The Catholic Telegraph, AoC-based magazines, win awards
“The Catholic Telegraph” brought home an award from the Catholic Press Association for the third time in four years, and other Catholic magazines based in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati earned honors as well. Gail Finke’s article “Rise Together: An Unforgettable Halftime” picked up third place for Best Online Content not …
LEHMAN HALL OF FAME TO CELEBRATE NEW INDUCTEES AT 12TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION
Sidney, Ohio | July 17, 2018 — The Lehman Catholic High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the school’s twelfth annual Lehman Hall of Fame Induction. This year there are five inductees: Lester and Marilyn Kloeker, Tom Frantz, Ben Scott Sr., and William Zimmerman Sr. These distinguished individuals will …
‘Prosperity gospel’ props up policies lacking compassion, journal says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — The “prosperity gospel” that U.S. President Donald Trump and many of his advisers and followers seem to espouse does not promote solidarity for the common good, but sees God as giving his blessings to the rich and punishing the poor, said …
India’s Sister Prema condemns trafficking, says nuns not involved
IMAGE: CNS photo/EPA By NEW DELHI (CNS) — Facing child trafficking allegations at one of its homes for unmarried mothers in India, the Missionaries of Charity said the order condemns the actions of individuals involved and stressed that these are unrelated to the order. A baby born in Nirmal Hriday …
Event Alert: Eating is a Moral Act, Why the Farm Bill Matters to all of us
Come learn about the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, a major piece of legislation that affects farming, nutrition and anti-hunger efforts, including SNAP and food banks, as well as forestry, conservation and rural programs. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Archdiocese – Sidney Office 119 E. Water St, …
Schoettelkotte scholarship will train aides
Scholarship named for Precious Blood Sister will train staff for Dayton senior facility This story first appeared in our July, 2018 print edition By Walt Schaefer Precious Blood Sister Alice (Rose Miriam) Schoettelkotte was more than thrilled when told scholarships will be awarded in her name. She said she was: …
Jesuit aims to stem decline of faith with launch of catechetical website
IMAGE: By Maureen Pratt ANAHEIM, Calif. (CNS) — Jesuit Father Robert J. Spitzer, former president of Gonzaga University, launched a cutting-edge catechetical website to confront the rising tide of unbelief spurred by an increasingly skeptical, science-saturated society. Developed through Father Spitzer’s Magis Center, based in Garden Grove, Credible Catholic offers …
Nicaraguan bishops to pray for exorcism as violence continues
IMAGE: CNS photo/Oswaldo Rivas, Reuters By MANAGUA, Nicaragua (CNS) — As attacks on Catholic clergy continue and anti-government protesters are besieged by Nicaraguan police and paramilitaries, the bishops said they would pray an exorcism prayer. The bishops said July 20 would be a day of prayer and fasting “as an …
Tennessee’s Catholic bishops urge governor to halt upcoming executions
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jed DeKalb, courtesy State of Tennessee By Theresa Laurence NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — Bishops J. Mark Spalding of Nashville, Richard F. Stika of Knoxville and Martin D. Holley of Memphis have written to Gov. Bill Haslam urging him to “use your authority as governor to put an end …
A good Christian shares the Gospel, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Fabio Frustaci, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — All Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being successful at winning converts, Pope Francis said. “A baptized person who does not feel the need to …