Evangelizing, caring for others at core of deacons’ vocation, nuncio says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Peter Finney Jr., Clarion Herald By Peter Finney Jr. NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — The core vocational work of permanent deacons is to evangelize and care for others, not to perform office duties, the apostolic nuncio to the United States said July 22 to more than 1,300 deacons attending …
Update: Cardinal Farrell expresses shock over Cardinal McCarrick abuse case
IMAGE: CNS photo/Robert Duncan By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, head of the Vatican office for laity and family, said he was “shocked” when he heard allegations of years of sexual abuse and harassment by Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the man who ordained him a …
Pope Francis approves USCCB delegates for October’s Synod of Bishops
By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis has ratified the members elected by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to represent the United States at Synod of Bishops Oct. 3-28. The synod will meet at the Vatican to discuss “young people, faith and vocational discernment.” The USCCB announced July 23 that …
Texas Catholic ‘respite’ center serves as symbol of American compassion
By Rhina Guidos MCALLEN, Texas (CNS) — It’s been featured in fundraisers at the Vatican and on news shows. This summer, it’s been visited by Kerry Kennedy, Robert and Ethel Kennedy’s daughter, and TV celebrity Gayle King. The U.S. bishops recently made it the first stop on a high-profile visit …
Novena, Ice Cream Social at St. Ann (Groesbeck)
The CT crew visited St. Ann Church in Groesbeck this weekend, where parishioners are in the middle of their annual St. Ann novena and celebrated with an ice cream social. The novena includes nine days of Masses and prayers with a relic of St. Ann, the mother of Mary. It ends …
Pope calls for respect for migrants amid rising number of deaths at sea
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jon Nazca, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the rising death toll of migrants and refugees attempting the treacherous voyage across the Mediterranean Sea, Pope Francis urged world leaders to act to prevent further tragedy. “I make a heartfelt appeal to the international community …
Parish Picnic at Kolping Grove
The CT crew visited Kolping Center near Winton Woods Park for a combined parish picnic for Old St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart (Camp Washington), the two parishes staffed by the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Cincinnati. Click on any photo to see it full size.
A Picture Says a Thousand Words: Steubenville Youth Conference
Every year, some 1,200 young people from the archdiocese attend one of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s famous youth conferences. This year the Office of Youth Evangelization and Discipleship worked to get as many youth groups there as possible for the conference the weekend of July 14, when Archbishop Dennis M. …
A view from above of the Rural Farm Mass 2018
Here are some very unique views of the 2018 Rural Farm Mass in Saint Henry. Ohio.
Today’s Video: Summertime Boredom
When the summer days get long and hot, the gift of free time can become the burden of boredom. Check out Today’s Video on combating boredom.
