Update: USCCB president calls for prayer after pair of school shootings
IMAGE: CNS photo/Harrison McClary, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston called for prayers for the victims killed and injured in a pair of school shootings in Kentucky and Texas. In a statement released Jan. 23 after the second shooting in two days, Cardinal DiNardo, president …
Don’t compromise on protecting minors from abuse, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Tony Gentile, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said he told the bishops and priests of Chile to be uncompromising when it comes to protecting minors from sexual abuse and to trust that God will purify and renew his church during this time of trial. …
Obituary: Sister Ann Catherine Merkle, CPPS
A memorial Mass for Precious Blood Sister Ann Catherine will be held at the Salem Heights chapel, 4960 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 10:30a.m. Visitation in chapel begins at 9:00a.m. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 10:00a.m., immediately preceding the Mass. Sister died at …
Sharing ‘fake news’ makes one an accomplice in evil, pope says
IMAGE: CNS illustration/Joanna Kohorst By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People have a responsibility to check the source of what they share on social media to ensure it is not “fake news” designed to further prejudices or increase fear, Pope Francis said. Fake news grabs people’s attention “by appealing …
Jan. 31 last day to apply for elementary tuition grants
By Gail Finke While Catholic schools in the archdiocese are less expensive than most private schools, the days of free or close-to-free tuition are long past. Leaders of the archdiocese’s Catholic school system – one of the largest in the nation – have worked hard to help low-income urban families …
Bishops consider plans to revitalize appeal of a Catholic education
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic bishops are looking to “transform” Catholic schools in response to decades of declining enrollment that has forced hundreds of schools to close since 2005. The effort, said the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Catholic …
Smoke but no fire on bus during papal visit
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Paul Haring SANTIAGO, Chile (CNS) — Where there is smoke, there is normally fire — but not always. Journalists covering Pope Francis’ visit in Santiago, Chile, added another tale Jan. 16 to their oral history of papal-trip misadventures. As a large tour bus carrying dozens of …
Support families, human dignity, pope tells global leaders at Davos
IMAGE: CNS photo/Denis Balibouse Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Global leaders must implement policies that support the family and offer real opportunities for the growth and development of all people, Pope Francis told people attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “If we want a more …
The 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal is underway: How you can Impact the stories for others
Everyone Has a Story You have a story. Where have you been? Where are you at now in your life? Where do you hope to be in the future? Most likely, there are people who have helped you along the way. They have made a difference in your life; they …
A life of caring for others: Sister of Charity/former hospital COO serves the sick and homebound, one at a time
By Eileen Connelly, OSU Great joy accompanies the realization of God’s true calling for us, and it is shared as we reach out to others. Such has been the case with Sister of Charity Cincinnati Lynn Heper throughout her ministry as a nurse and caregiver. “It’s such a gift to …
