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Daily Mail
5 days ago
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NFL star stuns parish as he furiously interrogates church leader over priest's porn accusations
NFL long snapper Jake McQuaide was forcibly removed from a Catholic mass after he questioned whether a priest had viewed pornography on a parish computer. McQuaide, a 14-year NFL veteran, was escorted out of a service at Our Lady of Visitation in Green Township, Ohio by two police officers Saturday after he stood up in his pew to demand answers. Archdiocese of Cincinnati Chancellor Jason Williams had read a letter addressing a recent controversy that had rocked the parish. Namely, the allegations against Father Martin Bachman accusing him of using a parish-owned computer to view pornography. The archdiocese insisted that the allegation was false and that Fr. Bachman would be taking a 'previously planned sabbatical.' As Fr. Williams finished addressing the congregation and began walking away from the lectern, McQuaide quickly rose to his feet and began loudly and clearly questioning the chancellor. 'Please take a second. We want to put these rumors to rest. Can you answer this for me, fact or fiction,' McQuaide began. 'This is not the time for this,' a voice from the altar interjected. Undeterred, McQuaide continued to press. 'I'm sorry, sir, this is the time and the place. I will stand up,' he continued. 'Did the priest use our parish computer to look at pornography? True or false?' he bellowed in the direction of the altar. 'I am not trespassing,' he argued as two officers approached his pew to begin escorting him up the church's central aisle. 'You can look at pornography at your house, but you cannot do it here.' McQuaide also suggested that he had seen the images in question from the priest's computer. has contacted Our Lady of Visitation and McQuaide for comment but has yet to hear back. McQuaide, a Cincinnati native, was signed by the St. Louis Rams - now Los Angeles Rams - as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played for the Rams for 10 years, including the 2019 season when the franchise reached the Super Bowl. He signed with the Dallas Cowboys in 2021 and has since gone on to enjoy brief stints with the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins during the 2024 season. Green Township Police Captain Mitch Hill confirmed to that someone from the church had contacted the department to request for a police detail to be stationed at all masses throughout the weekend. Cpt. Hill further confirmed that McQuaide had been removed at the request of the church but had not been arrested nor charged. The letter read by the chancellor had been penned by Robert Casey, the Archbishop of Cincinnati, with the intention of addressing the speculation. He insisted that both Fr. Bachman and another diocese priest, Fr. Donald Siciliano, were in good standing. 'Several concerns have been brought to the attention of the archdiocese. These have been investigated, and no wrongdoing — either criminally or ecclesiastically — has been substantiated … consequently, like gossip, the spreading of rumors is sinful, and we should all work to overcome this tendency of our fallen human nature,' the letter read. 'Both Father Siciliano and Father Bachman are priests in good standing in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. There are no ecclesiastical investigations being conducted related to their conduct; additionally, despite defamatory statements being circulated in the community, Green Township police confirmed to the archdiocese that there is no evidence or investigation of criminal wrongdoing by Fr. Bachman,' it added. Hamilton County prosecutor's office confirmed to that it had not opened investigations into any allegations against Frs. Bachman and Siciliano. It also stated that it had no record of communication between the prosecutor's office and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. However, in December 2023, Green Township police did investigate an unrelated incident which occurred at a home owned by the archdiocese, located near the church, according to WCPO. The victim, who was kept anonymous in accordance with Ohio law, alleged that he lost $58,000 from an online investment account. They also reportedly told police that a person he met online threatened to 'send pictures of their conversations to his parishes' in multiple emails. The victim also reportedly admitted that 'their conversations were sexual in nature, which is breaking his policies with the parishes.' The suspect's IP address was tracked back to Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. The incident was listed as telecommunications fraud but no arrests were able to be made. Meanwhile, McQuaide isn't the only member of the congregation left disgruntled by the lack of transparency at Divine Mercy Parish and Schools, which includes Our Lady of Visitation. As of Tuesday afternoon, 707 people had signed a petition organized by a group called the Concerned Parents of Divine Mercy Family of Parishes. The petition, which aims to reach 750 signatures, calls for more transparent and inclusive leadership decisions. McQuaide, who attended Elder high school in the Cincinnati area, is currently a free agent following the end of the 2024 season and is without a team three months out from the beginning of the new campaign.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Archbishop of Cincinnati mourns death of Pope Francis
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Following the death of Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Cincinnati has released a statement of mourning. Francis' death follows a surprise Mass given just yesterday. In the statement, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati said that Catholics, and all people of faith worldwide, are joined together in prayer for the soul of Pope Francis. The statement included individual statements from figures such as the Archbishop of Cincinnati, who said that Francis was a 'good and faithful servant to God.' Pope Francis appoints new Archbishop of Cincinnati As we commend a good and faithful servant to God, let us remember that Pope Francis proclaimed 2025 as a Jubilee Year of Hope — awakening us to Christ, who is alive and present in our midst. In the words of the Psalmist: 'Hope in the Lord! Hold firm, take heart, and hope in the Lord!' (Psalm 27:14). May we, then, be filled with hope — hope that Pope Francis will receive the reward of a life poured out in selfless service and love for God's people and all creation; hope that Christ, who comforts us in our mourning, will send the Holy Spirit to be our Helper; and hope that this same Spirit will inspire and unite us as the Church to stand firm in faith, proclaiming the power of the Resurrection and the joy of the Gospel Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati The Archbishop Emeritus of Cincinnati issued similar sentiments. 'Please join me in praying for the repose of the soul of our beloved Pope Francis, who was Vicar of Christ, the successor of St. Peter and a faithful shepherd of Christ's Church. The Holy Father will long be remembered for his great compassion for the elderly, the sick, the unborn, the persecuted and all those on the margins of society. He continuously reminded us that we are the stewards of God's creation and not its master. And he was an unwavering champion of world peace. After a life dedicated to proclaiming the Good News of our Lord's saving love for us, may Pope Francis now inherit the reward of eternal rest with God. Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr, Archbishop Emeritus of Cincinnati Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2013 after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Before the election, Francis was known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He took on the name Francis and became the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the Americas. He was the first non-European elected in over 1,000 years and the 265th successor of St. Peter. For a timeline of events during Pope Francis' time in the role, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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- Yahoo
