A Closer Look | Kenneth Craycraft In the 33rd and final canto of Dante’s epic 14th century poem, Paradiso, St. Bernard guides Dante to the destination of his pilgrimage, where he achieves the Beatific Vision. Dante describes his final ascent to Paradise in terms of the restoration of balance, harmony …

by Fr. Jacob Lindle Every Sunday, you stand up from your creaky pew and proclaim, “I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.” Now, how on earth do you believe that? There are tens of thousands of Christian denominations around the globe, and yet, there you are at your …

by Michael Momper A good romantic comedy not only has you laughing, it also says something edifying about human relationships. It should reach beyond the low-hanging fruit of vulgar bedroom jokes to instead amuse us with the love-struck antics of its protagonist(s) in a way that bolsters one’s belief in …

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Happy New Year! I pray that you had a blessed and joyful Christmas season with your family, friends, and loved ones. A new year calls us to reflection. As we look back with gratitude for God’s goodness, we look ahead with faith and hope. …

Graphic Designer, The Catholic Telegraph – Archdiocese Pastoral Center (Cincinnati, OH) Archdiocese of Cincinnati, 100 East Eighth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Full-Time, Practicing Catholic Greater Cincinnati Posted 2 weeks ago Posted:  01/06/2026 The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is seeking a Graphic Designer to create beautiful and compelling print and digital design …

Sister Paula Laschenski, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, born in Philadelphia, PA, died peacefully on Jan. 18, 2026 at the age of 97, in the 79th year of her religious life. Her passing is mourned by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and many loving friends.  Her parents and …

Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe Affirm Commitment to Cincinnati Amid Transitions (Cincinnati, OH). The Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe announced plans to reassign friars and begin a transition that includes the sale of St. Francis Seraph Friary and Church. Even …

The Church holds to the possibility that those who do not know God, through no fault of their own, can be saved. Despite the preaching of the Gospel in many parts of the world, some people have not yet heard it. Even in places where it has been preached, the …

by Melissa Gillie For nearly my entire adult life, I’ve worked with children and young people in some capacity: camp counselor, mentor, youth group leader, speaker at high school or college events, and more. I’ve been the one with the “wisdom” to share, usually about my Catholic faith, sharing my …

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago a great American in whose symbolic shadow we stand today signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as …