By Graham Craycraft Flowers bloom, and flowers die—it is a cycle. During the past months, plants around my house had no leaves and looked much like dead plants, but my wife assured me they would bloom again when it is their time. And so are we reminded again through the …

By Lisa Fletcher Before a word is spoken or a lesson taught, beauty has a way of reaching the human heart. For centuries, the Church has understood the importance of beauty—using sacred art to not simply decorate but also evangelize, to draw the eye and lift the soul. Today in …

Over the weekend, twenty-one men in formation at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology participated in the 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon. The men of the mount held their own among the approximately 45,000 other racers. Emerson Wells, studying for the Archdiocese of Louisville, placed second overall with …

  Deacon Homoelle grew up in a loving family in Cheviot. He is the oldest of four, with two brothers and one sister. His fondest memories include visiting his grandparents’ condo for summer vacations and traveling out West to see Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. He loves the movie …

  The third of six boys to parents Mike and Kathy, Deacon Gruss is from Coldwater, Ohio. Five brothers meant a lot of rough-housing and picking on each other but also a lot of love and support. Through the family’s involvement in 4-H, they raised animals for the fair—ducks, chickens, …

That everyone might have food Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.

By Jessica Able LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Jockey Mike Smith, a Catholic who rode Justify in 2018 to a Triple Crown victory, prays before every race, but he doesn’t pray to win. For Mike, his ride in the 152nd Run for the Roses is “So Happy”. “It can be a …

Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in St. Louis on Sept. 24. A portrait of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979), New York, 1964. | Credit: Bachrach/Getty Images By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET The official schedule of events for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been announced …

  Born in Northern Kentucky, Deacon Gross moved to Morrow, Ohio, with his parents and three sisters when he was four years old. His parents emphasized the faith in the home, Mass each Sunday, and prayer before meals. His childhood was full of adventure—canoe trips, Kings Island, impromptu sports competitions, …

Today, Archbishop Robert G. Casey ordained five men transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Deacons Luke Danis, Bao Duong, Zachary Jarrell, David Morand, and Alex Parra. This morning’s ordination marks an important step toward the priesthood for these men. They will serve as deacons for the next year, continuing …