All area teens grades 9 -12 are invited to this prayer festival featuring dynamic talks, music, Confession, prayer, worship, fellowship, and Adoration. Meet Christ in others and in the Eucharist. Eucharistic Procession: Fr. Ethan Moore. Keynote talk: Seminarian Jedidiah Tritle. Emcee: Ryan Mahle. Music: Jake Robinson.

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The provisions of “Amoris Laetitia” allow people in irregular marriage situations access to the sacraments only if they recognize their situation is sinful and desire to change it, according to the cardinal who heads the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts. …

In 1935 with the encouragement of Archbishop John T. McNicholas, O.P., Revs. Leo Walsh and Charles Murphy began ministering to the African American community in the Lockland neighborhood, a suburb of Cincinnati. After a plea for financial assistance was placed in The Catholic Telegraph, an anonymous gift of $4000 made …

By Gail Finke Cincinnati sports icon and philanthropist Anthony Munoz will headline the 2nd annual E6 Catholic Men’s Conference in St. Leon , Ind., on March 4. Less than an hour west of Cincinnati, the event will also feature author and radio host Patrick Madrid and author, speaker, media host, …

For young adults ages 18 to 35, Theme: “The Flesh and the Spirit: Can Religion Really Satisfy My Heart?” The day will include intellectual formation, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the opportunity for confession and spiritual direction. Retreat leader Father Nathan Cromley of Eagle Eye Ministries. For information write to Aurora Patag …

Feb. 24-26. St. Francis of Assisi Church invites all area Catholic women to its 23rd annual women’s retreat. This year’s theme: “Come to Me, all you who are Weary.” Author and speaker Judith Dunlap will lead this retreat for women college age and older.  It will include three or four teaching segments …

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Robert Duncan VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a craftsman’s workshop on the edge of Rome’s Campo Verano cemetery, two designers are working to revive what they see as a dying art: burial. Unlike the masons who make the cemetery’s gravestones and memorials, Anna Citelli and Raoul …

By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although great strides have been made through 50 years of ecumenical dialogue, Catholics and Lutherans must continue to work toward becoming a full and visible sign of unity for the world, Pope Francis said. A continued “communion of harmony” will allow Catholics …

For the past three years, the Children of Mary have spread love and reverence for the Eucharistic Lord through their ministry and presence in the archdiocese. In November, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr erected the semi-contemplative religious community as a Public Association of the Faithful. On Nov. 21, the archbishop offered …

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Under certain circumstances and after long prayer and a profound examination of conscience, some divorced and civilly remarried Catholics may return to the sacraments, said the bishops of Malta. With “an informed and enlightened conscience,” a separated or divorced person …