Way of the Cross: The Twelfth Station

In March, we brought you a chart of the 14 Stations of the Cross (plus one), each from a different church or institution in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We’ll share a detailed photo of each with you throughout Holy Week. Click here to see the entire spread. For a printable file (best …
Update: Papal preacher to young people: Discover love, joy, life Jesus offers
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the church listens to young people in preparation for this year’s synod, the church must not forget to also help them listen to Jesus and discover what he has to offer, said the preacher of the papal household. …
Traditions: Good Friday in Mt. Adams at Holy Cross Immaculata

After midnight, hundreds of the faithful began praying the steps at Holy Cross Immaculata Church in Mt. Adams. A tradition dating back to the 1800’s, this year participants, along with rosaries and prayer books, were clothed in rain gear. Holy Cross Immaculata Good Friday Meditaion A pilgrim’s view from Holy …
Way of the Cross: The Eleventh Station

In March, we brought you a chart of the 14 Stations of the Cross (plus one), each from a different church or institution in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We’ll share a detailed photo of each with you throughout Holy Week. Click here to see the entire spread. For a printable file (best …
A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words: Young Men’s Procession in Russia

By Gail Finke Young men in St. Remy Church, Russia, benefit from a tangible brotherhood. The parish group for high school boys, the Brotherhood of Virtue, meets monthly for activities such as kayaking and paintball, as well as for traditional youth group activities including prayer and service. Once a year, …
Way of the Cross: The Tenth Station

In March, we brought you a chart of the 14 Stations of the Cross (plus one), each from a different church or institution in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We’ll share a detailed photo of each with you throughout Holy Week. Click here to see the entire spread. For a printable file (best …
Way of the Cross: The Ninth Station

In March, we brought you a chart of the 14 Stations of the Cross (plus one), each from a different church or institution in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We’ll share a detailed photo of each with you throughout Holy Week. Click here to see the entire spread. For a printable file (best …
Jesus does not give up on anyone, pope tells prisoners
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — Before washing the feet of 12 prisoners, Pope Francis told them and hundreds of inmates to remember that Jesus constantly stands before them with love, ready to cleanse their sins and forgive them. “Jesus takes a risk on each of …
Vatican: Claim that pope denied hell’s existence is unreliable
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican said comments attributed to Pope Francis denying the existence of hell are a product of an Italian journalist’s “reconstruction” of the pope’s remarks and not a faithful transcript of the pope’s real words. Eugenio Scalfari, …
Greater Cincinnati Women’s Conference Photo Gallery

A gallery of photos from the March 2 Greater Cincinnati Catholic Women’s Conference. For our story, search “GCCWC.”