Badin High ‘Hall of Honor’ to recognize seven more in 2017
The Badin High School Hall of Honor, continuing to be one of the most prestigious recognitions the school can bestow, will induct its fourth class at the annual dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown Hamilton. “It’s great to see how enthusiastic our constituents have …
All in good time: Liturgy document unlikely to bring quick changes
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The shouts of joy and cries of despair that greeted Pope Francis’ recent changes to canon law regarding liturgical texts appear to be exaggerated. The changes can be read as part of Pope Francis’ efforts to promote a “healthy decentralization” …
Ways to contribute to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria Relief
Neighbor helping neighbor. Father Enrique Camacho, executive director of Caritas Puerto Rico, took to the air via a National Guard of Puerto Rico helicopter and delivered food, water, solar lamps, batteries and other supplies to the main office of Catholic Charities of the U.S. Virgin Islands (CCVI) on St. Thomas. …
Pope says church was late fighting abuse, promises ‘zero tolerance’
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has endorsed an approach of “zero tolerance” toward all members of the church guilty of sexually abusing minors or vulnerable adults. Having listened to abuse survivors and having made what he described as a mistake in approving a more lenient set …
BISHOP LEIBOLD RECEIVES OHIO GOVERNOR’S THOMAS EDISON AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEM
Only elementary school in the Montgomery County Dayton, September 10, 2017 – Bishop Leibold School has received exciting news that the school has been selected by the Ohio Academy of Science to receive the Governor’s Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education and Student Research for the seventh year …
Bishop, Caritas staffer say situation in Mexico serious, much aid needed
IMAGE: CNS photo/Francisco Guasco, Reuters By MEXICO CITY (CNS) — A Catholic bishop and a Caritas worker in Mexico said the situation was extremely serious after the Sept. 19 earthquake, and much aid would be needed. “The situation is complicated, because the first earthquake (Sept. 7) had already affected thousands …
Rothers still rooted to land where martyred priest and siblings grew up
IMAGE: CNS photo/Anamaria Scaperlanda Biddick By Anamaria Scaperlanda Biddick OKARCHE, Okla. (CNS) — Tom Rother and his wife of 52 years, Marti, live on the farm where he grew up, less than an hour’s drive from their five children and 15 grandchildren. Though the farm, located three miles from the …
Caritas staffers in Germany juggle duties as they help refugees
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy of Caritas Stuttgart By Dale Gavlak STUTTGART, Germany (CNS) — A young African mother calls for help to the Caritas staffer at the refugee dormitory as her toddler quickly scurries down the hallway, giggling. Unaware, Syrian and Iraqi refugees huddle outside under an awning, busy texting, as …
House Committee Hears Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act
Protection from Disability-Targeted Abortion September 20, 2017 (Cincinnati, OH): Today the Ohio House Health Committee is heard arguments for House Bill 214, the Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act. While every unborn child deserves protection from abortion death, House Bill 214 is helpful in protecting those targeted for destruction due to cultural …
Anticipating a Stellar School Year at St. Andrew St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
The students at St. Andrew – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School were greeted with a bright welcome as they began a new school year several days after The Great American Solar Eclipse. Each student was handed a cool pair of shades by their principal, Mr. Mark Wilburn and greeted by …
