Meet the new Seminarians: David Morand
David Morand I am originally from Sidney, where my home parish of Holy Angels is located. I was fortunate to grow up in a strong Catholic household, which laid a solid foundation for me. My parents are Mike and Brenda Morand, and I’m the youngest of three children. I have …
‘I pray to St. John Paul II every day’: How a Ukrainian refugee found shelter at the pope’s former residence
by Solène Tadié Krakow, Poland, Mar 23, 2022 / 13:00 pm In the month since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than two million people have crossed the border with Poland seeking refuge. In the Polish city of Kraków, the local Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski has shown his support for …
5 ways Saint Pope John Paul II changed the Catholic Church forever
by CNA Staff Vatican City, Oct 22, 2021 / 16:10 pm You probably know that St. Pope John Paul II was the second longest-serving pope in modern history with 27 years of pontificate, and he was the first non-Italian pontiff since the Dutch Pope Adrian VI in 1523. But did …
October 22: Pope Saint John Paul II
Saint John Paul II is perhaps one of the most well-known pontiffs in recent history, and is most remembered for his charismatic nature, his love of youth and his world travels, along with his role in the fall of communism in Europe during his 27-year papacy. Karol Józef Wojtyla, known …
October 21: Saint Ursula and the Virgins of Cologne
In the fourth century the pagan Saxons began to invade England, intent on destroying the Catholic Faith and violating the purity of all young English virgins. It was in the midst of this that a group of remarkable English girls fled from England to the Continent. This group included Saint Ursula and ten …
Paul Zimmerman named Badin’s ‘Educator of the Excellence’ in annual Wilks ‘Hamilton Celebrates Education’ program
Check a student list of favorite teachers at Badin High School, and the name of Mr. Paul Zimmerman is a fixture on it. Zimmerman, now in his 38th year teaching Social Studies at Badin, was recognized as the school’s 2022 Educator of Excellence through the Harry T. Wilks “Hamilton Celebrates …
After losing sister to suicide, Phoenix bishop renews ‘urgent plea’ to launch mental health ministry
by Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Oct 20, 2022 / 05:00 am After announcing Bishop John P. Dolan lost his sister to death by suicide, the Diocese of Phoenix on Wednesday renewed his “urgent plea to get mental health ministry underway.” “Our hearts are breaking as we make known the loss …
Major survey of Catholic priests finds trust issues, burnout, fear of false allegations
by Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Oct 19, 2022 / 13:23 pm A study that claims to be the largest national survey of Catholic priests conducted in more than 50 years has found that despite relatively high levels of personal well-being and fulfillment among priests as a whole, a significant …
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL KICKS OFF WINTER COAT DRIVE
Annual effort to collect thousands of coats for Tri-State neighbors begins CINCINNATI, OH – October 19, 2022 – As colder weather begins to settle in the Tri-State, St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati (SVDP) is launching its 22nd annual Coat Drive. SVDP is asking the public for donations of new and gently …
Fatima’s Sister Lucia is one step closer to being beatified
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Oct 18, 2022 / 11:00 am The cause for beatification of Sister Lucia dos Santos, the eldest child to witness the Fatima apparitions, has taken a step forward. In a meeting at the Vatican, the postulators for Lucia’s cause submitted the “positio” document containing testimonies …
