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The Catholic Telegraph

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

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Professing belief in the resurrection of the dead and affirming that the human body is an essential part of a person’s identity, the Catholic Church insists that the bodies of the deceased be treated with respect and laid to rest …

This chalice and paten were given by Pope Saint John Paul II to then Msgr. Dennis M. Schnurr on October 22, 1993 in Rome. These gifts were in recognition for his services in coordinating the World Youth Day celebration in Denver in 1993. (Courtesy Photo)
Archbishop Dennis Schnurr has given a chalice and paten to the seminary that he received from Pope Saint John Paul II. The Archbishop received this precious gift in 1993 when he met Pope John Paul II in Denver, Colorado. The Archbishop was responsible for the planning and operations of World …

Bob Centrulo in 2012, at the Planned Parenthood facility in Western Hills. The business refers women to the Mt. Auburn building for abortions. (Courtesy Photo)
Pro-life pioneer Robet C.Cetrulo passed away October 27 at the age of 81, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky, Cetrulo was born February 13, 1935. He graduated from St. Xavier High School and Xavier University in Cincinnati, and received his law degree from the University of …

The staff of The Catholic Telegraph wishes to express our gratitude to the following Sisters of Charity celebrating jubilees in 2016 for their steadfast faith and dedicated service to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Seventy-five Years   Sister Rita Schmutte Born and raised in Cincinnati, Sister Rita Schmutte began her educational …

Vatican Museum (Courtesy Photo)
For the pictorial tour of the Companions of St. James Archdiocese of Cincinnati Pilgrimage to Italy (Part 1), Click Here   The Companions of St. James from the Archdiocese continued their Pilgrimage to Italy in this Year of Mercy in Siena. The Siena Basilica was consecrated in 1215 A.D. and …

St. Francis Seraph Students (CT/Photo Gail Finke)
Students at St. Francis Seraph went Trick or Treat at the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Central Offices

Scouts sing during the Peterloon Camporee Mass at Camp Friedlander in Loveland Sunday, October 9, 2016. (CT Photo/E.L. Hubbard)
“A Scout is reverent.” Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Binzer celebrated Mass for Catholic Boy Scouts and leaders at the Peterloon Camporee last month. The weekend event at the historic Peterloon Estate has been held since 1927, making it the longest-running camporee in the hstory of Scouting. More than 6,000 Scouts attended …

The staff of The Catholic Telegraph wishes to express our gratitude to the following Franciscans of the Poor celebrating jubilees in 2016 for their steadfast faith and dedicated service to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Franciscan Sisters of the Poor 70 Years Sister Miriam Bulcak “It’s truly a joyous life; I’ve …

The staff of The Catholic Telegraph wishes to express our gratitude to the following Precious Blood Sisters & Ursulines of Brown celebrating jubilees in 2016 for their steadfast faith and dedicated service to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Precious Blood Sisters 75 years Sister Joanella Whaley A native of Chicago, Sister …

Note: This letter appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Letter to the Editor on October 27, 2016 by Dan Andriacco Sr. Simone Campbell’s opinion piece in Monday’s Enquirer (“Follow Pope’s Example of ‘Meddling’ in Politics”) may sow confusion about the authentic Catholic teaching on responsible voting. She writes: “This election can’t …