Ken Burns: Christophers ‘generous’ to give him Life Achievement Award
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Tim Llewellyn By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Documentarian Ken Burns, with a string of television successes that range back into the 1980s, said the Christophers were “generous” in giving him their Life Achievement Award this year. “It’s pretty fantastic,” Burns told Catholic News Service in a …
St. Vincent De Paul to honor Rev. Barry Windholtz
Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Liz Carter Homelessness Prevention Fund When: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Program begins at 7:30p) Where: Cintas Center – Schiff Conference and Banquet Center 1624 Herald Ave Cincinnati, OH 45207 What: Close to 400 guests expected at St. Vincent …
Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in church decisions
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be truly catholic and to evangelize effectively, said a new document from the International Theological Commission. Pope Francis has …
Latest Priests’ assignments for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
THE PRIESTS’ PERSONNEL OFFICE ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING NEW ASSIGNMENTS: BEGINNING MAY 13, 2018 Reverend Anthony Brausch as President of the Athenaeum of Ohio and Rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West, Cincinnati. BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018 Reverend James Reutter as Pastor of St. Peter Parish, New Richmond, and …
Two honored at spring teacher convention here
Thousands visit for Catholic education conference; Pope Francis sends envoy Attendees at the 112th National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) convention in Cincinnati in early April honored two area educators for their contributions and ministry. At the dinner opening the week-long convention, Mayra Alza Wilson, coordinator of Latino outreach for Catholic …
Pope asks German bishops to try to find unanimity on Communion question
IMAGE: CNS photo/Thomas Frey, EPA By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked the bishops of Germany to continue working together to find broader consensus on guidelines for allowing a Protestant married to a Catholic to receive the Eucharist. “Pope Francis appreciates the ecumenical commitment of the German …
Trump signs order to give faith groups stronger voice in government
IMAGE: CNS photo/Leah Millis, Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — In front of a small crowd of cabinet members and religious leaders at the White House Rose Garden May 3, President Donald Trump announced, and then signed, an executive order giving faith-based groups a stronger voice in the federal …
Kentucky chaplain brings God’s love to the horse racing track
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jessica Able, The Record By Jessica Able LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Daisy Baez walks along the rows of barns on the backside of Churchill Downs before day breaks on a Wednesday two weeks before the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby, the world’s most famous horse race. On …
Texas archbishop honored for commitment to serve poor, vulnerable
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Catholic Extension By Jessica Able LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Daisy Baez walks along the rows of barns on the backside of Churchill Downs before day breaks on a Wednesday two weeks before the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby, the world’s most famous horse race. On the …
Survivors hope pope will act against ‘epidemic’ of abuse in the church
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves ROME (CNS) — Three Chilean abuse survivors who met with Pope Francis said his apology to them must be accompanied by concrete actions, not only against those who commit sexual abuse, but against those who cover it up. “I have never seen …