Fr. Gene Schnipke, C.PP.S., is the pastor of the Marion Catholic Community in and around Maria Stein, Ohio. Fr. Gene was featured in the November issue of the Catholic Telegraph, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, for his ministry as a former Air Force...
What kind of king hangs on a cross? What kind of king is crowned with thorns? What kind of king is rejected, betrayed, denied? What kind of king indeed? David had led the Israelites out and brought them back victorious! David had been anointed by the prophet...
Every November, as the liturgical year winds down and we head towards the Feast of Christ the King (on November 24 this year), the Sunday scripture readings begin to speak about the end times. But the focus of these readings is not really about the end of the world...
In today’s readings, we hear stories of people standing in front of the authorities of their day, and having to speak their truths no matter what the cost. The family in Maccabees spoke their truth and were tortured for it. They showed unflinching bravery in the face...
It’s National Vocation Awareness Week, and we’re sharing vocation stories from our members. Brother Ben Basile, C.PP.S., who this year celebrated the 50th anniversary of his profession as a religious brother, has the following wisdom to offer young people who are...
The following is reprinted with the permission of The Catholic Telegraph, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. By Susie Bergman The Catholic Telegraph Father Eugene “Gene” Schnipke had only been ordained for a few short years, but it seemed everyone knew he...
