DAYTON, Ohio — University of Dayton faculty donated more than 10,000 gloves, 500 face masks and 100 coverall garments to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think this effort shows how giving something, even if it’s a small amount, can help, and it empowers people to …

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions APRIL Freedom from Addiction We pray that those suffering from addiction may be helped and accompanied.

by Jonah McKeown Vatican City, Mar 27, 2020 / 05:00 am (CNA).- Imagine that Michael, a practicing Catholic, committed a mortal sin yesterday. Normally, Michael would go to confession. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, he can’t. It simply isn’t available. What can Michael do? Despite some creative efforts by …

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.

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The Priests’ Personnel Office Announces the Following Assignments Effective March 2, 2020 • Reverend Clement Dickie, OP, temporary Parochial Administrator, St. Gertrude, Cincinnati. Effective July 1, 2020 • Reverend Frank Amberger to Pastor of St. Mary, Arnheim, St. Michael, Ripley, and St. George, Georgetown. • Reverend Christopher Armstrong to Spiritual …

Dayton, Ohio: Today the St. Vincent de Paul Society homeless shelters launched Operation STOPCOVID, an effort to temporarily reduce the density of men, women, and children in shelter during the COVID-19 crisis. “Through the generosity of our benefactors, the help of Miami Valley RTA, and the wonderful cooperation of Red …

ASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following statement on the passing of Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk. Archbishop Gomez’s full statement follows: “His Excellency Daniel E. Pilarczyk, archbishop emeritus of Cincinnati, passed away Sunday at the …

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 …

Most Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Archbishop Emeritus of Cincinnati and a nationally prominent churchman, educator and author of popular books about Catholic themes, died today at 9:50 a.m. at the age of 85. “Among his brother bishops, Archbishop Pilarczyk was recognized as one of the outstanding churchmen of his time,” …