Olivia Newton-John attended Catholic Mass, said ‘favorite prayer’ daily

by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 11, 2022 / 13:51 pm Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John, perhaps best known for her role as Sandy Olsson in the 1978 film “Grease,” shared her favorite prayer last year. She passed away Monday at age 73. The prayer was, she revealed in …
Britney Spears clarifies she asked for a Catholic church wedding: ‘I don’t like being called a liar’

by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 10, 2022 / 18:00 pm American pop star Britney Spears said that she asked to get married in a Catholic church in California, pushing back against claims that she never contacted the parish. “There was a lot of backlash saying I never asked …
Catholic schools’ free lunch funds jeopardized by Biden LGBT rule change

by Edie Heipel, Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 10, 2022 / 18:00 pm Catholic school leaders need to be aware that their schools could be cut off from the federal government’s free and subsidized lunch program if their policies don’t comply with the Biden administration’s revised rules against LGBTQ discrimination, …
Kansas woman arrested after allegedly striking pro-life teen ‘with fists’ to the head

by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 10, 2022 / 05:00 am Grace Hartsock was knocking on doors to encourage Kansas citizens to vote for a pro-life amendment when, she says, she was attacked. The 18-year-old from Austin, Texas — a rising freshman at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas — walked away …
Will Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act work? Here’s what cash-strapped families need to know

by Edie Heipel Washington D.C., Aug 10, 2022 / 03:00 am President Joe Biden is poised to sign the $485 billion Inflation Reduction Act into law later this week, promising Americans relief from the rising cost of food and other necessities. But the massive spending bill is drawing criticism from …
What is the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life?

by Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Aug 10, 2022 / 09:47 am A controversy over a book and statements made on Twitter has recently drawn increased attention to the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life. In late June, the academy’s official Twitter account began promoting a Vatican-published book synthesizing a 2021 seminar on ethics, …
Job Opening: Assistant to the Director of Development

ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Position Summary: Assists Development Directors on a daily basis and performs administrative tasks as needed. Assists with events as requested. ● Participates in the planning of the overall Development program. ● Works collaboratively, in a team style, to maximize the particular strengths of each …
August 11: Saint Clare of Assisi

“Go forth without fear, Christian soul, for you have a good guide for your journey. Go forth without fear, for He that created you has sanctified you, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother.” – Saint Clare, on her deathbed in 1253 Saint Clare was born in …
There’s no Crying in Baseball: Friars visit Great American Ballpark

The Bleacher Brothers on a summer tour where baseball and evangelization meet. Today’s Video showcases Cincinnati, the St. John the Baptist Province of the Franciscans (and a review of Skyline!)
Job Opening: St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati CEO

THE OPPORTUNITY: Are you looking to grow your faith through meaningful work? Do you embrace being the face of an organization with neighbors, volunteers, staff, community partners, donors, and public officials? Are you a natural relationship-builder and a willing fundraiser? Do you welcome the challenge of leading a complex organization …