Affirming celibacy, pope explains narrow possibility for married priests
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Many people were surprised when Pope Francis told reporters flying with him from Panama Jan. 27 that he did not think optional celibacy for priests in the Latin-rite church was a good idea. "Personally, I believe that celibacy is …
Affirming celibacy, pope explains narrow possibility for married priests
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Many people were surprised when Pope Francis told reporters flying with him from Panama Jan. 27 that he did not think optional celibacy for priests in the Latin-rite church was a good idea. "Personally, I believe that celibacy is …
Global encounter of WYD challenges nationalism, walls, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tony Gentile, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The joyous harmony of people coming together from so many different nations for World Youth Day stands in sharp contrast to today’s "sad" situation of confrontational nationalist feelings, Pope Francis said. "It is a sign that young Christians …
Nativity starts its second century with $1.2 million in upgrades
Nativity of Our Lord is marking the start of its second century with the completion of long-planned improvements to its church and school buildings. The 101-year-old parish, located in Pleasant Ridge, launched $1.2 million worth of projects in May, and completed them in September. “The projects that we have completed …
Survivors, lay leaders help archdiocese hear victims, assist in healing
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dave Hrbacek, Catholic Spirit By Maria Wiering ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Frank Meuers and Tim O’Malley meet every month or so, often for breakfast, to talk about the Catholic Church and clergy sex abuse. Meuers is the southwest Minnesota chapter director of the Survivors Network of those …
Survivors, lay leaders help archdiocese hear victims, assist in healing
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dave Hrbacek, Catholic Spirit By Maria Wiering ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Frank Meuers and Tim O’Malley meet every month or so, often for breakfast, to talk about the Catholic Church and clergy sex abuse. Meuers is the southwest Minnesota chapter director of the Survivors Network of those …
Florida Catholic high school girls get a lot out of new weightlifting team
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jean Gonzalez, Florida Catholic By Jean Gonzalez SARASOTA, Fla. (CNS) — Ashley Savigne looked intently at the barbell for her dead lift to an overhead press. The 45-pound bar had 10-pound plates on each side. The high school sophomore at Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota took a …
Teacher considers experience at CISE school a blessing
They provided opportunities that changed the course of his life. That’s how Curtis Smith describes his experience at Resurrection School in Price Hill and the scholarship from the CISE (Catholic Inner-City Schools Education) Fund that enabled him to continue his education at Elder. Smith recalls that his mother, Barbara, who …
Gift of fidelity in marriage, priesthood is possible, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Unity and fidelity are indispensable cornerstones of Christian marriage, Pope Francis said. Having two people generously come together as one and pledge lifelong faithful love must be not only "adequately explained to future newlyweds," these values also require the …
A look at the Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Cathedral
Bishop Joseph Binzer celebrated the Catholic Schools Week Mass at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral on January 29, 2019.
