As Holy Family Parish in Frenchtown celebrates 170 years of its founding and 100 years in the same church, research confirmed it is the oldest church in continuous operation in Darke County. “The church was named Holy Family — Child Jesus, the Virgin Mary, his mother, and Saint Joseph, his …

O almighty and merciful God, Lord of the universe and of history. All that You have created is good and your compassion for the mistakes of mankind knows no limits. We come to You today to ask You to keep in peace the world and its people, to keep far …

Brad Bursa may have come to youth ministry by accident – but he also came with zeal. The new director for the archdiocesan Office of Youth Evangelization and Discipleship – formerly the “youth” half of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (OYYAM), Bursa is a native of Tiffin. …

Michael D. Pitman, politics reporter for the Journal-News, owned by Cox Media Group Ohio, will be honored as the Salesian Guild’s Distinguished Communicator of the Year at the group’s annual dinner meeting in Cincinnati on Saturday, Jan. 28. Guest speaker for the event will be popular blogger Deacon Greg Kandra. …

Conflict is a natural part of what it means to be human. Until God ushers in His Kingdom, we know that we will be muddling our way, creating and overcoming conflicts. The Church, for instance, will unapologetically stand up for the principles we believe in. We will witness to our …

Bishop Fenwick sophomore Andrew Adam and LaSalle Senior Jake Kroger will be marching with the Bands of America National Honor Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. This special opportunity was earned last spring when Andrew, as just a freshman and Jake, a …

The archdiocese will mark the 50th World Day of Peace Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God, with two special Masses. Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati. Auxiliary Bishop Joseph R. Binzer will preside …

The Christmas Season is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for some people they are anything but. Depression may occur at any time of the year, but the stress and anxiety during the months of November and December may cause even those who are usually content …

DAYTON – (Dec. 20, 2016) – As he makes his rounds each December, Santa never forgets the Precious Blood Sisters at the Maria Joseph Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dayton. On the Saturday before Christmas, Santa and several of his elves roam the third floor of the center’s Emma Hall …

By Gail Finke A coalition of pro-life groups that includes both Cincinnati and Cleveland Right to LIfe are supporting an effort to override Governor Kasich’s veto of the “Heartbeat Bill.” The bill would outlaw most abortions in Ohio by limiting killing an unborn baby to the time before his or …