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Obituary: Br. Reynolds Garland, OFM
Br. Reynolds Garland, OFM, passed away on Nov. 30, 2023, at the age of 89 at Twin Towers Senior Living Community in Cincinnati, Ohio. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Br. Reynolds was born on Jan. 13, 1934, to Alex and Willetta Garland. Br. Reynolds entered the Franciscan Order on …
Seek the Lord for December 2023
On Christmas morning, in the opening prayer of the Mass at Dawn, we ask God to allow the light of faith, which radiates from the incarnate Word, to shine through in our deeds. This prayer reminds us of a beautiful truth: the gift of our faith is not something we …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for December 2023
For persons with disabilities We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the center of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.
Today’s video: Advent in Two Minutes!
What is Advent all about? How is Advent different than Christmas? Check out this 2 minute video: Advent in Two Minutes!
Nourishing Hope
How can you show love? While there are the physical aspects and emotional gestures, a recent legacy gift showed love not only to the Mission of Mary Cooperative, but to others who will benefit from them. Earlier this year, Mission of Mary Cooperative, located in the Twin Towers neighborhood of …
Seton Helping Saints
Creating a space for students to use their time, talent and treasure to serve in the community is at the heart of Seton Helping Saints (SHS), a student-led organization with more than 100 members at Seton High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Cincinnati. “It’s so important to teach young …
More than a Meal
On today’s menu, sweet and sour chicken with fried rice. For dessert, banana pudding. “This is a new one for us,” says Pat Freisthler, who has volunteered to cook at Holy Angels Soup Kitchen in Sidney since he first brought CCD students to volunteer a decade ago. Each day is …
Did you know? Our Lord Christ the King Church
Written by Gail Finke Illustrated by Emma Cassani Our Lord Christ the King Church, founded in 1926 in Cincinnati’s Mt. Lookout neighborhood, was the first parish named for Our Lord under the title “King.” Its school, Cardinal Pacelli, was named for a visitor who later became a pope. The interior …
Throwback Thursday: Abraham Lincoln’s Proclamation of Thanksgiving Day
Though not in the printed edition of The Catholic Telegraph which was in its 32nd year, below is the text of President Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation: By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings …
