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FARLO launches World Meeting of Families page on papal visit
Staff Report The Family and Respect Life Office (FARLO) of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has launched a web page dedicated to the World Meeting of Families schedule to take place Sept. 22-27, 2015 in Philadelphia. Pope Francis announced in a speech Nov. 17 that he plans to attend the World …
Throwback Thursday: Catholic Campaign for Human Development announced under different name
Staff Report Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the nation will take up collections this weekend for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Today’s Throwback Thursday heralds the announcement of said campaign in 1969, but under a different name. The Nov. 6, 1969 edition of The Catholic Telegraph announced …
Fall sports report: MND wins state for eighth time
Staff Report DAYTON — For a record-tying eighth time, Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame took home the OHSAA Division I volleyball state championship as the Cougars beat Massillon Jackson 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-18) Nov. 8 at Wright State University. See below for sports updates from Badin, McNicholas, Moeller, St. Xavier, Chaminade …
Japanese delegation visits St. Ignatius school
Press Release As part of St. Ignatius Loyola School’s cultural exchange program, 21 students and two chaperones from ShotoKu Gakuen, a school in Gifu City in Japan, stayed with St. Ignatius families for a week.
Throwback Thursday: Trains before planes
Staff Report One characteristic in the life of a priest is that one goes where they are sent. The same is true even for bishops who are appointed to their posts by the Holy Father in Rome. Nowadays national and international travel are common and relatively quick thanks to the …
Around the Archdiocese: November 12
Staff Report Below are news and notes from around the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. St. Xavier mentoring program wins award St. Xavier High School’s Big Buddies project, which involves nearly 100 students in providing positive male role models and emphasizing the importance of education to underserved boys at area Boys & …
Divorce ministry reaches out to help Catholics heal
By Walt Schaefer For The Catholic Telegraph Divorce devastates people and Catholics are particularly affected. About 18 years, ago Tom Fagan, a member of Emmanuel Parish in Dayton, experienced divorce “and, at that time, there was nothing out there to help me” through those difficult days.
Cincinnati Mayor visits students at DePaul Cristo Rey High
By Margee Garbach For The Catholic Telegraph “I’m looking at the future leaders of this city,” Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley told DePaul Cristo Rey High School students in his first official visit to the school. Cranley’s speech to students was part of the school’s Founders Day Celebration on Sept. 25, …
Stephens named director of parish outreach for Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio
Press Release Scott Stephens, LISW-S, has joined Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio in the new position of director of parish outreach. Stephens will coordinate the 100-year-old agency’s community-based efforts with the needs and interests of Catholic parishes in its 11-county region.
Football not the only sport with big games this weekend
Staff report While the Ohio High School football playoffs start tonight, they aren’t the only big games taking place in area Catholic high school sports.