The story below is Part II of two powerful personal interviews. On the other side of the courtroom, Bill Pelke stands with those who have lost loved ones to violent crime. Bill’s grandmother, Nana, was attacked by a group of teenage girls who skipped school one afternoon, looking for money …

Members of the Scholar Leader Academy at Badin High School enjoyed a retreat at Pleasant Vineyard Camp in Camden in early July. The SLA students are top academic performers who are targeted for leadership opportunities during their BHS careers.

In June, members of the Elder Glee Club traveled through Germany and Austria for 10 days. The Panther Ambassadors brought music from the hilltop of Price Hill, to the mountains in the Alps.

May we make our homes places of relaxation, joy, love, peace and safety. May we be generous and considerate, not thinking only about ourselves, but helping others enjoy the blessings of the summertime. Lord God, Creator of all things, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts during these months of …

Last year, then Brother Casey Cole made a stop in Cincinnati on his Mission Tour. He spoke at a two-night mission at the Clifton church. A highlight from that misson: Brother Casey wrapped up his mission talk by comparing this to the whole process of aging: No matter how hard …

by John Stegeman Genesis, the book of the Bible, is a story of beginnings. Taking its cue from there, GENESIS, a one-day retreat for engaged couples, hopes to get Catholic marriages off to a healthy and holy start. GENESIS is a marriage preparation retreat unique to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. …

Historic Constitution Avenue and the Monuments in Washington, D.C. was the setting for America’s biggest and best Independence Day Parade. Nowhere is there greater excitement on America’s birthday than in our nation’s capital! This year, The Pride of La Salle Marching Band participated on the nation’s 243rd birthday. Performing throughout …

by Erin Erin Schurenberg St. Antoninus Parish marked 75 years as a community of faith during a special Mass on June 2. Bishop Joseph R. Binzer presided at the joyous liturgy assisted by Father Ron Haft, pastor. “The most important thing is that we gather here to praise God, that …

By Eileen Connelly, OSU Weeks after the May 27 tornadoes that tore through Dayton and areas north of the city, recovery efforts remain in full force with local faith-based organizations taking a leading role. “This is where Catholic social service agencies such as Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley …

By Eileen Connelly, OSU Why travel halfway around the world when there is plenty to worry about in our own backyard? Because experiencing the diversity of our Catholic faith and the mutual impact made through building relationships with our brothers and sisters in other cultures can be spiritually enriching and …