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Listen up, parents: Study says teens turning away from faithScripture Commentary
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Give glory to God in His kingdom
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The Catholic Difference
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A man for strengthening others
Stewardship, Living Our Faith
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We are stewards of the talents we inherit
Faith in Action
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Patriots and matriots
Finding Faith in Everyday Life
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The blessing of distractions at MassGrace in the Moment
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The challenge of this special time
Holy & Healthy
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The gift of friendship
Making Sense Out of Bioethics
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COVID-19 vaccine myths
Have Faith in Education
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Reopened schools remain places of hope
All That We Have
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Three orders of sisters coming to Columbus
Members of three orders of religious sisters have either arrived in the Diocese of Columbus this month or will be in the area soon.
Read More..Culture of faith attracts sisters to diocese
It’s no surprise that three more orders of sisters will be serving the Diocese of Columbus by the end of the month or that several other orders have established convents in the area in recent years, says Father Stash Dailey, who as diocesan vicar for religious is the liaison between Bishop Robert Brennan and the sisters.
Read more...‘Heroic’ school nurses ensure schools could reopen
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2019-20 and 2020-21 academic years have been without precedent in the 190 years since the first Catholic educational institutions were established in the territory covered by the Diocese of Columbus.
Read more...Father Hahn takes over as vocations director
Father William Hahn succeeded Father Paul Noble as vocations director for the Diocese of Columbus on July 1, following a transition period that began early in the year after Bishop Robert Brennan appointed Father Hahn to the position. Father Noble continues as pastor of Sunbury St. John Neumann Church.
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Renamed St. Leo Oratory will reopen on Oct. 2
St. Leo Church on Columbus’ south side will be renamed St. Leo the Great Oratory and placed under the direction of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. The 97-year-old church at 221 Hanford St. will serve as the new home for the Columbus Latin Mass community.
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At Blue Mass, bishop lauds first responders, law enforcement, firefighters
Bishop Robert Brennan told representatives of law enforcement, firefighters and first responders at the annual diocesan Blue Mass that in performing their duties they provide an inspiring example of holiness to all.
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Answering God's call
‘Gentle nudges’ prompted priestly vocation
Father Jeffrey Rimelspach never had a dramatic revelation that God was calling him to the priesthood. “It was more like a series of gentle nudges,” he said.
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Local news roundup
2021 Catholic Men’s Conference switches to online-only format
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 diocesan Catholic Men’s Conference will take place online on Saturday, Feb. 27 instead of being in Kasich Hall at the state fairgrounds.
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Birthright office open, sets virtual fundraiser
Birthright of Columbus, a pro-life pregnancy help center, wants its clients to know that it is open to help them during their pregnancies.
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Faith helped Watterson graduate beat childhood cancer
Fighting cancer is fraught with emotions and physical changes. But when it happens to a 13-year-old, it can be even more traumatic. It’s with acceptance, peace and even gratitude, however, that Carolyn Koncal Breinich, now 40, recalls her adolescent experience with leukemia.
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In YouTube’s ‘Rome Boys,’ Texas friends talk Catholicism
Catholic influencers on major social media platforms increasingly are attempting to reach and evangelize an audience. Following this example by harnessing the power of YouTube, three friends in west Texas have started a channel called “Rome Boys.”
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Catholic Business Spotlight
Couple’s restaurant gives back to parish, community
Joe and Patti Schermer had what appeared to be a good life. They were successfully raising four children, had secure, well-paying jobs and were involved in church and community affairs. But something was missing. The Schermers felt their work was keeping them from spending enough time with their children, and Minnesota, where they were living, was far from Joe’s family in Ohio and farther still from Patti’s family in Florida.
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From the bishop: Season of Hope
Over the past few months, our lives have changed dramatically with many new challenges added to the existing ones we have been working to solve. As I talk with parishioners in our parishes and with members of our community, I have heard some express a “poverty of hope” that weighs them down as they grapple with COVID-19, unemployment, the effects of structural racism, physical and mental health issues and more. These people are looking to the Church for hope and for help.
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Sunday Mass dispensation extended indefinitely
The dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation granted by Bishop Robert Brennan, which was to last at least through Sunday, Sept. 13, has been extended indefinitely, in keeping with the indefinite dispensation throughout the rest of the Catholic Conference of Ohio. Those who are in high-risk categories are encouraged to remain home. Those who are not feeling well or who are exhibiting coronavirus-type symptoms are expected to remain home.
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Send us your questions for new Q&A column
Readers are invited to submit questions about the Catholic faith for The Catholic Times’ new local Q&A column, with answers provided by Father Adam Streitenberger, the diocese’s coordinator for evangelization.
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WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — Catholic Church officials in Russia criticized planned religious law changes that...
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After two weeks of communicating through the media, U.S. Secretary of...
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — Each presidential election year, the nonprofit Hope Border Institute in El Paso,...
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Before the coronavirus pandemic halted all public audiences at the Vatican,...
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ATLANTA (CNS) — While staffers with Catholic Relief Services delivered needed supplies to far-flung parts...
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