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 …
Today’s Video: A Cincinnati Tradition, the Rorate Mass at Old St Mary’s.
On December 15, 2018 at 6:45 a.m., a large crowd filled Old St. Mary in Over-the-Rhine. This beautiful Mass begins in darkness, and ends at dawn: a reminder of our journey to Christ.
Bishops hope renewed spirit of holiness emerges from January retreat
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Congregation of Holy Cross By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Several bishops who are planning to join a weeklong U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops retreat to start the New Year are trusting they’ll return to their dioceses with a renewed sense of what it means to shepherd …
‘Everything changes’ with Christ’s birth, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Annunciation — the Angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she will bear God’s son — was such a tremendous, history-changing event that preaching about it is extremely difficult, Pope Francis said. So, when the Gospel reading for daily …