Here’s what ‘border bishops’ think about the migrant crisis

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 …
Obituary: Ruth Willke Folz

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 …
On the power of Thanksgiving

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 …
National Eucharistic Congress releases schedule, offers scholarships and weekend passes

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 …
The Mission of Money and Marriage

“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 …
Out and About in the Archdiocese for November

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 …
A Journey Guided in Faith

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 …
The God-Man of Mystery

Ours is a mind boggling faith. God is one, yet He is three Persons who are each also God. He is invisible, yet the Second Person possesses a visible, human body. When this Second Person united a human nature to His divine nature, He became both fully human and fully …
Fatima Tour for Peace in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati

The beautiful image of Our Lady of Fatima was designed by famous sculptor José Thedim in 1947. Sister Lucia herself instructed him, and later remarked that she had never seen any image which so resembled the actual apparition of Our Lady. The Bishop of Fatima entrusted the image to John …
Vatican doctrine office reaffirms that Catholics cannot be Freemasons

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 15, 2023 / 05:40 am The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released a document on Wednesday reaffirming that Catholics are forbidden from becoming Freemasons. The new document signed by Pope Francis and DDF Prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández was written in response to a …