Ordinations at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains
As the mother church for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains serves as a focal point for worship, community life, and joyful celebrations—among them are ordinations to the permanent diaconate and priesthood. In the presence of clergy, family members, colleagues, and friends, the men …
Remembering Father Rob Jack
By Gail Finke In Memoriam found here. Fr. Rob Jack supported Catholic radio in Greater Cincinnati since the days of its founding, and recorded some of Sacred Heart Radio’s first prayers and seasonal programming—including the popular Lenten series “Carrying Our Crosses.” Known for his scholarship and Marian devotion, he taught …
St. Charles Borromeo: Patron saint of stomach ailments, dieting — and obesity?
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Nov 4, 2025 / 04:00 am St. Charles Borromeo, whose feast day the Catholic Church celebrates Nov. 4, was a cardinal and a prominent teacher of the Catholic faith. He generously donated much of his considerable wealth to charity and sacrificed his own health to help …
Pope to young people: in the social media age, do not live your faith in isolation
Pope Leo XIV speaks extemporaneously, in English, with members of the International Youth Advisory Body. In prepared remarks consigned to the young people. the Holy Father encouraged them to focus on synodality, mission, and participation, in order to counter isolation and help the Church reach out to those in need. …
U.S. Educators: We must share what we have heard from the Pope
“The Pope reminded us of the real purpose of Catholic education. The Jubilee can be a transformative experience,” said Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus, U.S., in an interview with Vatican News. He came to Rome for the Jubilee of the World of Education, leading a 30-person …
Trump threatens military action if Nigeria fails to end religious persecution of Christians
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 3, 2025 / 18:30 pm U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria if it fails to end Christian persecution. “If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria and …
An Offering in Wood: Portrait of Devoted Craftsmanship
Woodworking has run through the Otmar family line for more than five generations. For Josef Otmar V, however, the craft became more than a trade—it is a vocation, one that serves the Church by creating sacred spaces for Eucharistic worship. Otmar’s journey into woodworking began early, when he entered an …
Vatican nixes use of ‘Co-Redemptrix,’ ‘Mediatrix’ as titles for Mary
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Nov 4, 2025 / 08:15 am The Vatican’s doctrinal office said Tuesday the titles of “Co-Redemptrix” and “Mediatrix” are not appropriate ways to describe Mary’s participation in salvation. In Mater Populi Fidelis (“The Mother of the Faithful People of God”), the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith …
Obituary: SISTER PATRICIA ANN DIERINGER
Dieringer, Sister Pat (aka Sister Patricia Ann), 96, died at St. Leonard Skilled Nursing Care on November 2, 2025, in Centerville, Ohio. She was born July 1929 in St. Marys, Ohio, and entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood, Dayton, Ohio, in 1960. For 65 years, she faithfully served God, …
The Serra Club: Fostering Vocations & Community
Origins and Mission Serra Club International is a lay apostolate of the Catholic Church that aims to promote vocations and foster a culture of vocation awareness. Named after Saint Junípero Serra, the Spanish missionary who founded several missions in California during the 18th century, Serra clubs worldwide embody his spirit …
