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Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Dorothy Stang
Staff Report The usual tone of Throwback Thursday stories tends to be lighthearted, but today’s post is a somber one. Many in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and around the world mark today as the 10th anniversary of Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Dorothy Stang’s assassination. Sister Dortothy, a native of Dayton, …
Two years into retirement, the legacy of Father Benedict endures
By Ann Schneible CNA/EWTN News Two years to the day since Pope Benedict XVI told the world of his historic decision to step down from the papal office, those impacted by his pontificate say that his legacy is still burning bright. “Pope Benedict’s legacy is really very massive,” said Archbishop …
Around the Archdiocese for Feb. 10: Nearly 1,000 prepare to join church
Staff Report On Sunday, Feb. 22, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will celebrate the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion with 857 adults and children seeking entrance into the Roman Catholic Church.
Around the Archdiocese for Feb. 6: Minor Prophets win on major play
Seminarian Chris Geiger takes a shot against tough competition at Cardinal Pacelli. (Courtesy Photo/Susan Declercq) Staff Report Ordinarily, it wouldn’t be seen as positive news for a group of college-aged men to beat junior high students in a game of basketball, but when the Minor Prophets play, it is always …
Throwback Thursday: Catholic Press Month
Staff Report The Throwback Thursday team apologizes in advance for being a bit self-referential, but today’s posting comes in the first week of Catholic Press Month. As the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, The Catholic Telegraph has been the main Catholic press in this region for nearly …
Around the Archdiocese for Feb. 3: The Light is ON again
Staff Report From 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, every parish in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be open for quiet prayer and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Confession. The event, called “The Light is ON For You” is the sophomore run for an initiative the archdiocese began last year. …
Local seminarian serves Midnight Mass for Pope Francis
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph For JohnPaul Hennessey, a 19-year-old college seminarian from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, a trip to the Holy Land and Rome became a more memorable experience than he ever expected when he and his classmates were given the opportunity to serve Midnight Mass with Pope …
Archbishop Schnurr celebrates CSW Mass in Dayton [Photos]
Staff Report On Wednesday of Catholic Schools Week 2015, Jan. 28, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr celebrated a special Mass at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church in Dayton. (See Photo Gallery Below)
CSW event: Superintendent serves lunch to students
Staff Report Superintendent of Catholic Schools Jim Rigg has served in many roles as a Catholic educator. He’s been a teacher, principal and professor, and to top it off he has two post-graduate degrees. Rigg took on a different role on Thursday of Catholic Schools Week at Our Lady of …
DePaul Cristo Rey set to graduate first senior class
By Walt Schaefer For The Catholic Telegraph Aaron Carter plans to study psychology or criminal justice. Mary Ann Chimusoro aims to pursue a degree in anthropology. These two seniors at DePaul Cristo Rey High School seek careers that will enable them to give back to their community because the Cincinnati …