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Studies confirm religion increases longevity, and marriage does too
By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Study after study has confirmed that those who are involved in religion and those who are married are healthier, physically and mentally happier and live longer than those who are not. “The health benefits of marriage are so strong that a …
Greater Cincinnati Catholic Women’s Conference returns
Staff Report Women of the archdiocese of Cincinnati should mark their calendars for the return of the Greater Cincinnati Catholic Women’s Conference Oct. 25. The event will be held at St. Gertrude’s Parish in Madeira and its aim is to draw women from all parishes across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, including …
Stretch of Glenway named to honor Elder’s Vietnam dead

By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Signs marking a stretch of Glenway Avenue in Price Hill, renamed the Elder High School Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, were dedicated Sept. 20 during a ceremony at Elder. (Photo Gallery Below) On June 5, Ohio Governor John Kaisch signed a bill directing a section …
Series to commemorate, expand on Sancrosanctum Concilium
Staff Report To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, a five-week series on Monday evenings will remember, celebrate and even critique the remarkable impact of the reforms of the liturgy brought about by the document known in Latin as Sancrosanctum Concilium.
Vatican announces commission to streamline marriage process

CNA/EWTN News Pope Francis will establish a commission to review the matrimonial process in canon law with the goal of simplifying the procedure while maintaining the indissolubility of marriage, the Holy See Press Office announced Saturday. According to Vatican Radio, the decision was made on Aug. 2 of this year …
Cupich tapped to succeed Cardinal George as Archbishop of Chicago

By Kevin Jones CNA/EWTN News Chicago’s Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich introduced himself to his new city on Saturday, downplaying political interpretations of his appointment and stressing the need to be attentive to God’s voice.
University of Dayton gets largest gift in school history
Press Release The University of Dayton announced today the George and Amanda Hanley Foundation will make a $12.5 million gift to establish the University of Dayton as a national leader for innovation in sustainability education. It’s the largest single gift in university history.
Week 3 standings and Week 4 opponents for archdiocese Catholic HS football teams

Staff Report Ever wanted to find the current season records for all the Catholic high school football teams in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati? Your search is over.
Cardinal O’Malley: Congress must remedy taxpayer abortion funding

By Adelaide Mena & Matt Hadro Catholic News Agency WASHINGTON, D.C. — The head of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee has renewed a call for Congressional action after a new report verified the bishops’ repeated warnings of taxpayer-funded abortion in the Affordable Care Act. “This report confirms the U.S. bishops’ …
Throwback Thursday: Archbishop Bernardin makes Chicago Tribune
Staff Report By the time the August 13, 1982 edition of The Catholic Telegraph was delivered, the appointment of then-Archbishop of Cincinnati Joseph L. Bernardin as Archbishop of Chicago was beginning to set in locally. See last week’s Throwback Thursday HERE. Archbishop Bernardin was in his 10th year as archbishop …