Holy Spirit Center Brings Holy Land to Life
Walking where Jesus walked is a life-changing experience. As a pilgrimage to the Holy Land may not be possible for many, two seasonal exhibits at the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood bring the experience close to home. Through immersive displays with meticulously designed sets, lighting, music and—during the Advent season—volunteer …
Bishop Shawn McKnight tapped to follow Naumann as archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 8, 2025 / 10:10 am The Vatican on Tuesday announced Pope Francis’ choice of Bishop Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, as the next archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas, following the resignation of Archbishop Joseph Naumann. Naumann is retiring after turning 75 in June …
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Lewandowski as new bishop of Providence, Rhode Island
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 8, 2025 / 09:40 am Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Bruce Lewandowski as the new head of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, the Vatican announced Tuesday. Lewandowski, 57, currently serves as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He will be installed in …
Kentucky program launches $100 million campaign for Catholic school tuition
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Apr 7, 2025 / 07:00 am A Catholic scholarship program in the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, that has spent decades providing tuition support for families who want to send their children to Catholic schools is now setting its sights on future generations. Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) president …
Video: Archbishop Casey’s Homily during the Mass of Installation
On April 3, 2025, the Most Reverend Robert G. Casey was installed as the tenth Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, succeeding the Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr.
Pope Francis continues gradual improvement during convalescence
The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements during his recovery at the Casa Santa Marta, and comments on the Pope’s unexpected visit to St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. By Vatican News The Pope’s convalescence continues according to the indications of the doctors, …
Chaminade Julienne Prepares for Transition of Leadership
Strong community support, a vibrant student body, an expanding campus footprint and an increasingly vital role in the Downtown Dayton community— Dan Meixner ‘84, president, has been instrumental in positioning Chaminade Julienne for the future—a future that will now include a new president. After more than 20 years at the …
Catholic bishops end refugee partnership with government amid Trump funding cuts
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 7, 2025 / 17:29 pm The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has made what it is calling the “difficult decision” to not renew cooperative agreements with the federal government amid policy changes from President Donald Trump’s administration to cut funding from refugee …
Return to Confession.. but what do I do?
How to return to confession If you have been away from the church, or if you have been reluctant or unable to see a priest for confession, you are invited to experience the reconciling peace of Christ through the grace of this sacrament, also called the sacrament of reconciliation. Peace …
The sickbed as a holy place: Pope Francis reflects on his own illness at Jubilee of Sick
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 6, 2025 / 07:32 am Still recovering from bilateral pneumonia that hospitalized him for nearly 40 days, Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for the Jubilee of the Sick, sharing profound reflections on suffering, care, and the transformative power …
