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The U.S. Senate votes Monday on the Pain Capable unborn Child Protection Act

Archbishop Schnurr invites you to support the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: This legislation, which prohibits abortion after 20 weeks gestation on the scientific evidence that fetuses can feel pain by that point, passed the House on Oct. 3, and is now in the Senate as S.2311. A vote is …
Seek the Lord by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr: Encounter the peace of Christ in Confession

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 …
The light is on… but what do I do? How to return to Confession

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 …
Catholic Schools Week: A look at Ursuline Academy through the eyes of a student

Ursuline Academy has a rich history in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Check out this video on the life of a student at Ursuline:
R.I.P.: Indianapolis Archbishop Emeritus Daniel Buechlein

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 …
UD’s Marian Library celebrates 75 years

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, …
Obituary: Sister Ann Catherine Merkle, CPPS

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 …
Jan. 31 last day to apply for elementary tuition grants

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 …
The 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal is underway: How you can Impact the stories for others

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 …
A life of caring for others: Sister of Charity/former hospital COO serves the sick and homebound, one at a time

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 …