World’s best high jumper has low-profile meeting with pope
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite holding the world record in the high jump, Javier Sotomayor kept his feet on the ground and didn’t try to clear the waist-high wooden barricade between him and Pope Francis. The now-retired 50-year old Cuban track-and-fielder was part …
Spring has Sprung and it’s Theology on Tap in the Archdiocese
The theme for the 2018 Spring Theology on Tap in Dayton is I’m Catholic, so now what? Theology on Tap takes place at Oregon Express at 336 E 5th St., Dayton Ohio. For a map, click here Spring 2018 Theology on Tap Schedule in Dayton Thursday Mary 17th: Luke …
The Catholic Telegraph Bucket List for May
This month’s Bucket List will take you to the cathedral for one of the most joyous events of the year that isn’t a feast, on a pilgrimage, and to Clermont County for a special outdoor Mass: One of the biggest non-feast days of the church year A set of walking …
Oregon summer camp communicates God’s love through nature, friendships
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Upward Bound By Katie Scott PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS) — On the North Santiam River east of Salem, Oregon, campers reel in wriggly fish, rally courage for talent-show skits and belt out tunes in evening singalongs. It’s the classic hodgepodge of activities that countless children enjoy each summer. …
Update: Pope names two Vatican officials as apostolic nuncios
IMAGE: CNS photo/Giampiero Sposito, Reuters By Katie Scott VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis named two longtime Vatican officials as apostolic nuncios and elevated both to the rank of archbishop. The Vatican announced Feb. 26 that the pope named Msgr. Alfred Xuereb, general secretary of the Secretariat for the Economy, …
Obituaries for April
Sister Anne Marie McCarrick A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Anne Marie McCarrick was celebrated Feb. 12 at St. Julie Chapel at Mount Notre Dame Convent in Cincinnati. Sister Anne, 87, died Feb. 6. She was in her 70th year of religious life. A …
Pope Francis’s prayer intention for May
The Mission of the Laity That the lay faithful may fulfill their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today.
St. Joseph Parish in North Bend celebrated Mark Bredestege being ordained a transitional deacon
St. Joseph Parish in North Bend celebrated one of its own being ordained a transitional deacon Saturday morning with a three-Mass celebration this weekend. Deacon Mark Bredestege proclaimed the Gospel and delivered a homily at all three weekend Masses. Receptions featured deacon-shaped cookies from a local bakery. Bishop Joseph R. …
Clergy abuse survivors grateful after private meetings with pope
IMAGE: CNS photo/Claudio Peri, EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After private meetings with Pope Francis, three survivors of clergy sexual abuse from Chile said they felt they had been heard and were hopeful for changes in the way the Catholic Church handles accusations of abuse. “I …
Meet Cincinnati’s new priests
Four to be ordained for area parishes on May 19 How do you learn God’s plan for your life? “Go to Mass and pray in front of the tabernacle as frequently as you can,” said Deacon Craig Best, who will be ordained a priest in Cincinnati’s cathedral this month. “Give …
