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Special intention Mass offerings covered by Canon Law
Dear Father: How is a priest to handle a request for a Mass to be said for an intention from a lay person? I understand a donation is not necessary but usually accepted. Is it covered in the Catechism? Dear Reader: The Code of Canon Law answers your question, especially …
Stephens named director of parish outreach for Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio
Press Release Scott Stephens, LISW-S, has joined Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio in the new position of director of parish outreach. Stephens will coordinate the 100-year-old agency’s community-based efforts with the needs and interests of Catholic parishes in its 11-county region.
Ruling sets up possible Supreme Court round on same-sex marriage
By Patricia Zapor Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Although the Supreme Court just a few weeks ago declined to accept any of several challenges to rulings making same-sex marriage legal in various states, a 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision Nov. 6 could lead to another shot at the …
Football not the only sport with big games this weekend
Staff report While the Ohio High School football playoffs start tonight, they aren’t the only big games taking place in area Catholic high school sports.
Playoff pairings and final standings for archdiocese Catholic HS football teams
Staff Report Nine of the 15 teams included in TheCatholicTelegraph.com’s weekly football standings have made the OHSAA playoffs and several take the field tonight. Below are the final standings of the 2014 high school football season with playoff opponents listed where applicable. Note from the OHSAA: Generally, divisions II, III, …
Celiac disease, health care, exorcism book on agenda for bishops’ meeting
CNA/EWTN News The reception of Communion by those with Celiac Disease, avoiding cooperation with evil in health care partnerships, and a possible English translation of an exorcism ritual book are among the topics to be discussed by the U.S. bishops at their fall meeting next week. The U.S. Conference of …
Throwback Thursday: Carroll HS founded, honoring first American bishop
Staff Report Carroll High School in Dayton opened its doors in August of 1961. The then-new school has been educating young men and women of faith ever since in the spirit of its namesake, Archbishop John Carroll. This edition of Throwback Thursday highlights coverage from Carroll High School’s opening in …
Pope: You make the Church ‘sick’ if you don’t support your bishop
By Ann Schneible CNA/EWTN News VATICAN CITY — During his weekly general audience on Wednesday Pope Francis said that a Church which does not foster communion with the bishop is unhealthy. In his remarks to the crowds gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on Nov. 5, the Pope called on Christian …
White Mass to honor caregivers for 10th year
Press Release Dozens of caregivers from across Greater Cincinnati will be honored at a special Mass Sunday Nov. 9 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati. Called the “White Mass” in honor of the clothing traditionally worn by members of the caring professions, the Mass and reception that …
Pope appoints Wisconsin bishop to head statewide Diocese of Boise
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael P. Driscoll of Boise, Idaho, and appointed Bishop Peter F. Christensen of Superior, Wisconsin, to succeed him. Bishop Driscoll, who has headed the statewide diocese since 1999, is 75, the age at which bishops are …