Major flu outbreak prompts dioceses to implement prevention protocols
IMAGE: CNS photo/Chaz Muth By WASHINGTON (CNS) — The nationwide flu outbreak has prompted dioceses to take steps to suspend traditional rituals to prevent the spread of the virus as much as possible. From encouraging a simple nod or a smile during the sign of peace to draining holy water …
Going for God: Vatican invited to attend Olympic opening ceremony
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the first time, the International Olympic Committee has invited a Vatican delegation not only to take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games, but also to attend its general meeting as an official observer. The delegation was to be led …
Catholic Schools Week: Today’s Video looks at Moeller High School
As our celebration of Catholic Schools Week winds down for 2018, check out Today’s Video: Moeller High School
Ukrainian Catholic prelates make culinary wager on outcome of Super Bowl
IMAGE: CNS photos/Jacqueline Dorme, Republican-Herald and Gregory A. Shemitz By PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Two Ukrainian Catholic prelates have placed a culinary wager on the outcome of the Feb. 4 Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis. Archbishop Stefan Soroka of Philadelphia, metropolitan of U.S. Ukrainian Catholics, is rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles, …
In chilly Minnesota, archbishop has warm welcome for Super Bowl visitors
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dave Hrbacek, The Cath By Marie Wiering ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Archbishop Bernard J. Hebda may be a Pittsburgh native, but like a true Minnesotan, he began a welcome video for Super Bowl visitors talking about the weather. “The weather here can get a little chilly this …
Obituaries for January
Father Richard Kreimer A Mass of Christian Burial for Glenmary Father Richard Kreimer was celebrated Dec. 20 at St. Matthias Church. Father Kreimer, 80, died Dec. 15. He was a member of the Glenmary Home Missioners for 60 years. A Cincinnati native, Father Kreimer joined Glenmary in 1955. For the …
Catholic Schools Week: Today’s video looks at Purcell Marian High School
Check out Today’s Video Vault as we look at Purcell Marian High School
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for February
Say “No” to Corruption That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.
Obituary: Sister Marjorie (M. Paulita) Huelsman
A memorial Mass for Precious Blood Sister Marjorie (M. Paulita) Huelsman will be held at the Salem Heights chapel, 4960 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio, on Friday, February 2, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation in chapel begins at 9 a.m. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 10 a.m., immediately preceding …
