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Mass, eucharistic procession mark anniversary of first U.S. bishop
By Mark Zimmermann Catholic News Service BOWIE, Md. — On May 18, 1789, about two dozen priests then serving in the new United States of America met at a chapel in White Marsh and had an election at which they nominated Father John Carroll to be the first Catholic bishop …
Children of Mary spread love, reverence for Eucharist
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph God’s call for each of use is special and often surprising. One example is the story of a young woman from Massachusetts, who grew up in a family that didn’t practice a particular religion. She “met the Lord” on a Cursillo weekend and …
Archbishop notifies priests of decree on inclusion of St. Joseph in Eucharistic prayers
Staff Report Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr notified the priests of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati today (June 21) of the following decree from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The decree calls for the inclusion of the name of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin …
Pope Francis asks bishops, the world to join in eucharistic adoration on Sunday
Staff Report On Sunday, June 2, Pope Francis will preside over an hour of eucharistic exposition in Rome at 5:00 p.m. Italian time. The pope has asked all Catholics to join him in prayer to celebrate the feast day of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, …
The Catholic Moment: Eucharist and the Greatest Commandment
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 By Sister Carol Gaeke, O.P. The greatest commandment is the Gospel: “Love the Lord your God and your neighbor as yourself.” It is proclaimed on the feast of Pope St. Pius X who was the great promoter of early and frequent reception of the Eucharist. Prior …
The Catholic Moment: Eucharist – food, not reward
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 By Father Rob Waller The holy Eucharist is not a reward for saints; it is food for sinners. Jesus did not die on the cross for us because we deserved it, but so that we might be declared deserving. He did not allow His body to …
Go Forth and Cook
Listen to Archbishop Casey give his homily to at the 2026 priest ordination: Today we are pleased to ordain nine men to serve as priests of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Through the sacrament of Holy Orders, these men will become diocesan priests, serving the people of the various communities …
Meet Daniel Jasek
Growing up in Miamisburg as the oldest of five children, Deacon Jasek was blessed with a family that placed the Catholic faith and a relationship with Jesus at the center of life. He is particularly grateful for the time they made to pray each evening—often the Rosary—and to gather …
Meet David Homoelle
Deacon Homoelle grew up in a loving family in Cheviot. He is the oldest of four, with two brothers and one sister. His fondest memories include visiting his grandparents’ condo for summer vacations and traveling out West to see Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. He loves the movie …
Meet Kraig Gruss
The third of six boys to parents Mike and Kathy, Deacon Gruss is from Coldwater, Ohio. Five brothers meant a lot of rough-housing and picking on each other but also a lot of love and support. Through the family’s involvement in 4-H, they raised animals for the fair—ducks, chickens, …
