by Fr. Jacob DuMont, L.C. For a complete listing of Parishes holding Divine Mercy Celebrations, click here.  Pope St. John Paul II passed away on the Vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 2, 2005. I was present in St. Peter’s Square, with fellow seminarians and many others from around the …

Editors Note: Here’s an article about First Communion that’s both timely and informative from 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — With first Communion season upon us, children will be soon be donning their finery for the joyous event as parents plan festive family gatherings to celebrate. But there is more to the occasion …

Dear Father: I have a question regarding godparents. It seems mandatory that a godparent be a Catholic. I could have a Catholic be a godparent and move three years after the baptism to another state. The child would only rarely see them, possibly only on holidays. I could ask a non-catholic …

Requirements to be a Catholic Godparent: “Each child may have a godfather and a godmother, the word ‘godparents’ is used in the rite to describe both.” (Rite of Baptism for Children 6) Only one godparent is necessary. The godparent must be a fully initiated Catholic (Baptized, Confirmed, received Eucharist), at …

The Saintly Seven: Black Catholics on the Path to Sainthood by Mary Anne Bressler The Saintly Seven Were you aware that there are seven African American candidates for canonization? The lives of these holy men and women span nearly the entire existence of the United States as an independent nation—from …

Celebrating Lay Formation at MTSM By Eileen Connelly, OSU Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology (MTSM) is celebrating 50 years of lay formation, as well as the deep faith and many gifts the laity bring to the Church. Their celebration encompasses all forms of lay formation offered over …

Rebekah Ott Andy and Kari Robben’s family began their inspiring journey of faith and trust after Kari was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. Short for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), ALS is a nervous system disease with no known cure. Noticing symptoms of ALS during her …

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you,” grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers …

GameDay Mass Times Welcome Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels!!! This weekend The Reds host the Angels on Sunday, April 12 . First pitch on Sunday is at 1:40 p.m. Below are Mass times downtown to enhance your Divine Mercy Sunday and a chance to visit our beautiful downtown churches in the …