You have probably heard the old expression, “Everybody makes mistakes. That is why pencils have erasers.” As Catholics, we have something much better than an eraser. We have a kind of reset button known as the Sacrament of Confession, or Penance, or Reconciliation. All three of those names for the …

Most parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be open for confession on Feb. 27 from 7-9 p.m., when “The Light is on for You” returns for the fifth year. If you have been away from the Church, or if you have been reluctant or unable to see a priest …

Ursuline Academy has a rich history in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Check out this video on the life of a student at Ursuline:

From the Archdiocese of  Indianapolis: Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, 79, monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, died at 12:20 a.m. on January 25, 2018, in the monastery infirmary. Archbishop Buechlein served as the fifth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis …

The University of Dayton Marian Library, which holds the world’s largest collection of books and artifacts on Virgin Mary, will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2018. The library is recognized as an international destination for the study and appreciation of Mary, mother of Christ. It holds more than 112,000 books, …

A memorial Mass for Precious Blood Sister Ann Catherine will be held at the Salem Heights chapel, 4960 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 10:30a.m. Visitation in chapel begins at 9:00a.m. followed by the Sharing of Memories at 10:00a.m., immediately preceding the Mass. Sister died at …

By Gail Finke While Catholic schools in the archdiocese are less expensive than most private schools, the days of free or close-to-free tuition are long past. Leaders of the archdiocese’s Catholic school system – one of the largest in the nation – have worked hard to help low-income urban families …

Everyone Has a Story You have a story. Where have you been? Where are you at now in your life? Where do you hope to be in the future? Most likely, there are people who have helped you along the way. They have made a difference in your life; they …

By Eileen Connelly, OSU Great joy accompanies the realization of God’s true calling for us, and it is shared as we reach out to others. Such has been the case with Sister of Charity Cincinnati Lynn Heper throughout her ministry as a nurse and caregiver. “It’s such a gift to …

By Gail Finke All Ohio Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted for the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Friday, and three of Ohio’s four Democrats voted against it. The fourth did not vote. The bill passed 241-183 with six Democrats voting for it and no Republicans voting …