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Cruise ship to deliver aid to Bahamas, bring evacuees to Florida

MIAMI (CNS) — A second Florida-to-Bahamas round-trip humanitarian cruise was set to sail the weekend of Sept. 14, weather-permitting, carrying supplies, transport specialty personnel, power generators and volunteers. The previous week, the Grand Bahama cruise ship arrived at its home port in West Palm Beach with some 1,100 Bahamian storm …
Event Alert: Heritage Day Celebration Sept 22

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (September 12, 2019) – On Sunday, September 22 the Maria Stein Shrine will host the 4th annual Heritage Day Celebration from 1pm-5pm. The family friendly event offers FREE ACTIVITIES including quilt and tractors shows, Tim Nealeigh as the Weaver, free live music by Danny Schneible, Shrine scavenger …
Today’s Video: How to Handle Spiritual Setbacks

After reading a book on will power, Fr. Mike discovered an important lesson when it comes to how we handle spiritual setbacks. So let’s not give up when we fall into sin, but keep our eyes on heaven and God’s grace and live accordingly.
Magnificent Monday talk on Soldiers of the Cross: Catholic Priests and Sisters in the Civil War

Dr. William Kurtz and Father David Endres, a Catholic Telegraph contributor of A Question of Faith, will discuss the recently-published Soldiers of the Cross, a long-forgotten account of the war that offers the fullest record of the Catholic Church’s involvement in the conflict. Composed at the close of the war, …
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Joan Groff dies at age 90

DELHI TOWNSHIP, OHIO – Sept. 10, 2019 – Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Joan Groff died Sept. 2, 2019, at the age of 90 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. Sister Joan was born on Nov. 9, 1928, to Ralph L. and Alvera (Ruther) Groff in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a …
Seminary Move In Day

Check out the video as our seminarians moved in for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Today’s Video: An Open Letter to Christians

In Today’s Video, Father Casey looks at how social media can be a useful tool for evangelization. It can also spread hate and division. As Christians, we must be careful how we portray ourselves online. “Truth without charity is not truth.”
Being Pro-Life: Getting a Second Chance at Life: Abortion Pill Reversal

Sarah was pregnant with her fourth child at age 26. A single mom with no support from the father, she reluctantly scheduled an appointment for an abortion. She was given two pills. She took the first pill while in tears, and was advised to take the second one 24 hours …
Seize the Moment: Going for It in Prayer, Like a Prophet Would

I work with some amazing people. I’m talking one-of-a-kind people. Passionate. On-fire-for-the-Lord people. Honest-to-God disciples on mission. It’s rare, awesome and a complete honor. But it has also been very humbling and convicting, and it has made me realize that I have a lot of learning and growing to do. …
In Profile: Becky & Gary Rogers, The Luminaries of St. Lawrence’s Performing Arts

Story & photos by M.D. Pitman Becky and Gary Rogers are indelible parts of St. Lawrence in Price Hill, and stalwart in their dedication, not only to the parish, but to the children they’ve guided for two decades in the arts. The Rogers enter their 21st season directing the St. …