by Jennifer Schack At Christmas Masses around the archdiocese, churches filled with bustling families and friends snuggled tightly into pews to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Lights, trees and wreaths filled churches to accompany the joy of the beautiful feast day. But there was at least one Christmas Mass

By Perry West Denver, Colo., Dec 23, 2019 / 07:00 pm (CNA).- The phenomenon is well-documented. When young Catholics go away to college, a troublingly high percentage of them stop practicing their faith. And many who stop going to Mass in college never return. Initiatives like FOCUS, and Newman Centers

By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph  The recent election of Pope Francis was a joyful occasion for cradle Catholics worldwide, but it was also especially exciting for Londa Thomas, a young wife and mother who is new to Catholicism and will be welcomed into the church at Easter Vigil.

By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph  Everything happens in God’s time. It’s a lesson Kaitlyn Spradling  has already learned at the age of 23 that will serve her well in life and in her faith. A graduate student in pathology at the University of Cincinnati, Spradling may have been

By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph  When asked recently what makes Jesus so cool, six-year-old Cameron Kleehamer told it like it is, saying, “He sacrificed himself for us.” The little boy, who also took a rosary to school not long ago for show and tell, already demonstrates a love

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Father Rick Hilgartner During Lent in parishes nationwide and around the world, candidates for the sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation and Eucharist) experience final preparation to become members of the Catholic Church. The “elect,” as they are called, depend on the support and the encouragement

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 HAMILTON DEANERY — Seven inmates at Lebanon Correctional Institution (LCI) north of Cincinnati were welcomed into the Catholic Church on April 12, experiencing the joy and hope of the Easter season.

Thursday, April 9, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard ST. ANDREW DEANERY — As a husband and family man, Bret Hawkins of Loveland knew he wanted to set an example for his children. The father of three said he put off his salvation and commitment to Christ long enough, leading to

Thursday, April 9, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Faith is very much a family matter for the Wilsons — Doug, Christi, and their daughters, Abby, 12, and Katie, 10, who will join the Catholic Church together at Easter Vigil.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 By Christie Hadley Christianity has always been a part of my life, but I knew I was searching for something deeper, something more — something to bring me closer to God. I found that something in the Catholic Church, and in a few days I will