Anniversary of 9/11 marked with moments of silence, prayer, Masses
IMAGE: CNS photo/Brendan McDermid, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Churchgoers around the United States once again marked the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with moments of silence, special prayer services and Masses. In Brooklyn, New York, a Mass for fallen heroes was celebrated at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph …
Archbishop Ganswein says abuse crisis is church’s 9/11
IMAGE: CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters By Carol Glatz ROME (CNS) — The concern of now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and the promises made by the majority of church leaders were not able to stop the evil of clerical sexual abuse, which has been the 9/11 of the Catholic Church, the retired …
Satan is attacking bishops; they must fight with prayer, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishops must remember, particularly when under attack, that their role is to pray, be humble in knowing God chose them and remain close to the people, Pope Francis said in his morning homily. In fact, a bishop “does not …
Have your prayer intentions heard at pilgrimage sights in Eastern Europe.
Attention prayer warriors! The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be leading fellow pilgrims to holy sites in Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic September 18-30, 2018. Sites include the shrine to the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, the Divine Mercy Shrine where St. Faustina lived and died, and sites, shrines, and churches …
9-11: We remember
By Adelaide Mena New York City, N.Y., Sep 11, 2018: On the clear, sunny morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Fr. Kevin Madigan heard an explosion overhead. He grabbed oils for anointing, ran out the door of St. Peter’s parish in New York City, and wandered towards the center of the …
Council of Cardinals expresses ‘full solidarity’ with pope
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Members of Pope Francis’ international Council of Cardinals expressed “full solidarity” with him in the midst of questions about his handling of the clerical sexual abuse scandal and said the Vatican is planning a response to allegations made against …
Fear leads to silence amid suffering of sick, needy, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Favio Frustaci, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Fear often causes people to remain silent in the face of other’s suffering and marginalize the sick and those most in need, Pope Francis said. Instead of being viewed as “an occasion to manifest care and solidarity,” …
Clear response to abuse crisis is urgently needed, cardinal says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Responding quickly and appropriately to the problem of abuse must be a priority for the Catholic Church, said Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, president of the Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. “Recent events in the church have …
Crowds pack rare Latin Masses sponsored by Oratory
By Gail Finke Elaborate Latin Masses at two historic Cincinnati churches this month topped off a sacred music retreat for 50 singers from around the country. Sponsored by the Cincinnati Oratory and its two parishes, the retreat featured Kevin Allen and Nicke Lemme, was coordinated by John Schauble, led by …
Letter confirms Vatican officials knew of McCarrick allegations in 2000
By Robert Duncan and Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A top official from the Vatican Secretariat of State acknowledged allegations made by a New York priest in 2000 concerning Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick, according to a letter obtained by Catholic News Service. Father Boniface Ramsey, pastor of St. …