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The Catholic Telegraph

Founded in 1831, The Catholic Telegraph is the official news source of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

by MaryBeth Sproull Bobby Kenney III had a chaotic upbringing, and he went looking for love in all the wrong places. This lifestyle landed him in many difficult situations and, eventually, prison. God’s love and mercy knows no bounds, however, and it was there that Kenney first encountered the Lord …

Catholic school students, teachers, and communities throughout the 19-county Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be celebrating the 52nd annual Catholic Schools Week from January 25 through January 31 under the theme, “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” The 111 Catholic elementary and high schools in the archdiocese will mark the …

Catholics of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and surrounding tri-state area will be able to venerate a first-class relic of Saint Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager canonized as the First millennial saint by Pope Leo XIV in 2025. Known as “God’s Influencer,” he is celebrated for using his computer programming skills …

Question of Faith | Fr. David Endres I sometimes hear about Catholics who seek an annulment so they can remarry in the Church. Could you explain the process and its importance? When a Catholic couple gets a divorce, they often believe they can no longer practice the faith. Some presume …

A Closer Look | Kenneth Craycraft In the 33rd and final canto of Dante’s epic 14th century poem, Paradiso, St. Bernard guides Dante to the destination of his pilgrimage, where he achieves the Beatific Vision. Dante describes his final ascent to Paradise in terms of the restoration of balance, harmony …

by Fr. Jacob Lindle Every Sunday, you stand up from your creaky pew and proclaim, “I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.” Now, how on earth do you believe that? There are tens of thousands of Christian denominations around the globe, and yet, there you are at your …

by Michael Momper A good romantic comedy not only has you laughing, it also says something edifying about human relationships. It should reach beyond the low-hanging fruit of vulgar bedroom jokes to instead amuse us with the love-struck antics of its protagonist(s) in a way that bolsters one’s belief in …

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Happy New Year! I pray that you had a blessed and joyful Christmas season with your family, friends, and loved ones. A new year calls us to reflection. As we look back with gratitude for God’s goodness, we look ahead with faith and hope. …

Graphic Designer, The Catholic Telegraph – Archdiocese Pastoral Center (Cincinnati, OH) Archdiocese of Cincinnati, 100 East Eighth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Full-Time, Practicing Catholic Greater Cincinnati Posted 2 weeks ago Posted:  01/06/2026 The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is seeking a Graphic Designer to create beautiful and compelling print and digital design …

Sister Paula Laschenski, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, born in Philadelphia, PA, died peacefully on Jan. 18, 2026 at the age of 97, in the 79th year of her religious life. Her passing is mourned by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and many loving friends.  Her parents and …