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 …

That everyone might have food Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.

Effective February 1, 2026 Reverend Louis Okot Ochermoi Tony, MCCJ, appointed Pastor of S-12 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Family, St. Boniface, St. Joseph, St. Leo the Great, and St. Therese Little Flower, Cincinnati. Reverend Ignatius Dang Hoang, CRM, appointed Parochial Vicar of NE-5 Family of Parishes which includes …

Today, Archbishop Robert G. Casey ordained five men transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Deacons Luke Danis, Bao Duong, Zachary Jarrell, David Morand, and Alex Parra. This morning’s ordination marks an important step toward the priesthood for these men. They will serve as deacons for the next year, continuing …

A CLOSER LOOK | Dr. Kenneth Craycraft For most people who are anticipating graduation, the commencement ceremony is the pinnacle of an academic career. Whether from high school, college, or graduate school, May or June graduation is the completion of the objective. While, of course, high school and university graduates …

A Summer Pilgrimage Journey from Cincinnati Summer is a wonderful time to step away from routine and draw closer to God through travel. Pilgrimage is not simply sightseeing—it is prayer in motion. Across the United States are sacred places where faith, history, and devotion meet. Many are within a day’s …

INTO YOUR HANDS | Archbishop Robert G. Casey After a difficult winter and a late-arriving spring, we now tend to the ground that has remained fallow through cold days and months of patient waiting for sunlight. As we break ground in our fields and gardens, we soon discover that the …