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Sacred Heritage Tours
There are many sacred spaces in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Annie Huey, Ph.D., wants to tell you all about them. She is the founder of Sacred Heritage Tours and about twice a month she conducts tours at various churches, chapels and other holy sites. “I love doing the research and …
Erma’s House
By Susan Bergman There is a quiet rhythm to Erma’s House. On the surface, the work appears simple… rooms are prepared, toys are rotated, and schedules are followed. Children arrive, visits take place, and families leave. Yet, behind that steady routine sits something much deeper. Erma’s House in Dayton serves …
Sacramentum Magnum
By Andrew J. Sodergren, M.T.S., Psy.D. Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body (TOB).” We have been exploring Pope St. John Paul II’s meditations on Ephesians 5 in Theology of the Body. In that famous biblical passage, St. …
What is the Purpose and History of Holy Water?
By Fr. David Endres Holy water is a common sacramental used by Catholics—to sign themselves before entering church, to sanctify the home, and to call forth divine protection. Ordinary water becomes holy water when it is blessed by a priest or deacon, who calls down the Holy Spirit to sanctify …
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati On the Road to Sainthood
Origin Rosa Maria Segale was born in Cicagna, Italy in 1850. Her parents, Francesco and Giovanna, immigrated with their family of five children to the United States in 1854 and settled in Cincinnati. Their family grew to include three more children and Francesco’s humble fruit stand grew to become a …
St. John the Baptist Church Fire: One Year Update
The Fire On May 29, 2025, a fire ravaged St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein, OH. Exactly one year later, the space where the Church sat for more than a century lies empty. Dozens of community members gathered on the property in prayer, led by their pastor, …
Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange
By Teresa Phillips The Saintly Seven: Black Catholics on the Path to Sainthood Last month, we introduced the Saintly Seven—the seven current African American candidates for canonization. In April 2026, the Archdiocesan Anti-Racism Task Force hosted the first of eight monthly events that will highlight one of those seven candidates. …
The Virtue that Changes Us
In his book The Purpose-Driven Life, Rick Warren shares this thought: “True humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.” In my late teens and early 20s, I was not the person God was calling me to be. If I could go back in time and give …
What is a papal encyclical?
By Ishmael Adibuah·Vatican Bureau Papal encyclicals are a powerful way the pope shapes global debates and articulates Church doctrine, but how should Catholics understand them? With the announcement of Pope Leo XIVʼs first papal encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: “On the Protection of Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” there is much …
Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton
By Esperanza Gallon As we continue learning about the Saintly Seven, we are enlightened and encouraged by their examples. Venerable Augustus Tolton’s extraordinary life gives hope to the faithful amid serious societal trials. Fr. Tolton’s life is a “rags-to-riches” story, albeit not in the classic way. While born into slavery …
