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Humanae Vitae comes from the ‘law of God Himself’
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A good shepherd
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150 Years of the Diocese of Columbus
The Diocese of Columbus celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, but Catholicism in Ohio began 60 years earlier. It all started with a letter written in Somerset by Jacob Dittoe, a Catholic who had moved to Ohio from Maryland about 10 years earlier and was eager to have his spiritual needs fulfilled. -
1808 - 2018 Diocesan timeline
The roots of Catholicism were planted in the Diocese of Columbus when Father Edward Fenwick, OP said the first Mass in Ohio near Somerset in 1808. The Columbus diocese was established 60 years later in 1868. This year, the diocese is 150 years old. -
The Enduring Importance of Humanae Vitae
Perhaps one of the most well-known Church documents of the modern era is the encyclical letter Humanae Vitae (Of Human Life), issued by Blessed Pope Paul VI on July 25, 1968. In this relatively brief document, Paul VI provided instruction on the responsible transmission of human life, and as part of this teaching he reiterated the Church’s unchanging teaching that all forms of contraceptive behavior are intrinsically immoral (HV, 14). Sadly, few people, including Catholics, understand and appreciate this teaching. As we approach the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae, Dr. Perry Cahall, Academic Dean of the School of Theology and Professor of Historical Theology at the Pontifical College Josephinum, offered his insights in response to some questions about the enduring importance of this document.
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The Shepherds of Columbus tour follows an ancient tradition
The Diocese of Columbus’ 150th anniversary celebration continues this spring in the tradition of Christian ancestors with The Catholic Church Tour: The Shepherds of Columbus.
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Columbus native finds vocation with Dominicans
When Father Charles Shonk, OP, moved to New York City in the fall of 2003 to live with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, it wasn’t because he was considering the religious life. -
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) -- Cones raised in the air, the crowd gathered for dinner at the Sant'Egidio Community's soup kitchen toasted Pope Francis on his name day, the...
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IMAGE: CNS/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Italian government granted citizenship to Alfie Evans, a seriously ill British toddler, in a last-minute effort to prevent doctors...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Jorge Cabrera, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called for an end to violence in Nicaragua after several days of protests against proposed social...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/DC Comics By Mark Judge NEW YORK (CNS) -- Look! Up in the sky! It's Superman! And he's 80! The year 2018 marks eight decades since the first appearance of Superman in Action Comics...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Marla Brose, Albuquerque Journal By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Tributes from business leaders and politicians alike described Jennifer Riordan -- the 43-year-old passenger...
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