Miami University pro-life students fight to prevent passage of Ohio abortion referendum
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 3, 2023 / 17:01 pm As Election Day in Ohio nears, hundreds of pro-life students from across the state are rallying to defeat the Issue 1 referendum, which would amend the Ohio Constitution to establish a right to abortion. The proposed amendment would add …
The Serenelli Project wins the MDKeller Award
The Serenelli Project, a local Catholic prison re-entry apostolate, won the inaugural MDKeller “To the Heights” award presented at the Notre Dame University’s Church Properties Conference on October 30th. MDKeller is an American holding company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Kansas City, Missouri, co-founded by two-time Superbowl champion Harrison Butker, …
Are these the best and worst states for religious freedom?
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Nov 2, 2023 / 17:48 pm The U.S. state with the greatest number of religious freedom safeguards is Illinois, while the state with the fewest safeguards is West Virginia, according to a new analysis. First Liberty Institute, a Texas Christian nonprofit legal organization specializing in religious …
VOTE NO on ISSUE 1 Prayer events in the Archdiocese
Friday, November 3: 6:00 p.m. in Mt. Adams Steps below Holy Cross Immaculata Join us in praying the steps for an Ohio victory for life on November 7. Praying together allows us to ask for great things. The defeat of Issue 1 is a great thing and all prayers make …
What can you do to stop Issue 1 from passing?
Pray: Prayer is our most powerful tool in times like these. The 54-day rosary novena has already started, but you can join now. Get daily reminders by signing up for a daily email reminder with novena prayers at pray54ohio.org. FAST: As Jesus taught, some things can only be overcome through …
Talking about Abortion: Why our Language Matters
On November 7, 2023, Ohioans will vote to approve or reject an amendment to the Ohio Constitution, proposing to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. Drafted and financed by militant pro-abortion advocacy groups, the approved amendment would enable Ohio to have the most extreme abortion law imaginable. Properly read and …
Explaining with Charity
I know I have to tell my family and friends about my reasons for opposing the forthcoming pro-abortion ballot initiative in Ohio, but I want to do it in a way that is charitable and—if possible—doesn’t ruin lifelong friendships. Please help! I will do my best to help; let’s pause, …
The Separation of Church and State
A few weeks ago, a rather angry woman accosted me after Mass on a Sunday because I had spoken about Issue 1 during part of my homily. “Separation of Church and State!!” she yelled as she waved her finger at me. So I’d like to start my reflection there: separation …
‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2023 / 15:06 pm On Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will be shown exclusively in theaters Dec. 12–17. “Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night” weaves “The Messengers,” a Christmas special …
Brooklyn bishop ‘appalled’ over music video shot in Catholic church, will investigate
By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Nov 2, 2023 / 14:13 pm Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan is “appalled” that a church there was used to shoot a provocative music video, the diocese said this week, with the prelate set to investigate why the more-than-100-year-old parish permitted the controversial video to be recorded …
