Dayton: Good Samaritan Hospital’s Philadelphia Drive Location to Cease Operations Toward the End of 2018
From Premier Health: DAYTON, Ohio, (January 17, 2018) – Premier Health today embarks on its 2020 strategic plan, a series of initiatives that will best position the health system long-term to fulfill its mission to build healthier communities. The strategic plan calls for a configuration of health care services to …
Suit filed over Canada Summer Jobs program; Canadian Bishops Respond
By Gail Finke The Toronto Right to Life Association filed a suit against the Canadian government this week, alleging that a change to funding the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program amounts to government discrimination against churches and other religious groups that condemn abortion and hold conservative positions on social issues, …
Maria Stein Shrine to Host St. Dymphna Prayer Service
MARIA STEIN, Ohio (January 15, 2018) – Prayer to ask the help of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint of those suffering from neurological and mental health conditions, will take place on Sunday, January 28, in the Shrine Adoration Chapel at Maria Stein. The service begins at 2:30 p.m. It is …
Young people at forefront of pro-life fight called ‘new Magi’ of movement
IMAGE: CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Chicago Catholic By Joyce Duriga CHICAGO (CNS) — Over 5,000 people from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and other Midwestern states gathered Jan. 14 in Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago for the annual March for Life Chicago commemorating the 45th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing …
Bishop: Basilica title honors church’s role in diocese, nation’s founding
IMAGE: CNS photo/Zoey Maraist, Catholic Herald By Zoey Maraist ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS) — The Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments declared St. Mary Church in Alexandria a minor basilica, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington announced to parishioners during Mass Jan. 14. “It is an extraordinary honor to …
Trudeau: Pro-life position “not in line” with Canadian society
See minute 30.30 for the exchange about free speech between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a student. In it Trudeau said that speech and belief are protected by Canadian law, but acting on beliefs is not. Canadian PM’s clarification on Summer Jobs Program funding seems to affirm that churches and other religions that follow their …
Via Video: becoming a missionary disciple right here!
VIA, which means “by way of,” is the way that the Office for Youth Evangelization and Discipleship pursues its vision. It is the fruit of lived experience amongst youth ministers who desire to grow in the interior life, in faithfully living out their vocation, and in giving their lives for …
Vocation Events in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Wednesday January 31st Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West from 5-8:30pm. Doors open at 4:45 and dress code for the evening is coat and tie if possible. For more information or to register click here Map Sunday March 11th Cast Your Nets will return to Sacred Heart Church in …
Pope asks forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile
By Junno Arocho Esteves SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) — Pope Francis, in his first formal speech in Chile, asked forgiveness from those who were sexually abused by priests. Addressing government authorities and members of the country’s diplomatic corps Jan. 16, the pope expressed his “pain and shame at the irreparable damage …
Pope begins seven-day pilgrimage to Chile, Peru
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) — Pope Francis arrived in Santiago, the first stop on a seven-day, six-city visit to Peru and Chile, where he will take his message of hope to people on the margins of society. Arriving in Santiago after more than 15 …