Obituary: Reverend Thomas M. Gaeke
Reverend Thomas M. Gaeke died on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on March 20, 1948, in Dayton, and baptized at Holy Angels Church, Dayton. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary and studied Philosophy and Theology at Mount St. Mary Seminary of the …
An Integral Vision of Man
This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB). For many months now, we have explored Pope St. John Paul II’s reflections on “original man” (i.e., man and woman before the Fall). We pondered original solitude, original unity and original …
Book Review: The Genesis of Gender
As recently as 10 years ago, very few people expected that we would have serious public debates in 2022 about what pronouns to use for people; whether public schools could be compelled to allow boys to use girls’ restrooms; if 14-year-old children should be permitted to have mutilating surgery on …
September 16: St. Cornelius, Pope, Martyr and St. Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr
Saint Cornelius was elected Pope in 251 during the persecutions of the Emperor Decius. His first challenge, besides the ever present threat of the Roman authorities, was to bring an end to the schism brought on by his rival, the first anti-pope Novatian. He convened a synod of bishops to …
Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman joins the Catholic Church
By Zelda Caldwell, Jonathan Liedl Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 14, 2022 / 12:10 pm Marcus Freeman, the new head football coach at the University of Notre Dame, has reportedly converted to the Catholic faith, a process he began since his arrival in South Bend, Indiana. “Welcome to our newest Catholic, Marcus Freeman,” …
Lila Rose drops mic on ‘Dr. Phil’: ‘If it’s not a human life why do you have to kill it?’
by Francesca Pollio Fenton Denver, Colo., Sep 14, 2022 / 10:06 am Lila Rose, the founder and president of the national pro-life group Live Action, recently spoke in defense of the unborn in cases of rape and fetal anomalies to a national audience on Dr. Phil’s talk show. In response …
Catholic college official in hot seat for comments about allowing ‘students for choice’ club on campus
by Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 14, 2022 / 08:00 am A Wisconsin pro-life organization has taken issue with Viterbo University, a Franciscan Catholic college, for comments a school official made suggesting a willingness to allow an abortion rights group on campus. The comments came to light after Pro-Life …
Farm Mass is September 23
The Farm Mass is September 23, at 7:00 pm. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr will be celebrating the Farm Mass at the rural home (5517 Franklin Rd.) of Tim and Lori Leibreich, parishioners of St. Mary Parish, Hillsboro. This mass is a prayer support for farmers, gardeners, rural folks and rural businesses. …
September 15: Our Lady of Sorrows
The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows commemorates the seven great sorrows which Mary lived in relation to Her Son, as they are recorded in the Gospels or through Tradition. Today we are invited to reflect on Mary’s deep suffering: 1. At the prophecy of Simeon: “You yourself shall be …
