Giving Tuesday #iGiveCatholic Primer
It’s Giving Tuesday, a day to give back. This year, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati sets sail on their first #iGiveCatholic campaign. Here’s what you need to know: All funds collected go directly to the parishes, high schools, and organizations listed. Here’s your 2018 #iGiveCatholic primer. Simply click on the name …
Cupich named to organizing group of Vatican’s February meeting on abuse crisis
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Nov 23, 2018 / (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican announced Friday Pope Francis’ selection for the organizing committee of the Vatican’s February meeting of bishops on abuse prevention. Among the group named is Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago. The gathering, which will take place Feb. 21-24, …
Vatican, World Youth Day officials release pope’s Panama itinerary
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Francis visits Panama for World Youth Day in January, he will meet with young people not able to attend the festivities: some in jail and with some living with HIV. He also will dedicate the altar …
Helping others can change the world, pope tells young people
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a video message to young men and women around the world, Pope Francis called on them to provoke an uprising of change by serving others. In helping those who are suffering, both young believers and nonbelievers can find …
People must confront their evil desires, beg God for mercy, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God handed down his commandments not for people to hypocritically follow the letter of the law with a proud and righteous heart, but for people to recognize the truth of their weaknesses and acknowledge their need for help, healing …
Thanksgiving Day Mass Times
The Catholic Telegraph Mass Times and More Calendar has released Mass Times for Thanksgiving Day. A great way to start Thanksgiving Day is with the family and friends and attend a Mass near you. For the calendar, click here
‘Every day is Thanksgiving,’ says Cherokee chief
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sarah Webb, CatholicPhilly.com By Gina Christian PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Thanksgiving should be a daily attitude rather than an annual observance, according to an American Indian leader in Pennsylvania. Chief Buffy Red Feather Brown, leader of the Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of Pennsylvania Earth Band, says that a true appreciation …
Huge Catholic-run food pantry creates Thanksgiving blessing for the poor
IMAGE: CNS photo/Katie Rutter By Katie Rutter INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Jesus himself might have set the all-time food record when he miraculously served 5,000 men with a few loaves and fish. In this day and age, however, the Indianapolis Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul might hold …
Lumen Christi Award winner has spent life as a religious serving poor
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rich Kalonick courtesy Catholic Extension By CHICAGO (CNS) — Sister Marie-Paule Willem, a Franciscan Missionary of Mary, who has been serving the poor in the U.S. and around the world for more than 60 years, will receive the 2018-2019 Lumen Christi Award from Catholic Extension. "Working across many …