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Updated Information: Gate of Heaven Park Closure
Dear Friends and Family, Many of you have reached out with questions and expressions of concern regarding the current restrictions on visitation at Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. Many of you visit regularly to honor your loved ones and undoubtedly find peace and prayerfulness in the traditions of these sacred …
A Closer Look: Holy Week as Political Comedy
It is impossible to divorce religious faith (or lack thereof) from political commitments. While legislators and judges might try to keep religious and political institutions distinct from one another—to build Thomas Jefferson’s famous “wall of separation between Church and State”—belief (or unbelief) is a necessary factor in the way all …
MLB Pitcher Brent Suter Advocates for the Earth: Moeller Grad Leads #StrikeOutWaste Initiative
by Patricia McGeever It’s the job of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter to strike out hitters, but the Moeller High School graduate’s passion is to #StrikeOutWaste and save the planet. “I watched a couple of documentaries in high school. An Inconvenient Truth was one that really stuck out,” said Suter. …
#Pray Together! Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 27
The Holy Father has asked the whole world to join him in prayer from Saint Peter’s Square this Friday, March 27, at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
Live Streaming Mass: Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk Mass of Christian Burial
In the event that the above YouTube viewer is not sufficient, the live streaming Mass is also available: Archdiocese of Cincinnati Facebook page (here) The Catholic Telegraph Facebook page (here) 0r through our streaming provider, at this link (here). The program for the Mass: click here
Archbishop Schnurr Reflects on the Passing of Archbishop Emeritus Pilarczyk
Told by Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, in 2010 that he would become coadjutor to Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk as Archbishop of Cincinnati, then-Bishop Dennis M. Schnurr was astonished and momentarily hesitant. “I was surprised. It had been rumored that I was going to Omaha,” Archbishop Schnurr said. Archbishop Sambi …
Xavier University goes the extra mile to connect with students
Cincinnati (OH) – In the wake of the coronavirus, Xavier University has taken extraordinary steps to connect with every Xavier student. “It became very clear to us that we needed to act swiftly in the best interest of our students and to make resources available for students and their families,” …
Catholic Charities CEO to Retire in April: Bergh’s Tenure Brought Program Expansion and New Services
by Eileen Connelly, OSU When Ted Bergh retires from his position as CEO of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio (CCSWO) on April 3, he will do so knowing he responded to God’s call, along with making an indelible impact on the lives of those experiencing poverty. Bergh, who ministered with Catholic …
The Ultimate Guide to Lent
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati, along with Catholics around the world, will observe Ash Wednesday, on February 26, 2020. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent in the Catholic Church in preparation for Easter (that will fall on April 12 this year). Ash Wednesday is an obligatory day of fasting (one …
Today’s Video: Let Go!
Many of us worry about a lot. We live in fear and so hide from danger. Jesus tells us that we must let go of our worries and follow him. Check out Today’s Video from Father Casey Cole: