Today’s Video: The World Needs a Franciscan Renewal
In Brother Casey’s Breaking the Habit series, today we look at St. Francis of Assisi. Eight hundred years ago, St. Francis of Assisi started a revolution that renewed both the Church and world. Today, our world faces many of the issues that St. Francis did. Maybe it’s time for another …
Synod aims to renew the church to help young Catholics, cardinal says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To strengthen and support young people in the faith, members of the Synod of Bishops will need to listen to their real-life stories, interpret what they hear in the light of the Gospel and make decisions that will lead to …
Pope Francis: Pray the rosary daily for Church’s protection from Satan
Vatican City, Sep 29, 2018 / 08:23 am (CNA).- Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to pray the rosary daily during the month of October, asking Mary and St. Michael the Archangel to intercede for the protection of the Church in a moment of “spiritual turbulence.” A Sept. 29 statement …
Order in the court: Amid drama, Supreme Court gears up for new session
IMAGE: CNS photo/Joshua Roberts, Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — After the weeks of intense drama focused on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the nation’s highest court was ready to get back to business, full bench or not. The expression “the show must go on” certainly applies because …
Former Washington Cardinal McCarrick now living in rural Kansas friary
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Archdiocese of Washington announced Sept. 28 that former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, who was removed from ministry earlier this year after abuse allegations came to light, is now living in Kansas in a friary for Capuchin Franciscan friars. Archbishop …
Former nuncio claims Vatican official has evidence of cover-up
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, the former nuncio to the United States who accused Pope Francis and church officials of failing to act on accusations of sexual abuse, urged a top Vatican official to release documents that would …
Seek the Lord by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr for October
Most of us learned as children that the word “Catholic” means “universal.” We even refer sometimes to the “universal Church” to remind us that we are part of more than just the “local Church,” which is our Archdiocese. The Church is universal because it encompasses the entire earth. Every spot …
Busca al Señor par el Arzobispo Dennis M. Schnurr para Octubre
La mayoría de nosotros aprendimos de niños que la palabra “Católico” significa “universal”. Incluso nos referimos en ocasiones a la “Iglesia universal” para recordarnos que somos parte de algo más que la “Iglesia local”, que es nuestra Arquidiócesis. La Iglesia es universal porque abarca toda la tierra. Cada lugar en …
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Romina Sapinoso Professes First Vows
Delhi Township, Ohio – Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Romina Sapinoso pronounced First Vows during a ceremony September 22, 2018, in the Immaculate Conception Chapel at the Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse. During the liturgy Novice Director Sister Donna Steffen presented Sister Romina for First Vows. Romina committed herself for three …
St. Mary of the Woods Church in Russells Point held its first Eucharistic procession on Sept. 15
St. Mary of the Woods Church in Russells Point held its first Eucharistic procession on Sept. 15. The parish processed to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima on the shore of Indian Lake, where parishioners enjoyed a picnic and family activiites. The Eucharistic canopy, purchased in Italy, is a …
