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Live Vertical

Live Vertical, a campus ministry focusing on guided adoration, has made its way into three schools within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Archbishop Elder High School (Cincinnati), Bishop Fenwick High School (Franklin), and Archbishop Carroll High School (Dayton). “The mission of Live Vertical is very relational,” said Father Jacob DuMont, archdiocesan …
Jesus in Every Classroom

When parents send their children to a Catholic school, they expect them to get a faith-filled education—school days that begin and end with prayer, with more prayer sprinkled in throughout the day. But, religion teachers aren’t the only ones addressing faith in their classrooms. It’s often in the informal moments …
A Place of Celebration

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 …
The Importance of Teaching Our Children to Be Childlike

“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 …
Football with Faith

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 …
Are There Modern Prophets?

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 …
The Call of an Artist

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 …
Sisters of the Precious Blood Jubilarians!

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 …
Educating for Eternity

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 …