WASHINGTON – In response to ongoing attacks on Catholic churches and pro-life pregnancy centers, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Religious Liberty and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities issued …

by Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Jun 10, 2022 / 11:16 am If you go to the Sacrament of Penance in 2023, there will be two subtle changes in the wording of the prayer of absolution, which the priest prays to conclude the sacrament. The new prayer will likely come …

Recent graduate Kamaria Gragston ’22 received the Spirit of Sr. Dorothy Stang Award at DePaul Cristo Rey High School’s All-School Awards ceremony on May 20. She lives in Colerain Township and is a graduate of the Hamilton County Mathematics & Science Academy. This award is granted by the Sisters of …

HELP KEEP OUR NEIGHBORS COOL We all know Cincinnati summers can be extremely hot and humid. We see the dangerous and uncomfortable impact firsthand during our home visits. Apartments and smaller homes often have poor ventilation and offer no retreat from the scorching heat. Without access to a fan or …

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jun 2, 2022 / 04:05 am The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert Barron to lead the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota. Barron, who runs the popular Catholic media apostolate Word on Fire, has served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of …

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (May 31, 2022) – Please join us as we celebrate Don Rosenbeck’s Retirement from the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics. On Saturday, June 18th the 10 am Mass will be in honor of Don. There will be an Open House to follow 11 am – 3 …

by CNA Staff Vatican City, May 30, 2022 / 08:20 am The Vatican announced on Monday that Catholics can obtain a plenary indulgence by visiting an elderly person on the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. A decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary on May 30 said that the indulgence is available …

CINCINNATI – Today, Ohio officially designated Xavier University as a Collegiate Purple Star campus, a program recognizing the state’s higher-education institutions that are supportive and inclusive of military-connected students. “This designation is truly an honor, one that evidences Xavier’s longstanding commitment to the military community,” said Xavier University President Colleen Hanycz, …

St. Vincent de Paul Honors Two Longtime Supporters at Annual Event CINCINNATI, May 26, 2022 – St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati (SVDP) honored Sherie Marek and Linda Mueller at its seventh annual Celebration of Service event, held on Thursday, May 19 at Anderson Pavilion and Carol Ann’s Carousel at …