University of Dayton recognized as a ‘new’ dream school in college admissions expert’s new book
The University of Dayton is listed as one of 75 ‘new’ dream schools across the nation in a best-selling author’s new book, highlighting the University’s strengths in student belonging, mentorship, success and return on investment. In Jeffrey Selingo’s upcoming book, Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You, the former …
Would-be attacker of DC Red Mass targeted Catholics, police say
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 8, 2025 / 15:45 pm Police said the man arrested outside of a Washington, D.C., cathedral Oct. 5 had hundreds of explosives and papers suggesting he planned to target Catholics and Supreme Court justices. Louis Geri was arrested outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew …
NET Ministries Lifeline: A Eucharistic Encounter for Teens and a Catalyst for Faith
On a Saturday night in West Chester, the doors of St. John the Evangelist Parish open wide. Inside are found laughter, games, and the joyful hum of teenagers meeting new friends. A Vigil Mass is about to begin, led by a priest whose homily speaks right to the heart of …
The Unicorn and the Virgin’s “Yes”
In a visually saturated world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become desensitized to beauty. Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” encourages us to slow down and engage in visual contemplation, using art as a profound tool for connecting with the Divine. A Guide to Visio Divina Begin by making …
A Community Builds a Peacful Place for Prayer
October is traditionally the month of the Rosary. Parishioners at Mary Help of Christians Church in Fort Recovery are experiencing this devotion in a new way with the recently opened Mary Queen of Peace Garden located on the church’s property. Designed to aid the community in praying the Rosary and …
Parish Twinning Friendship
A parish twinning relationship is one in which a parish in the archdiocese and another church elsewhere in the U.S. or overseas come together in an active, mutual, and ongoing faith commitment of solidarity. The Office of Mission and Pontifical Mission Societies in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati currently supports 39 …
Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time
By ACI Stampa Rome Newsroom, Oct 8, 2025 / 08:00 am For the first time, the body of St. Francis of Assisi will be visible to all, from Feb. 22 to March 22, 2026. This religious and historical event was announced on the memorial of the saint of Assisi (Oct. 4) …
Obituary: Reverend Thomas R. Axe
Reverend Thomas R. Axe passed away on October 4, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on March 7, 1934, in Hamilton, Ohio and was baptized at St. Joseph Church, Hamilton. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati, and studied theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of …
Walking with Moms
Walking with Moms in Need, an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), is spreading throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The ministry’s goal is to support moms in obtaining their basic needs. “It is a call from the bishops to each parish to do this,” said Chris …
7 common myths and facts about the rosary
By Edie Heipel Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 7, 2025 / 04:00 am October is designated by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Rosary, and Oct. 7 is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Here are seven common myths and facts about this devotion to Our Lady: 1. …
