IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the Vatican Secretariat for Communication works to unify Vatican media efforts, a key pastoral concern is to keep open all the channels that allow Pope Francis to speak to the world. “With a pope who is so naturally communicative, …

By BALTIMORE (CNS) — Cardinal William H. Keeler, the retired archbishop of Baltimore who was known for his vital role in ecumenical and interreligious relations, died early March 23 at St. Martin’s Home for the Aged in the Baltimore suburb of Catonsville. He was 86. The Baltimore Archdiocese said funeral …

A shorter version of this story appeared in our March print edition. On Sunday, March 5, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion with 770 adults and children seeking entrance into the Roman Catholic Church. The Rite of Election is celebrated with …

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (March 22, 2017) – Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics will continue Lenten Season with a few more events. Lent & Life: A Journey of Conversion continues this Sunday, March 26 and next Sunday, April 2. These next two Sunday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 3:15 …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Sebastian Scheiner, Reuters By Judith Sudilovsky JERUSALEM (CNS) — Less than a year after restoration work began, the Edicule — the traditional site of Jesus’ burial and resurrection — was inaugurated in an ecumenical ceremony led by representatives of the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Armenian churches, including …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Justin Lane, EPA By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bishops in a pastoral reflection released March 22 called all Catholics to do what each of them can “to accompany migrants and refugees who seek a better life in the United States.” Titled “Living as a People …

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christian hope is built on patiently enduring everything life brings and knowing how to see God’s presence and love everywhere, Pope Francis said. God “never tires of loving us” as he “takes care of us, dressing our wounds with the …

By Jeanne Hunt I recently asked a group of parishioners to tell me what they are afraid of. I said they could say whatever came into their minds. Profound or silly, any answer was a good one. This is what they said: Death, sickness, losing my job, not having enough …

  Sunday, April 2 Noon, Mass celebrated by Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception 2 – 5 p.m. Student-led social and service activities, Stuart Field Monday, April 3 10 a.m. – noon Faculty and community symposium: “Shared Expertise for Shared Solutions,” Kennedy Union ballroom 1:30 – 3 …

Will Unveil new Strategic Vision For Universities Future DAYTON, Ohio — The University of Dayton will inaugurate Eric F. Spina as its 19th president April 2-5, with five days of events highlighting the university’s faith, service, academic prowess, artistic excellence and community engagement, and introducing a bold vision for its …