Book Review: The Mary Pages
In an age that questions goodness, scorns chastity and denigrates motherhood, one might wonder how the Virgin Mary, the quiet heroine of the Gospels, could catch the attention of the modern feminist. In The Mary Pages, Sally Read recounts how the Blessed Virgin did exactly that. The Mary Pages reveals …
Holy Week in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
On Tuesday, April 15 the Chrism Mass will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains at 3:00 p.m., with Archbishop Robert G. Casey as celebrant. At the Chrism Mass, the archbishop is joined by the priests of the diocese. This Mass manifests the unity of the …
Pope shows ongoing improvement as convalescence continues
The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to improve and requires less oxygenation, explaining that the Pope was taking a walk on Thursday when he decided to go into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray. By Vatican News The Pope’s convalescence continues regularly, and he continues showing …
The Two Become One Flesh
Soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis wrote, “The more often we receive the Eucharist, the more we become like Jesus and the more we get a foretaste of Heaven.” As Catholics we often forget that Holy Communion is not merely one of the many rituals of the Mass: it is the moment …
Albany Diocese to undertake planning process that could close one-third of its parishes
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 15:37 pm The Diocese of Albany, New York, will undertake a planning initiative in response to a diocesan “financial and maintenance crisis” that the bishop says could result in the closure of “perhaps one-third” of the diocese’s 126 parish churches. Bishop Edward …
Pope Francis meets with King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Vatican
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 16:11 pm Pope Francis greeted England’s King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday in a brief meeting in which the dignitaries wished each other well at the pope’s private residence. The Holy See Press Office said in a Wednesday statement that the …
Priest Assignments
Effective October 27, 2024 Reverend Jan K. Schmidt appointed Temporary Parochial Administrator of S-10 Family of Parishes which includes St. Monica-St. George, Cincinnati, Annunciation, Cincinnati and Holy Name, Cincinnati. Effective November 4, 2024 Reverend Christopher Geiger appointed Parochial Vicar of NE-9 Family of Parishes which includes Our Lady of Good …
Pope makes surprise visit to St. Peter’s to pray at tomb of St Pius X
Pope Francis makes a surprise outing from Casa Santa Marta, where he continues his convalescence and has gradually resumed some meetings. By Salvatore Cernuzio Just a week after the unexpected appearance of the Holy Father in a wheelchair in St. Peter’s Square—where 20,000 faithful had gathered for the Jubilee of …
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 …
