Activist group projects pro-choice messages on Washington basilica on eve of March for Life
by Joe Bukuras, Shannon Mullen Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 20, 2022 / 23:16 pm Pro-life Catholic leaders reacted with shock and disgust at an activist group’s projection of pro-choice messages on the fascade of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Thursday night in Washington, D.C., on the …
Obituary: Sister Joan Roach, OSU
Sr. Joan Roach, (OSU) (Also known as Sister Kathleen) died peacefully at Mt. Notre Dame Health Center on December 24, 2021. A member of the Ursulines of Brown County for 65 years. Sister Joan is the sister of Deborah Roach North (Stephen) of Cincinnati, Ohio and Sister-in-law of Jerry Wiedemer, …
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January 21: Saint Agnes
On Jan. 21, the Roman Catholic Church honors the virgin and martyr St. Agnes, who suffered death for her consecration to Christ. Although the details of Agnes’ life are mostly unknown, the story of her martyrdom has been passed on with reverence since the fourth century. On the feast day …
Recipe: St. Agnes Cookies
As promised in our print edition story about patron saints of food and drink: Veteran Cincinnati baker Jane Tabor gave the replication of the old German recipe a try, but said as it called for no water, the cookie dough was too dry. Please find a slightly amended recipe for cookies that …
Catholic health care system removes race as factor in eligibility for COVID-19 treatments
by Kate Olivera Denver Newsroom, Jan 19, 2022 / 14:17 pm A Catholic health care system in Wisconsin is no longer including race as a factor in determining a patient’s eligibility for COVID-19 treatments. SSM Health and its affiliates use a risk scoring calculator to determine a patient’s eligibility for …
Pro-life group criticizes Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Jan 20, 2022 / 07:05 am A pro-life group in France has denounced President Emmanuel Macron’s call to add abortion to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. “Advocating for the inclusion of a ‘right to abortion’ in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European …
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 12:00 pm St. Irenaeus of Lyon is one step closer to being the first martyr to be declared a Doctor of the Church. Pope Francis met with the head of the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints on Thursday to discuss the …
January 20 – Saint Sebastian
Sebastian was the son of a wealthy Roman family. He was educated in Milan and became an officer of the imperial Roman army, and Captain of the Guard. He was a favorite of Emperor Diocletian. During Diocletian’s persecution of the Christians, Sebastian visited them in prison, bringing both supplies and …
Making Catholic Memories: Saint Sebastian’s Arrows.
Our children all have very different personalities. Some are quiet and shy; some are outgoing and goofy. But dress any of them in a costume and give them props, and suddenly, they take on the personality of that character – no matter who is watching! They become the fearless defender …
