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Two Poor Clare sisters make solemn profession of vows
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph It was with prayer and gratitude that two women made their permanent commitment to life as Poor Clares during separate ceremonies in recent months, supported by their fellow sisters, family members, friends and local Franciscan friars. Both ceremonies took place at St. Clement …
St. Gertrude Parish to open Eucharistic exposition chapel June 22
By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph Ever since he was ordained in 1992, Dominican Father Andre-Joseph LaCasse has dreamed of being able to offer members of the faith communities where he has served the opportunity to participate in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament continuously during the day and night, …
Suspicious object causes temporary evacuation of Cathedral, City Hall
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph CINCINNATI — Police evacuated parts of the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, City Hall and the Centennial Plaza office building after a suspicious object was discovered on Central Avenue between Seventh and Eighth streets Monday morning.
Priest shares love of cooking with family, friends and parish
Body & Soul is a feature that hopes to highlight faith-filled folks who nourish others through their ministries, other food related topics and perhaps even heavenly inspired recipes. Please send any story ideas to Eileen Connelly, OSU. By Eileen Connelly, OSU The Catholic Telegraph As a young boy, Father Christopher …
Covington deacon to head diaconate office
Press Release R. David Profitt, a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Covington (Ky.) with a professional background in investments and asset management, has been appointed Director of the Permanent Diaconate Office for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, effective July 1. He will succeed Barry Mersmann, who is retiring after 16 …
Archbishop’s letter urges participation in Fortnight for Freedom
Editor’s Note Due to technical difficulties, the “Preserve Religious Freedom” poster referenced in Archbishop Dennis M Schnurr’s letter in the June edition of The Catholic Telegraph did not appear in print. However, the poster is available for free download HERE. You can get a printed copy by calling 513 421-3131 Extension 6608 or …
Ohio Legislature asked to reconsider action
By Steve Trosley The Catholic Telegraph The Catholic Conference of Ohio, on behalf of the Catholic Bishops of Ohio, have written a letter including a Reflection Statement on SB 310 — Ohioʼs alternative energy portfolio standards. The reflection provides a brief overview of Catholic Churchʼs teaching regarding care for creation, …
Ordination coverage and more in June print edition of The Catholic Telegraph
Staff Report The June edition of The Catholic Telegraph runs 36 pages with complete coverage of the May 17 priest ordinations, a special vocations section, graduation listing and more. The cover of the June issue features now-Fathers Brian Phelps and James Riehle lying prostrate on the floor of the Cathedral …
Scalabrinian presence in Cincinnati to end after 124 years
By John Stegeman The Catholic Telegraph Just three years after their order was approved by Pope Leo XII, the Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo (C.S.) made their way to Cincinnati. A priest of the order, popularly referred to as Scalabrinians after their founder Bishop Giovanna Battista Scalabrini, helped found Sacred …
Festival season now underway (Photos)
Staff Report The 2014 Festival Season kicked off May 16-18 in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with five parishes hosting festivals. The Catholic Telegraph’s 2014 Festival Guide will be updated each week to show the coming festivals for that weekend, along with an interactive map showing their locations.
