Catholic Telegraph

The Catholic Telegraph is a monthly publication created by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, serving its 500,000 members. This archdiocese spans 19 counties in Ohio, including the metropolitan regions of Cincinnati and Dayton. Since its inception in 1831, with a short hiatus in 1832, it holds the distinction of being the first diocesan newspaper and the second oldest Catholic newspaper in the U.S. Originally issued weekly, it transitioned to a monthly format in September 2011.

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Praying the Steps 2025

6 days ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Greg Hartman

Home»Local News»Praying the Steps 2025 / / 0 Archbishop Robert G. Casey blesses the steps of Holy Cross – Immaculata Parish in Cincinnati, OH. This Holy Week tradition began in 1850. Tags:Archbishop Robert CaseyArchdioces of CincinnatiGood FridayHoly Cross-Immaculata ChurchMargaret Swensenpraying the stepsvideo Previous post...
Initiative aims to boost Catholic priest vocations by shifting narrative on the priesthood

1 week ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Tyler Arnold |Greg Hartman

Home»Vocations»Initiative aims to boost Catholic priest vocations by shifting narrative on the priesthood / / 0 By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 16, 2025 / 07:00 am A new initiative is trying to shift the narrative on the Catholic priesthood by shining light on stories of heroic virtue, courage, and selfless acts from modern-day priests and bishops in an effort to strengthen the appeal of the vocation. The Philadelphia-based nonprofit International Institute for Culture (IIC)...
Before the Miter

2 weeks ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Greg Hartman

Home»Features»Before the Miter / / 1 Before the Miter Archbishop Casey’s Siblings Reflect on His Calling by Colin Rahill Just a week before the Mass of Installation of the Most Reverend Robert G. Casey as Archbishop of Cincinnati, I had the opportunity to interview some of the people who know him best—three of his siblings. His oldest brother, Mike; his sister, Pat (a Franciscan sister); and his brother and childhood roommate, Rich, shared memories of growing up with “Bob,” as they still...
Pew data profiles demographics, beliefs, and practices of U.S. Catholics

2 weeks ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Greg Hartman

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 3, 2025 / 18:32 pmNearly 20% of adults in the United States — approximately 50 million people — call themselves Catholic, but the American Catholic population is diverse in its beliefs, its adherence to Church teaching, and its religious practices as well as its social and political views. Much of this data was revealed in the 2023-2024 Religious Landscape Study conducted by Pew Research Center, which was published earlier this year.
Pope Francis continues to improve at Casa Santa Marta

2 weeks ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Greg Hartman

The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, and announces there could be updates regarding the Angelus address on Sunday. By Vatican NewsOn Sunday, the Angelus may take place in a different manner compared to previous Sundays, and an update will be provided on Saturday, the Holy See Press Office informed journalists on Friday morning.
From Sinking Rocks to Living Stones: Celebrating the Inaugural Mass of Archbishop Robert G. Casey

3 weeks ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Greg Hartman

Home»Features»From Sinking Rocks to Living Stones: Celebrating the Inaugural Mass of Archbishop Robert G.
‘Our saints and relics helped protect us’: Tornado wreaks havoc on Louisiana parish

3 weeks ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Madalaine Elhabbal

Home»National & World News»‘Our saints and relics helped protect us’: Tornado wreaks havoc on Louisiana parish / / 0 By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 1, 2025 / 15:01 pm A Louisiana parish suffered major damage to its property after a tornado passed through during the early hours of Monday morning. Debbie LaFleur, secretary of St. Peter Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, told CNA the roof of the parish catechism building was torn off and that several fallen tree...
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people

3 weeks ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Kristina Millare |Greg Hartman

Home»National & World News»Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people / / 1 By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Mar 31, 2025 / 13:17 pm Pope Francis has advanced five people’s paths to sainthood after approving decrees promulgated by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Causes of Saints on March 28. Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey, and Blessed María Carmen of Venezuela will be proclaimed saints of the Church. The pope...
Pew Research: Most Christians raised in the faith hold onto it in adulthood

3 weeks ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Tyler Arnold

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 28, 2025 / 12:45 pmHowever, the numbers vary widely, from a high of 99% Christian faith retention in the Philippines and 98% in Hungary and Nigeria to lows of 51% in South Korea and 53% in the Netherlands. The United States was slightly lower than the average from the countries included in the research. About 73% of Americans who are raised Christian as children have kept the faith in their adult lives.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy reflects on first months of tenure and his faith

1 month ago | thecatholictelegraph.com | Tessa Gervasini |Greg Hartman

Home»National & World News»Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy reflects on first months of tenure and his faith / / 0 By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 22, 2025 / 10:00 am Sean Duffy shared how his family and Catholic faith have sustained him during his extraordinarily intense first months as U.S. secretary of transportation. Despite the major challenges he has faced in the role, Duffy said: “I think that when you’re called to service and called in times of crisis, you...