Origin Rosa Maria Segale was born in Cicagna, Italy in 1850. Her parents, Francesco and Giovanna, immigrated with their family of five children to the United States in 1854 and settled in Cincinnati. Their family grew to include three more children and Francesco’s humble fruit stand grew to become a …

  The Fire On May 29, 2025, a fire ravaged St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein, OH. Exactly one year later, the space where the Church sat for more than a century lies empty. Dozens of community members gathered on the property in prayer, led by their pastor, …

In 1891, Pope Leo XIII issued a groundbreaking encyclical letter called Rerum Novarum—the “New Things.” In that letter, Pope Leo applied 1900 years of the development of Catholic theology to the moral, social, economic, and political crises and challenges caused by the industrial revolution of the nineteenth century. Thus did …

By Michelle Wirth Smith Each May, as the Church celebrates graduations, ordinations, and new beginnings, we’re reminded that growth often starts in quiet, unseen ways. The Story of the Hickey Family In the late 19th century, five brothers became priests: William (1880), Edward (1883), Charles (1886), John (1887), and George …

By Andrés Henríquez Pope Leo XIV lamented that after being confirmed, many young people no longer attend church. He asked those awaiting confirmation to “pay special attention” to one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, perseverance. The pope met on Saturday, May 16, with those awaiting confirmation from the Archdiocese …

“Relying on the help of the Lord God and of our Savior Jesus Christ, we choose these men, our brothers, for the Order of the Priesthood.” These words rang out through the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in Cincinnati this morning as nine men stood side by side …

By Madalaine Elhabbal In preparation for the Solemnity of Pentecost, this year celebrated on May 24, EWTN will release daily recordings of the Holy Spirit Novena on its Live Mass & Devotions YouTube page beginning Friday, May 15. “Itʼs the oldest novena in the life of the Church, going back to the time …

By Lisa Fletcher Before a word is spoken or a lesson taught, beauty has a way of reaching the human heart. For centuries, the Church has understood the importance of beauty—using sacred art to not simply decorate but also evangelize, to draw the eye and lift the soul. Today in …

Over the weekend, twenty-one men in formation at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology participated in the 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon. The men of the mount held their own among the approximately 45,000 other racers. Emerson Wells, studying for the Archdiocese of Louisville, placed second overall with …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton A cargo van donated to the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, has taken on a new purpose by becoming a mobile outreach ministry delivering food, resources, and the Gospel message to communities in need. Toward the end of 2025, the diocese received the vehicle from Cody Coughlin, a …