Roe v. Wade: 12 things to know about the leaked abortion opinion

by Katie Yoder, Shannon Mullen Washington D.C., May 3, 2022 / 08:08 am In a stunning development, the news organization Politico on Monday night published what it said was a leaked draft of the eagerly anticipated Supreme Court decision in the Mississippi abortion case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. If authentic, the 98-page …
May 3: Sts. Philip and James the Less, Apostles

Philip was born in Bethsaida in Galilee and was one of the 12 Apostles that Jesus called. Immediately, Philip began to convert others, finding his friend Nathaniel and telling him that Jesus was the one whom Moses and the other prophets had foretold. James the Lesser is called “Lesser” because …
Pope Francis to undergo medical procedure for ‘torn ligament’ in knee

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, May 3, 2022 / 02:41 am Pope Francis will undergo a medical procedure on his knee on Tuesday, according to Italian media reports. The 85-year-old pope said in an interview published on May 3 that he would undergo a small intervention for a torn ligament. “I have …
May 2: Saint Athanasius, doctor of the Church

Catholics honor St. Athanasius on May 2. The fourth century bishop is known as “the father of orthodoxy” for his absolute dedication to the doctrine of Christ’s divinity. St. Athanasius was born to Christian parents living in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 296. His parents took great care to …
Pope Francis weeps at Ukraine suffering, calls for daily rosary for peace

by CNA Staff Vatican City, May 1, 2022 / 10:57 am Pope Francis has again lamented the suffering caused by the invasion of Ukraine and encouraged the faithful to pray a rosary every day for peace. Speaking to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square after the May 1 Regina Caeli …
Honoring the life of Brother Paul Meyer, FSC

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that former teacher Brother Paul Meyer, FSC, passed away on Thursday night. He was 76. Brother Paul was born in St. Louis and grew up in Ste. Genevieve and entered the Christian Brothers in 1964. He taught in St. Joseph, …
School News: A teacher for the ages

Mrs. Mary Humpert is finishing her 44th year of teaching in Summit’s Montessori program If you were to describe the ideal teacher for young children, you might think of someone who loves to make her students feel valued and safe, who is dedicated to their growth and learning, who has …
Faith & School in the Family: Carroll High School a Sableski Family Institution

On May 20, 2022, three Sableski family members will appear on stage at Carroll High School (CHS) in Dayton’s graduation—and one is both the principal and an alumnus. Matt Sableski, CHS Class of ’91, will hand out diplomas to and shake hands with his twins, Patrick and Annie. Sableski and …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for May 2022

Faith-Filled Young People We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.
Obituary: Mary B Luebbe

MARY B. LUEBBE, was born on March 19, 1928 and died Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the age of 94. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sister Rose Helene, S.C., and her brothers Vincent, Clifford, Norbert, and Ralph. She is survived by Marilyn Riehle and Kathleen O’Brien …