'Champion of world peace': Cincinnati archdiocese shares condolences on Pope Francis death
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has issued a statement following the death of Pope Francis, 88, early Monday. "Today, Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati join Catholics and all people of faith around the world in praying for the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis," the diocesean statement reads. The Archbishop of Cincinnati, Robert G. Casey, also released a statement. "As we commend a good and faithful servant to God, let us remember that Pope Francis proclaimed 2025 as a Jubilee Year of Hope − awakening us to Christ, who is alive and present in our midst," Casey said. Casey quoted Psalm 27:14, "Hope in the Lord! Hold firm, take heart, and hope in the Lord!" Casey, who was installed this month to lead Greater Cincinnati's 400,000 Catholics, said, "May we, then, be filled with hope − hope that Pope Francis will receive the reward of a life poured out in selfless service and love for God's people and all creation; hope that Christ, who comforts us in our mourning, will send the Holy Spirit to be our Helper; and hope that this same Spirit will inspire and unite us as the Church to stand firm in faith, proclaiming the power of the Resurrection and the joy of the Gospel." Pope Francis met with Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday, the day before his death. Vance, who has a home in East Walnut Hills, converted to Catholicism six years ago at a church in Greater Cincinnati. Vance shared his condolences on the pope's death: "I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill." Vance, who clashed with Francis in the past over immigration, complimented the homily he gave in the early days of the pandemic. "It was really quite beautiful," Vance said. The frail but determined Francis greeted thousands in St. Peter's Square after Easter Mass in his open-air popemobile, just five weeks after a hospital stay. Archbishop Emeritus of Cincinnati, Dennis M. Schnurr, also released a statement: 'Please join me in praying for the repose of the soul of our beloved Pope Francis, who was Vicar of Christ, the successor of St. Peter and a faithful shepherd of Christ's Church. The Holy Father will long be remembered for his great compassion for the elderly, the sick, the unborn, the persecuted and all those on the margins of society. He continuously reminded us that we are the stewards of God's creation and not its master. And he was an unwavering champion of world peace. After a life dedicated to proclaiming the Good News of our Lord's saving love for us, may Pope Francis now inherit the reward of eternal rest with God.' The 266th pope, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires to Italian immigrant parents, was the first pope from the Americas and the first born outside of Europe in over a millennia. Contributing: USA Today This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Pope Frances dies: Cincinnati archdiocese, JD Vance issue statements
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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- Yahoo
UPDATE: VP Vance, Archdiocese of Cincinnati release statements on Pope Francis' death
UPDATE @ 6:20 a.m. Catholics throughout Ohio and the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis, history's first Latin Pontiff. The Vatican announced his passing early Monday morning at 88 years old. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] We have the latest developments out of Vatican City this morning on News Center 7 Daybreak from 4:25 a.m. until 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 Human remains found by man picking mushrooms in Ohio Home sustains damage after being hit by car in Montgomery County neighborhood We are getting reaction from state and national leaders. Vice President J.D. Vance met with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. He said on social media that his 'heart goes out' to Christians all over the world. 'I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him. 'I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I'll always remember him for the homily he gave in the very early days of COVID. 'It was really quite beautiful. May God rest his soul.' The Vice President met with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday in Vatican City. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati released a statement early Monday. They said they are 'praying for the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis.' 'Today, Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati join Catholics and all people of faith around the world in praying for the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati mourns his recent death.' Archbishop of Cincinnati Robert G. Casey called Pope Francis a 'good and faithful servant to God.' 'As we commend a good and faithful servant to God, let us remember that Pope Francis proclaimed 2025 as a Jubilee Year of Hope — awakening us to Christ, who is alive and present in our midst. In the words of the Psalmist: 'Hope in the Lord! Hold firm, take heart, and hope in the Lord!' (Psalm 27:14). May we, then, be filled with hope — hope that Pope Francis will receive the reward of a life poured out in selfless service and love for God's people and all creation; hope that Christ, who comforts us in our mourning, will send the Holy Spirit to be our Helper; and hope that this same Spirit will inspire and unite us as the Church to stand firm in faith, proclaiming the power of the Resurrection and the joy of the Gospel.' Archbishop Emeritus of Cincinnati Dennis M. Schnurr said Pope Francis will be remembered for his 'compassion.' 'Please join me in praying for the repose of the soul of our beloved Pope Francis, who was Vicar of Christ, the successor of St. Peter, and a faithful shepherd of Christ's Church. The Holy Father will long be remembered for his great compassion for the elderly, the sick, the unborn, the persecuted, and all those on the margins of society. He continuously reminded us that we are the stewards of God's creation and not its master. And he was an unwavering champion of world peace. After a life dedicated to proclaiming the Good News of our Lord's saving love for us, may Pope Francis now inherit the reward of eternal rest with God.' We will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
