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Archbishop Schnurr’s letter for June
Americans are justly proud of the freedoms secured by the first ten amendments to our Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights. And freedom of religion is cited first: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . .” However, …
Serra Club membership skyrockets
More than a dozen people were inducted into the Serra Club of Cincinnati at a ceremony May 22, “by far the largest number in many years, probably since the 70s,” said President Wayne Topp. Serra International is a lay apostolate that promotes vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Members …
Father Endres for June: Does the Holy Spirit have a gender?
Q: A friend of mine refers to the Holy Spirit as “she.” I have heard the theory that the Holy Spirit is a feminine manifestation of the divine. Is this consistent with Catholic teaching? A: God transcends gender, which is to say that the divine is neither male nor …
The Catholic Telegraph Bucket List for June
This month’s bucket list takes you to the more of the archdiocese’s oldest places, and one of the church’s most storied public celebrations: The 500-acre Precious Blood motherhouse in Celina/Carthagena The churches honored with an Ohio Scenic Byway An Old World, Saturday evening Corpus Christi procession Go: Visit St. Charles …
Archbishop Schnurr and Bishop Foys lead Catholics in a walk to celebrate life
Thousands of Catholics from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Diocese of Covington will come together for a family festival and a walk across the Purple People Bridge to celebrate the beautiful gift of human life, at all its stages, regardless of age, ability or disability. The 13th annual Cross …
Welcome to the job, Father Williams!
A shorter version of this article appeared in our print edition: “Welcome to the job, Father Williams” – current M.C.s share thoughts By Gail Finke Father Jason Williams doesn’t know what to expect when he becomes the next Master of Ceremonies for Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. Ordained two years …
After nearly 15 years as M.C., Deacon Francis Wagner retires
“Traffic cop” lays down his badge By Gail Finke Francis Wagner never expected to be a deacon, much less the Master of Ceremonies for two archbishops. A graduate of Holy Family and Elder schools, he went on to Xavier University, Harvard (where he earned a degree in Russian economics) and …
Corpus Christi Processions
Throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, there are several Corpus Christi Processions to celebrate the The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. You’re invited to participate on this sacred day. Thursday May, 31, 2018 Holy Family Church (Dayton, OH) 140 S. Findlay St., Dayton OH 45403 Thursday …
Dad and daughter valedictorians
Dynamic duo speak 30 years apart at Carroll High School from our June print edition: By Eileen Connelly OSU The legacy of Catholic education is strong in the Schlegel family thanks to Carroll High School. Maria Schlegel was selected as one of this year’s valedictorians 30 years after her father, David, …
Mercy alumnae look back
Legacy of Mercy education will continue, despite loss of beloved home For a last look video at Mother of Mercy High School, click here from our June 2018 print edition: By Eileen Connelly, OSU The end of this school year is bittersweet for alumnae of Mother of Mercy in Westwood, …