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The Final Mission

Over the past few months, we have seen Pope Francis continue his mission from a wheelchair, witnessing for us the strength of his commitment to his ministry of leading the Church. At the St. Charles Center in Carthagena, OH, Missionaries of the Precious Blood and their lay residents are also …
Three Parts to Every Story

Everyone’s story has three parts: Events from our past shape our present, and the way we live our present has the power to change our future. We meet people in their present, and our interactions with them can impact their future—for better or worse. So, my mission as a client …
Xavier University grad killed in Louisville mass shooting

The Xavier University community mourns Joshua Barrick, a 2005 graduate who was killed during the mass shooting in Louisville yesterday. In Times of Sorrow May you see God’s light on the path ahead When the road you walk is dark. May you always hear, Even in your hour of sorrow, …
Accepting our Sacrifice?

During the Mass, the people say, “May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all His holy Church.” What does this mean? Why wouldn’t God accept our sacrifice? The prayers of the Mass are …
Lenten Reflections 2023

February 22: Ash Wednesday Readings: Jl 2:12-18, Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17, 2 Cor 5:20—6:2, Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Invitation to Prayer: “Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness” (Psalm 51: 3) Reflection: Lent is not a time to sit idle and wait for God to …
St. Gertrude Rosary Meditations
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An Easter Message from Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr

Jesus’s self-giving sacrifice on the cross and His triumphant victory over death arm us with the grace needed to overcome the darkness of sin. That is what we celebrate at Easter. May Christ’s light radiate in your hearts and homes this Easter season.
Joy in the World to Come

Families of those who recently lost a loved one, including through miscarriage or stillborn children, can find reassurance at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. “The ministry of all Catholic cemeteries consists of both the corporal work of mercy of burying the dead and the spiritual work of mercy of consoling those …
Live! Holy Thursday 2023 Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 5:00 p.m.

Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 6, live broadcast from St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica at 5:00 p.m.