Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr Recognizes 13 Catholic Communities
On Monday, June 18, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr designated 13 Catholic parishes, schools, and religious congregations in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as “Laudato Si’ Communities” in recognition of their efforts to be outstanding stewards of the environment. The recognition prayer service took place at Good Shepherd Church. June 18 was the third …
Bishops ‘cannot, in good faith, endorse’ new GOP immigration bill
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bishops “cannot, in good faith, endorse” an immigration bill submitted by the House’s Republican leadership, said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, chairman of the bishops’ Committee on Migration. Bishop Vasquez said the bill would bring about “large structural changes to the immigration …
Iraqi iconographer honors his Syriac roots
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy of Mothana Butres By Doreen Abi Raad BEIRUT (CNS) — When Islamic State fighters overran Qaraqosh, Iraq, in the summer of 2014, Mothana Butres was able to grab only a single volume from his father’s collection of thousands of Syriac books and manuscripts. The handwritten, 600-year-old book …
Synod working document: Young Catholics need church that listens to them
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Young Catholics are looking for a church that listens to their concerns, accompanies them in discerning their vocations and helps them confront the challenges they face, said a working document for the upcoming Synod of Bishops on young people. The synod’s “instrumentum …
Cincinnati Reds “Strike out Hunger” with St. Vincent De Paul
Fans who donate to annual food drive on June 22 and 23 receive a free Reds ticket St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Reds, WLWT, and 700WLW are partnering to “Strike Out Hunger” across Greater Cincinnati by hosting a food donation drive when the Reds play the Chicago …
Bishops across U.S. condemn separation, detention of migrant children
IMAGE: CNS photo/Callaghan O’Hare, Reuters By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) – From Denver to New York City, the country’s Catholic bishops have joined a chorus of organizations, institutions and high-profile individuals urging the Trump administration to stop separating children from their parents as they seek respite in the U.S. from …
Dictatorships begin with taking over media to spread lies, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Kith Serey, EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — All dictatorships begin the same way: media outlets are put in the hands of “unscrupulous” people who spread lies and weaken democracy, Pope Francis said. Typical standards, norms and laws in regard to communications are first eliminated, the …
Pope met with brother of Chilean priest found guilty of abuse
IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The brother of Chilean Father Fernando Karadima called on his brother to ask forgiveness for the hurt inflicted on those he sexually abused. “I would ask him to be humble. Fernando, ask for forgiveness. Not in silence to God …
Julie Asher, CNS national editor, wins St. Francis de Sales Award
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By GREEN BAY, Wis. (CNS) — Julie Asher is the recipient of the 2018 St. Francis de Sales Award from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada. The award recognizes “outstanding contributions to Catholic journalism” and is the highest honor given by CPA. …
Coming next week: A look at ABIDE
The Abide summer conference for youth is in full swing. Friday night, the 65 youth and their college and adult companions headed to Cincinnati’s Washington Park for some hands-on ministry: talking, playing, and (if the opportunity arose) praying with people enjoying the sprayground, the play fields, and the music. Next …
