By Mary Bertollini For The Catholic Telegraph Father Samuel Gonzalez had to leave his country of Colombia in 2000 because of serious threats to him from the political arena. He had worked for 32 years in the diocese of Socorro as an outspoken advocate for social justice. He assisted his …

Staff Report The ordination of new priests at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains always showcases the beauty of the liturgy and the grandeur our local cathedral. Sometimes photographers are also able to capture rarely seen moments that happen behind the scenes. The ordination of Father Ethan Moore, Father Adrian …

Staff Report Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr ordained three men as priests of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Saturday, May 16 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, in downtown Cincinnati. 

By Steve Trosley The Catholic Telegraph Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr will ordain three men priests of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati May 16 at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, Cincinnati. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. A fourth member of the 2015 class of Mount St. Mary’s of the West Seminary …

Staff Report The ordination of a new priest is always cause for celebration. When a class of multiple men are ordained, the celebration is multiplied as the church gains many more shepherds. At priestly ordination a man become a priest forever, but every once in a while, a priest become …

By Sarah Anne Carter For The Catholic Telegraph By moving about seven miles from its current location, one parish hopes to greatly expand its capacity for both parishioners and ministries. St. Mary Catholic Church in Franklin had a groundbreaking ceremony March 8 in Springboro for a new church building. The …

Staff Report Saturday May 16th The Archdiocese of Cincinnati newly ordained Priest. Have a Holy Hour at home to pray for our newly ordained Priest: Rev. Mr. Adrian Hilton, Rev. Mr. Ethan Moore, and Rev. Mr. Eric Wood. During the Holy Hour pray for these men, as well as our …

Staff Report Members of Orgullo Mexicano (Mexican Pride) under the direction of Imelda Ayala, performed for teachers and guests at the 26th Annual Miami Valley Teacher Awards Banquet in Kettering May 5 or Cinco de Mayo.

Staff Report The association of a Holy Door with jubilee years in the Catholic Church dates back to sometime before 1475. Each of the four papal basilicas in Rome has a holy door that is usually sealed shut, until a jubilee year, when it is opened and pilgrims passing through …

Report The Catholic Social Action, Mission, and Family and Respect Life Offices, and the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, will participate in a celebration “In the Sprit of Romero,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Bellarmine Chapel on the campus of Xavier University. Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, …