Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
After Christmas (another afterword) The readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time — Cycle A — are: Isaiah 49:3, 5–6, 1 Corinthians 1:1–3 and John 1:29–34. In the Gospel for […]
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
Father Stephen Bankemper Guest “Pour forth, we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by […]
The first Eucharistic Congress in 83 years brings 60,000 Catholics together to revive their love of the Eucharist
Bella Young Multimedia Correspondent At the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years, over 60,000 Catholics gathered in a celebration of the Eucharist. With Mass and speaker sessions being spread […]
Vocations monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II visits local churches
Messenger staff report The Serra Club for Vocations, Northern Kentucky is taking part in the effort to bring a monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II to local churches, including […]
Cathedral restoration campaign passes initial goal — but there is still work to be done
by Maura Baker, Staff Writer The “Restored in Christ” campaign to restore and pre- serve the historic Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington, has recently reached an important fundraising milestone […]
‘Everyone is hungry to know Jesus’ say perpetual pilgrims as they pass through Cincinnati enroute for Indianapolis
by Laura Keener, Editor The historic National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made its way through the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, July 1–8. Known locally by the slogan “Jesus Is Here,” the St. Elizabeth […]
Bishop Iffert convenes team to explore Covington Latin School and Thomas More University affiliation
With a commitment to providing advanced learners an innovative, college preparatory, classical, Catholic education, Bishop John Iffert of the Diocese of Covington announces the exploration of an affiliation between Covington […]
‘Life is a school of learning to love,’ says Father Keene at High School Senior Mass
Senior high school students from every diocesan high school joined together with teachers, administrators, parents, supporters and friends for a Mass celebrating their accomplishments as the school year draws to […]
Chrism Mass: Bishop Iffert says Christ’s mission and vision are seen‘alive and well’ in the sacred oils
The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption was filled to capacity, March 26, for the annual celebration of the Chrism Mass. The Chrism Mass is the great diocesan assembly par excellence. […]
Women religious invite volunteers to a day of service, ‘live the Resurrection’
Sisters from the Diocese of Covington are inviting people to join them, April 20, for a “Service with Sisters” day. This event welcomes individuals to join Covington’s women religious in […]