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Pope Francis reaffirms Vatican’s call for reform of U.S. nuns’ group
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis reaffirmed the Vatican’s call for reform of the U.S.-based Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Archbishop Gerhard Muller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, told the U.S.-based nuns’ group that he had “recently discussed the …
Vatican office looks at challenges facing couples from different faiths
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics need to know that marrying someone from a different Christian community or, even more so, from a different religion will create extra challenges in their marriage, but church leaders also must learn how to help people in mixed marriages …
La Salle, McAuley vocal ensembles perform well in New York
Press Release The La Salle High School Vocal Ensemble competed in the Performing Arts Consultants Big Apple Classic Music Festival in New York City and received first place gold in the Men’s choir division and first place gold in the Mixed Concert Choir division. The McAuley Women’s Ensemble took first …
Update: Vatican denies Spanish media report of Pope Emeritus’ failing health
Staff Report UPDATE: The Vatican denied Wednesday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sufferers from any serious illness other than the problems associated with old age. A Newsmax report claims that Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi denied reports in a Spanish newspaper that the former pope was facing any specific illness. …
Archdiocese of Cincinnati to celebrate ‘Pacem in Terris’
Press Release More than 300 high school students will take part in a day-long conference and a retired official of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will give an evening lecture as the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and other Catholic organizations celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pope John XXIII’s historic encyclical, …
‘Rey of Light’ scholarship benefit at DePaul Cristo Rey to be April 27
Press Release Rey of Light, a scholarship benefit for students, will shine at DePaul Cristo Rey High School April 27. This gala evening will begin at 6 p.m. in the DPCR Student Center and include dinner as well as silent and oral auctions. Rey of Light is presented by the …
Three Theology on Tap series underway in Archdiocese of Cincinnati
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Young adults often gather with friends among food and drinks in a social setting. Keeping with the church’s desire to meet people where they are, Theology on Tap aims to make those gatherings of a more spiritual nature. Theology on Tap started in the …
Allowing over-counter sale of contraceptives to all ages ‘simply wrong’
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — An April 5 decision by a New York federal judge to lift age limits on purchases of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives should be “appealed and overturned,” according to an official of the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops. “No public health consideration justifies the unregulated …
Pope urges doctrinal office to act ‘decisively’ against sex abuse
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis reaffirmed the importance of responding decisively to the problem of the sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy and called on the Vatican office dealing with suspected cases to continue carrying out its mandate. During an …
Upcoming lecture offers analysis of Second Vatican Council
Press Release The inaugural lecture in the University of Cincinnati’s Catholic Studies speaker series will be held Thursday, April 11, 7:30-9 p.m. at St. Monica-St. George Church, 328 W. McMillan St. in Clifton. The presenter is Richard Gaillardetz, Joseph Professor of Catholic Systemic Theology at Boston College and president-elect of …