Terror exerted over those who are most …
After 25 years, Alaska priest still loves his Russian Far East mission
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — It has been 25 years and counting, but Father Michael Shields doesn’t have any plans to leave the mission of the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska, in Magadan, Russia, at least any time soon. Father Shields, 69, loves his ministry in …
True Christmas celebrates Jesus, who is tender, humble, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Giuseppe Lami, EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With Christmas just over a week away, visitors came to St. Peter’s Square with their Baby Jesus figurines for a traditional blessing by the pope. Many children came with small figurines for their family Nativity scene, others held …
Pope celebrates his birthday with clients of Vatican pediatric clinic
IMAGE: CNS photo/Giuseppe Lami, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If the Holy Family lived in Rome and the baby Jesus had a cold or flu, Mary and Joseph certainly would bring him to the Vatican pediatric clinic for help, Pope Francis said. The Vatican’s St. Martha Dispensary …
The U.S. Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus released the names of Priests subject of established allegations of sexual abuse
The U.S. Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus released the names to date of all Jesuit priests, brothers and scholastics under their jurisdiction who have been the subject of established allegations of sexual abuse against. The list includes five local priests who were involved at the Jesuit Novitiate in …
A picture says a thousand words: Seton Elder Performing Arts Series
The reviews are in and another hit weekend for the Seton Elder Performing Arts Series Music of the Christmas Season. Outstanding performances were given by the Elder Concert Band, Elder Vocal Ensemble, National Champion Seton Highlighters Dance Team, Seton-Elder Show Choir, ACA Saints, Seton Concert Choir, Elder Stage Band, Seton …
Today’s Video: St. Vincent De Paul transformed into the North Pole
The annual Angel Toy event means more than 630 children will find presents under the tree when they wake up this Christmas CINCINNATI, OH – December 12, 2018 – St. Vincent de Paul’s Liz Carter Outreach Center transformed itself into the North Pole on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Parents from …
Lehman Catholic High School Announces New President
SIDNEY, OH | December 14, 2018 – Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has approved the appointment of Joshua J. Ater as the new President of Lehman Catholic High School. This appointment launches the new administrative model. The current Principal/CEO, Mrs. Denise Stauffer will move into a …
Photo Essay: A great light in the darkness
Each year, Old Saint Mary’s Parish on the Saturday before the Third Sunday of Advent, the faithful set their alarms early so they can attend the Rorate Mass. The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead …
Faith advocates see victories in new farm bill
IMAGE: CNS photo/Joshua Lott, Reuters By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — The farm bill that passed both houses of Congress by wide margins doesn’t have money in it to protect endangered species, but it did preserve one that had been on the threatened list: bipartisanship. "We were so excited that …