International group of women’s superiors urge sisters to report abuse
IMAGE: CNS photo/Sivaram V, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The International Union of Superiors General has called on women religious who have suffered abuse to come forward and report it to their congregations and church and state authorities. "If the UISG receives a report of abuse, we …
A message from Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
Dear Friends in Christ, As you may know the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered in Baltimore for our fall Plenary Assembly. We looked forward with great anticipation to the opportunity to take further steps to eradicate the grave evil of sexual abuse from our Church, in particular …
Consumerism is the enemy of generosity, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The desire to spend vast amounts on shopping and needless extravagances can prevent Christians from being generous with others, Pope Francis said. "Consumerism is a great disease today. I am not saying that we all do this, no. …
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
