Reverend David Robisch died at 87 years old after a multi-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was ordained to the priesthood on December 22, 1962 by Archbishop Karl J. Alter after studying at St. Gregory and Mount St. Mary Seminaries and completing graduate studies at Xavier University. He taught at …

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 …

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 …

The object of work is similar to the object of playing golf. Who is happier at the end of a round of golf: the person who hit the ball 100 times or the one who only hit it 85 times? We all know the answer. The object of golf is …

A friend of mine began discerning priesthood soon after his First Communion. From the age of eight, he dreamed of the day when he could be a priest and celebrate Mass. This was not me. I did not consider a vocation to the priesthood until the end of my junior …

One year ago, only a storm sewer existed in an otherwise empty patch of grass at Saint Xavier High School. Now, it’s a sacred space known as The Grotto of the Holy Companions. Metal silhouettes stand in representation of St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Peter Faber, St. Francis Xavier and …

For working conditions Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfillment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.

Adrian Pallarols, a dear friend of Pope Francis, frequently known as the Pope’s silversmith, remembers the late friend with whom he would sit and chat over coffee milk and cookies prepared by nuns ‘as a priest who was at my side no matter what happened.’ By Deborah Castellano Lubov “A …

The people of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are invited to join Archbishop Robert G. Casey in remembering and praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Four Memorial Masses for Pope Francis will be celebrated by Archbishop Casey throughout the archdiocese during thirty days of mourning. • Monday, …

The diaconate is a distinct ministry in the Church, with two forms: transitional and permanent. Transitional deacons are seminarians preparing for the priesthood, serving in this role before priestly ordination. Permanent deacons will remain deacons for life. Many are married and have careers, balancing their ministry with family and professional …