By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Nov 18, 2023 / 06:00 am As Catholic schools struggle to reach pre-pandemic student enrollment levels, Catholic home education appears to be enjoying a small renaissance, in keeping with trends showing an ongoing spike in home schooling across the U.S. The Washington Post last month reported that home …

St. John the Baptist Church, Dry Ridge, was named by parishioner Henry Kleine in return for his large pledge of $400.00 1846 One-room log schoolhouse built by area Catholics. 1860 First St. John’s Church built. New school constructed and staffed by Sisters of Divine Providence. 1866 Swiss priest Father Gebhard …

When you think of “stewardship,” what comes to mind? Is it money? Is it the act of caring for our sacred spaces? Or, is it perhaps a dedication towards spiritual growth? For members at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, the parish has placed stewardship at the forefront for some time. …

By Peter Pinedo Baltimore, Md., Nov 17, 2023 / 18:20 pm Several Texas bishops are expressing grave concern about the ongoing migrant crisis and are underscoring the need for “comprehensive immigration reform” as the situation is untenable for their dioceses. More than 2.5 million illegal immigrants crossed the southern border last …

Ruth Willke Folz passed away on November 11, 2023 in Springfield, Ohio. She was 96. Ruth was born in Maria Stein, OH, in her parents’ home. After her father moved his medical practice to Cincinnati, she grew up down the street from her future husband, Dave. They were married for …

By Rebecca Ryskind Teti Nov 23, 2010 A couple of years ago my husband and I took the kids on a Thanksgiving trip to Yorktown. The battlefield is well-preserved, and the historical preservationists keep a live encampment on site for the benefit of tourists. No history-book description of the conditions of …

By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Nov 16, 2023 / 17:10 pm With the National Eucharistic Congress just eight months away, the U.S. bishops announced that scholarships and single-day and weekend passes will be available to make it possible for more Catholics to attend the event to be held next July in …

“Who can find a good wife? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.” (Prov. 31:10-11) A few months ago, I started listening to The Catholic Money Show for some monetary motivation, after which my …

1) St. Mary Elementary Reunion On Aug. 12, the St. Mary Alumni Association held an all class reunion. The event started with Mass, followed by a tour of the church, a display of parish and school memorabilia in the school building and a catered meal in Beckmeyer Hall. Approximately 170 …

When traveling to an unknown destination, a map, GPS or similar guide is essential for your journey to help you arrive at your destination without getting lost or stuck in an unknown area. At Mary, Queen of Heaven Family of Parishes, Director of Stewardship & Parish Resources Tim Clifford knows …