Author Archive
The Catholic Telegraph
Written in Light
In the early 20th Century, two Cincinnati priests brought the light of Christ to Catholics locally and nationally through their writings. Father Francis Lasance was plagued by bad health and lived as a recluse, but his name was known in Catholic homes across the country. Father Francis Finn, SJ, a …
Seek the Lord September 2021 by Archbishop Dennis Schnurr
Throughout this bicentennial year of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, I have urged members of our local Church to radiate Christ. Far more than just a slogan, this is a call to conversion and action. Articles in this issue of The Catholic Telegraph profile individuals who have answered that call in …
BUSCA AL SEÑOR ARZOBISPO DENNIS M. SCHNURR
A lo largo de este año del bicentenario de la Arquidiócesis de Cincinnati, he instado a los miembros de nuestra Iglesia local a irradiar a Cristo. Mucho más que un eslogan, este es un llamado a la conversión y a la acción. Los artículos en este número de The Catholic …
A Priest’s Perspective: Families of Parishes as Evangelizing Communities
This article is part of a series from Father Earl Fernandes exploring Families of Parishes. Click the links below to find other articles in the series. The Church as the Family of God Being a Synodal Church Synodality Walking with Christ, The Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary Synodality in …
Catholic at Home: Running on Fumes
The alarm I rarely hear went off. My husband Andrew and I agreed to rise early to “parallel pray” before the day got going. I felt his nudge, “Time to wake up.” In mornings prior, I intended to wake up early to pray, but ultimately discerned that Jesus must want …
Meet the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre
by John Stegeman If you have ever seen men and women dressed in white and black cloaks with a red Jerusalem cross at Mass, you’ve encountered the knights and dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ). EOHSJ is an ancient lay institution under the protection …
Prayer for Louisiana Residents in the path of Hurricane Ida
God, bless each and every person affected by this storm and surround them with Your love, protection, and angels. Let them know there are millions of us out here praying for them and their loved ones. We give You all the praise and glory forever, Lord, and know that even …
Gate of Heaven Cemetery Events
Gate of Heaven Events: Thursday, September 16, 2021 Gate of Heaven Cemetery Remembrance – “Month’s Mind” Mass 7PM at Gate of Heaven St. Joseph’s Chapel Gate of Heaven Admin. Bldg. 11000 Montgomery Rd. 45249 Saturday, September 18, 2021 National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children – Prayer Service at 9:30AM …
Editor’s Note: Radiate Christ Boldly
Who radiates Christ to you in your life? Whose love for their faith shines so brightly that they can’t help but pull others into God’s love? For me, there will always be the legendary Sister Martinetter Rivers, OLS. Sister Martinette, or, as she called herself, “The Butterfly Queen,” walked into …
Augustine of Hippo: The reluctant Saint
St. Augustine did not live the sort of life that you would expect from a saint and doctor of the Church. And yet, his life witnesses to the incredible power of God to convert our hearts and transform sinners into incredible disciples.