NEW YORK — A story with a Christian message is a rare and compelling gem for Catholic viewers in today’s Hollywood culture. At the same time, a film that leads first with a positive message, and merely tacks the story on as an afterthought, is one set to leave even …

NEW YORK  — The first story sounds as old as the Book of Exodus: A mother and father, fearing his annihilation by a sinister force, place their newborn son in a vessel they hope will transport him to safety. Adopted by a completely different family, he grows up to deliver …

September 21, 2012 Catholic News Service JACKSON, Miss.  — Seventeen bishops, dozens of priests and a congregation of about 1,000 people gathered Sept. 16 at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Jackson.  

September 19, 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What would it look like for the Catholic community in the United States to “win” an election? On the surface, it may seem unsuitable for people of faith to ask such a question. Regardless, it is a question many seem to …

September 14, 2012 Special to The Catholic Telegraph       Forty-nine students in Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese have been named semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship this year.      Each year, the National Merit Scholarship recognizes academically talented seniors across the United States. In order to …

September 12, 2012 Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the wake of the deaths of a U.S. ambassador and three staff members in Libya and the unrest triggered by a U.S.-made amateur film hostile to Islam, the Vatican decried disrespect toward all religions and deplored all violence as unacceptable. …

September 12, 2012  The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council seated four new members as the terms of several members expired, at its regular meeting Sept. 8.

September 12, 2012 Cincinnati Auxiliary Bishop Joseph R. Binzer will be the principal celebrant at the eighth annual Blue Mass to be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, 325 W. Eighth Street, in downtown Cincinnati  

September 12, 2012 For the 18th straight year, Xavier University is among the top 10 Midwest colleges and universities, according to the U.S. News & World Report rankings released September 12.

    A woman lays her hands over the names of the first responders next to roses which were placed along the South Pool of the 9/11 National Memorial at the site of the World Trade Center Sept. 10. Today marks the 11th anniversary of the terrorists attacks that claimed …