As the holiday lights begin to dim and the New Year settles in, a centuries-old tradition marks the transition from Christmas to the vibrant spirit of Carnival. Twelfth Night, falling on January 5 or 6, 2026, is the official herald of the King Cake season. The Meaning of Twelfth Night Twelfth Night …

by David Cooley Sacred music holds a central place in Catholic worship. An integral element of the liturgy, it elevates the soul toward God, fosters communal unity, and deepens the faithful’s encounter with divine mysteries. Rooted in Scripture and Church tradition, it beautifies prayer, promotes contemplation, and distinguishes itself from …

As Tamara (pseudonym) drove to her abortion appointment, the radio played an ad for Pregnancy Center Plus (PCPlus). Her eyes welled with tears. In that moment, she changed course and drove directly to PCPlus. She was 12-weeks pregnant, her boyfriend had recently died in a car crash, and she was …

Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body.” In his analysis of Ephesians 5:21-33, Pope St. John Paul II highlighted St. Paul’s use of analogy. This passage of Ephesians compares the relationship of Christian spouses with the relationship between …

For prayer with the Word of God Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

Deacon Mark J Westendorf, a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on December 23, 2025 at the age of 72. Deacon Westendorf was ordained April 24, 2010 by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. He served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon for fifteen years. Upon ordination, he was assigned to …

This Sunday, January 3, 2026, The Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 p.m., bringing down the curtain on the 2025 Season.  Before the tailgate or enjoying downtown Cincinnati, head to Mass at our beautiful downtown catholic churches on this Feast of the Epiphany,  and enjoy all …

by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 5, 2022 / 17:00 pm How many days is Christmas? When should you finally take those lights off the porch, or remove the tree? Read on for some of the arguments for and against commonly agreed-upon end dates for Christmas. Christmas is one day This, …

Ash Wednesday is February 18, 2026. Below are some of the rules and regulations binding on Roman Catholics on Ash Wednesday and throughout the penitential season of Lent. Summed up succinctly, Roman Catholics must fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and Good Friday, April …

University of Dayton Chaplain the Rev. Bob Jones, S.M., will become the assistant provincial of the Marianist Province of the United States, effective July 1. He has served as UD’s chaplain in campus ministry for the past four years. This appointment by Marianist leadership in Rome recognizes Jones’ energy, dedication, …