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. …
Glenmary council releases letter concerning abuse
Dear mission parishioners, supporters, and friends: By now you have likely seen headlines concerning abuse in the church, mismanagement by bishops, and even accusations against the Holy Father. At Glenmary we are also following these stories with keen interests, and heavy hearts. No child should ever suffer abuse, but when …
New York latest to launch probe of church sex abuse records
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — The New York State Office of the Attorney General is the latest to announce that it is launching an investigation of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic Church clergy, and at least two of the state’s eight dioceses confirmed receiving subpoenas seeking access to …
Jimmy Carter joins volunteers, faith groups at Habitat for Humanity event
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Carter Habitat for Humanity By Catherine M. Odell SOUTH BEND, Ind. (CNS) — Although stormy skies often interrupted the hammering and sent volunteers ducking for tents, a Habitat for Humanity event in Indiana pulled together almost 2,000 volunteers, generous contributions, celebrities and faith groups. Former U.S. President …