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The Meal & the Eucharist

So many significant events in the life of Jesus involved meals. From His first miracle at the wedding feast of Cana right up to the encounter with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus; if something significant was happening in the life of Jesus, it typically involved food. Often, …
Obituary: Fr. Seán Murnan, OFM

Fr. Seán Murnan, OFM, 82, died on Aug. 25, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A native of Ohio, he spent his ministry as a missionary in New Mexico, Mexico and Peru. The Reception of the Body and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 2, beginning at …
Casey on the Mound

When Archbishop Robert Casey steps on the mound at Great American Ballpark on Aug. 30, he’ll bring more than a ceremonial first pitch. He’ll bring a blessing to the ballpark, a celebration of Catholic education, and, hopefully, a little divine help for the Cincinnati Reds. The moment will be part …
The Catholic Family’s Guide to Protection in Spiritual Warfare

On a play date with neighborhood girls, my daughter tucked herself behind a couch during an innocent game of hide and seek, then waited excitedly. The joy and color drained from her face when she spotted the witchcraft books there. We were blindsided to learn her friend’s older sibling practiced …
The Church as One

I have heard there are four marks of the Church: one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic. Because there are many forms of Christianity, what does “one” mean in this context? Before his Crucifixion, Jesus prayed for his followers’ unity: “That they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me …
Statement from Archbishop Robert G. Casey on today’s tragedy

Archbishop Robert G. Casey, of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, released the following statement today to the people of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati concerning the tragedy in Minneapolis, MN: “Our hearts are one with the families of Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis as they grieve and begin to process the senseless …
Obituary: Sr. Phyllis Angerer

Sr. Phyllis Angerer, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, born in Dayton, OH, died peacefully on Aug. 24, 2025 at the age of 96, in the 78th year of her religious life. Her passing is mourned by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins …
Today’s Video: A look back at SMOY Fest!!!

SMOYFest, the annual parish festival of St. Margaret of York, takes place the last weekend of July. It is a special time when the community comes together to connect and have fun. The efforts of countless volunteers make the festival a positive experience for the Loveland, OH community and beyond.
Archbishop Casey on the Mound Tickets are selling Fast!!!

Join us as Archbishop Robert G. Casey of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati throws out the first pitch at an upcoming Cincinnati Reds home game. Media are invited to capture footage of Archbishop Casey’s ceremonial first pitch on Saturday, August 30 at Great American Ballpark. The pitch will be around 6:25 p.m., prior …
Obituary: Reverend M. Edmund Hussey

Reverend M. Edmund Hussey passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 24, 1933, in Sidney, Ohio and was baptized at Holy Angels Church, Sidney. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati, and studied philosophy and theology at Mount St. …