Annual Catholic Ministries Appeal Set to Kick Off
“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the ‘birds of the sky come and dwell in …
Throwback Thursday: First catechists graduate from Camina Con Cristo
The graduation of the first generation of Hispanic catechists from the archdiocese’s Latino catechetical certification program was celebrated Nov. 3 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains. Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr presided at the liturgy, which marked the completion of a two-and-half-year course of online study for the 16 …
Catholic groups and others rail against Trump border ‘crisis’ speech
IMAGE: CNS photo/Carlos Barria, Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — No sooner had President Donald Trump finished his Jan. 8 nine-minute speech, his first such event televised in prime time from the Oval Office, about what he called a "crisis" at the border, than Catholic groups and others began …
Prayer has the power to change lives, hearts, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God is a father who never ignores his children when they call to him in times of suffering, loneliness and despair, Pope Francis said. Although at times it seems that "so many of our prayers seem to have …
Nicaraguans face steeper challenges than most heading to World Youth Day
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Israel Gonzalez Espinoza By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Many will make sacrifices to attend the upcoming World Youth Day in Panama in late January, but few compare to the challenges facing young Catholics in nearby Nicaragua as the country deals with political and economic upheaval, some …
Young adults embrace opportunity to deepen their faith at SEEK2019
IMAGE: CNS photo/John Shaughnessy, The Criterion By John Shaughnessy INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Tears filled Missy Brassie’s eyes as she talked about the most emotional part of the five-day SEEK2019 conference involving more than 17,000 young adult Catholics from around the world. It happened the evening of Jan. 5 in a …
Life is a gift not meant to be possessed, manipulated, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sucheta Das, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Generously caring for the sick and the marginalized is the best way to combat a culture of waste and indifference that seeks to control and manipulate life, Pope Francis said. In his message for the World Day …
Maria Stein Shrine to Host St. Dymphna Prayer Service
MARIA STEIN, Ohio – Prayer to ask the help of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint of those suffering from neurological and mental health conditions, will take place on Sunday, January 27, in the Adoration Chapel at Maria Stein. The service begins at 2:00 p.m. It is open to the public, …
Jesuit Father Charles Currie, college and social justice leader, dies
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Jesuit Colleges and Universities By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Jesuit Father Charles Currie, a social justice advocate and longtime leader in Jesuit college education, died Jan. 4 after a recent illness. He was 88. A Philadelphia native, Father Currie is described as someone who had tireless …
Keep bringing Christ to others, archbishop tells SEEK conference
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sean Gallagher, The Criterion By Sean Gallagher INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila described the 17,000 mostly college students attending SEEK2019 in Indianapolis as "a great sign of hope for the church, that the church is alive and well among young people." He celebrated Mass on …