During discernment, the priesthood always came out ‘on top,’ says Deacon Elmlinger as he prepares for ordination

Maura Baker, Staff Writer On a Lenten evening, at around eight years old, Deacon Michael Elmlinger recalls his parents walking in through the front door. “My dad said to all of us,” Michael Elmlinger said, “it would be nice if there was a priest in the family.”  While Deacon Elmlinger, as one of four boys […]

Getting to know the chimeras that have been atop the Cathedral for many years

Maura Baker, Staff Writer It has been over a month since the iconic chimeras from the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington’s, roof were removed from their perch. After years of damage from the elements, the statues known as chimera (or gargoyles), will be recreated in terra cotta to preserve their iconic image for years […]

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Relic of the True Cross to be Displayed for First Friday Veneration

Messenger Staff Report. The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption will begin offering First Friday Veneration of the True Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ beginning Friday, May 5 from noon to 1 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Cathedral Basilica, Covington. A relic of the True Cross will be shown for veneration in a special […]