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The Catholic Telegraph

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

Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” (TOB). Christ brought the Old Law to fulfillment through His example and teaching. Rather than focus exclusively on mere exterior conformity to the moral law, He emphasized conversion of heart, for …

Mientras leen esto, miles de nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo están en peregrinación, caminando desde varias regiones de nuestro país para reunirse en el Congreso Eucarístico Nacional en Indianápolis. Este 17 al 21 de julio, fieles de todo el país se reunirán con alegría en el Estadio Lucas Oil …

Many members of the St. Henry Family of Parishes thought it was a monumental goal: Adoration at St. Wendelin Church five days a week, including through the night. The goal sprang from a difficulty—the reduction of scheduled Masses in the Family of Parishes made St. Wendelin one of two churches …

By Maria Macina & John Mulderig Catholic News Service NEW YORK — Faith and comedy can make for an uncomfortable combination. Wits who engage in this volatile mix obviously need to avoid outright irreverence or the trivialization of the sacred. Yet they also have to be wary of artificial restraint since all …

In a world oversaturated with visual content, we can become so desensitized to images that slowing down to fully appreciate art becomes a daunting task. Many people breeze through museums, galleries and churches, missing opportunities to not only engage with art, but also embrace a profound tool for connecting with …

Seven men from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati were ordained to the priesthood on May 18, 2024 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. Fathers Brice Berger, Adam Berning, John Grusenmeyer, Benjamin Mersch, Matthew Montag, Anthony Sanitato and Jeremy Stubbs.

God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of …

Every Memorial Day, hundreds gather at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Cincinnati to remember the military men and women who served our country. The field Mass at Gate of Heaven is Monday May 27, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., Memorial Day Procession, 11:00 a.m. Memorial Day Mass and 12:30 p.m. Patriot …

If you’re headed down for the annual Taste of Cincinnati, stop by one of our glorious churches for The Solemnity of the Holy Spirit! The Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains: May 25: Vigil at 3:00 p.m. May 26: The Solemnity of the Holy Spirit at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 …

Names are a significant part of an individual’s identity, embodying personality, religious and cultural roots, and family background. Naming is one of the great privileges given to Adam in the Garden of Eden. “Genesis” means “beginning.” The first book of the Bible is a book of origins, and there are …