Join us as Archbishop Robert G. Casey of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati throws out the first pitch at an upcoming Cincinnati Reds home game. Media are invited to capture footage of Archbishop Casey’s ceremonial first pitch on Saturday, August 30 at Great American Ballpark. The pitch will be around 6:25 p.m., prior …

Throughout its history, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains has been a beacon of hope; a place for worship, faith, and fellowship; and the site of many significant events for the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and beyond. Relatively early in its history, St. Peter in …

“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it” (Proverbs 22:6). My kids and I have a “crew meeting” every morning at nine. We cover the plan for the day and the rest of the week to make sure everyone is …

Archbishop Alter High School and Stephen T. Badin high schools are rivals when it comes to athletics, but the two Greater Catholic League coed schools are area leaders when it comes to incorporating faith and football. Both programs offer players weekly opportunities to encounter Christ. “Every Thursday after school, the …

The Mass readings frequently draw from the Old Testament prophets. These messengers from God called people to repentance and greater fidelity. Knowing that such a message is needed in every age, we may wonder if prophets existed after the Old Testament. The short answer is: the age of the prophets …

Catholicism is inherently beautiful, and Tim Langenderfer knew this from a young age. Langenderfer grew up attending Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, which was “the most beautiful cathedral,” he said. Here, he found a deep appreciation for the beauty of the Mass and Catholicism. Langenderfer’s appreciation for beauty …

75 Years Sister Lou Ann Roof I sum up my 75 years in the Sisters of the Precious Blood with one word: gratitude. I am grateful for the quality of people who touched my life in deep ways and the experiences that formed and shaped my life. I am also …

What if every math problem, science lab, or book discussion in a Catholic school was also a lesson about God? That’s the heart of Education for Eternity, a growing initiative across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It’s not a new curriculum or program—it’s a shift in perspective. Rooted in the belief …

My friends, Shine On is back … and so am I. After a two- year hiatus, I couldn’t be more excited to be returning as a writer to The Catholic Telegraph to continue the Shine On column. Nothing brings me more joy than helping people remove the lampshades from their …

Over the first several weeks of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has staked out a deliberate perimeter of emphases that appears to encompass the dominant theme of his pontificate. The first stake in the ground was the choice of his name. Beginning with Pope St. Leo I—also known as Leo …