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The Catholic Telegraph

The Catholic Telegraph

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

It was high stakes for the 2017 Mom Prom at Moeller High School. Here are some pictures from the event.

CINCINNATI, March 16, 2017 – Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is encouraged by yesterday’s decision by U.S. District Court Judge Derrick Watson to freeze the travel ban on refugees seeking safety in America. “America has a long tradition of being a beacon of hope for those fleeing war and persecution and …

Catherine Finke and Sr. Catherine de Notre Dame, lsp.
Most of us want to leave a legacy — a memorial of sorts, large or small, recognizing our lives on Earth and contributions we made. Mike Ibold Wilger’s legacy is grand. A piece of his life’s mission to the less fortunate brings smiles and laughter, dancing and singing, joy and …

By Luke Carey: Can we have an honest conversation? Have you ever thought that, not all the time, but every now and again when we speak of the faith, we come across, as a bit stale? It is not a matter of doctrine, or liturgy or the truths our church …

Badin students celebrate PI Day
Students at Hamilton Badin and Ursuline Academy celebrated Pi Day, or 3.14159 day if you prefer.

A new coalition of Ohio pro-life organizations announced its formation at the Bringing America Back to Life conference in Cleveland last week. The Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio (RTLACO) will focus on developing and strengthening local grass roots pro-life leadership; using a consistent, holistic pro-life standard to evaluate …

Ursuline Academy students accepted in the Greater Cincinnati Health Council’s TAP MD program: front row, left: Caroline Hogan, Sydney Robinson, Lynn Ahrens, Bridgette Foos; back row, left: Kendra Polson, Nadia Alam, Julia Lotterer, Yasmeen Quadri. (Courtesy Photo)
Cincinnati, OH – Ursuline Academy announced that eight juniors who have recently been accepted into the TAP MD program: Lynn Ahrens of Blue Ash, Nadia Alam of Montgomery, Bridgette Foos of Symmes Township, Caroline Hogan of Montgomery, Julia Lotterer of Beckett Ridge, Kendra Polson of Mason, Yasmeen Quadri of West …

Longtime brother served for nearly six decades CINCINNATI (March 13, 2017)-Brother Terry O’Rourke (baptized James Michael O’Rourke), former Glenmary second vice president and a Glenmary Home Missioner for 58 years, died March 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was 82. Brother O’Rourke’s ministry in Glenmary included working for 15 years on …

Carroll High School National Merit Finalist From Left to Right, Julia Arnold, Alex Dingus, Maeve Curliss, Ryan Buechele, and Angela Smith. (Courtesy Photo)
DAYTON, Ohio – All five Carroll High School seniors who were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists in September 2016 have earned the distinction of National Merit Scholarship Finalist for the Class of 2017. The College Board selected Julia Arnold, Ryan Buechele, Maeve Curliss, Alex Dingus, and Angela Smith based on …

A man holds a Rosary during the 10th Annual Cincinnati Rosary Crusade on Fountain Square Saturday, October 8, 2016. (CT Photo/E.L. Hubbard)
By Gail Deibler Finke Whether you’re looking for an at-home event to attend in solidarity with the March for Life in Washington, D.C., or you want to become a more active witness for the dignity of life throughout the year, Greater Cincinnati offers many ongoing seasonal, and one-time pro-life events …