Rep. Chris Smith highlights bipartisan bill on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

by CNA Staff Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 11, 2022 / 18:07 pm In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11, a New Jersey congressman is calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a bipartisan piece of legislation intended to combat what his office calls “modern-day …
March for Life speakers include Father Mike Schmitz, actor Kirk Cameron

by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 11, 2022 / 11:48 am The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced the speaker lineup for the upcoming 49th annual March for Life on Jan. 21. Among the speakers at the rally proceeding the march will be actor Kirk Cameron, “Duck …
Why did Pope Francis visit a record store in Rome?

by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 11, 2022 / 14:28 pm A photo showing Pope Francis exiting a record store gained traction on social media Tuesday as people asked the question: What did the pontiff purchase? Javier Martínez-Brocal, director of international news agency Rome Reports, tweeted the black-and-white photo …
Pope Francis prays for workers ‘crushed by an unbearable burden’ in COVID-19 recession

by CNA Staff Vatican City, Jan 12, 2022 / 02:55 am Pope Francis prayed on Wednesday for workers “crushed by an unbearable burden” amid the COVID-19 recession. At his Jan. 12 general audience in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, the pope asked for a moment’s silence for workers who took their lives …
January 12: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

On Jan. 12, Roman Catholics remember Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, who not only founded a religious congregation, but was also instrumental in establishing the Canadian city of Montreal. Marguerite Bourgeoys was born on Good Friday of 1620 during a period of both colonial expansion and religious strife for Europe. She was …
ST. DYMPHNA MENTAL HEALTH PRAYER SERVICE

MARIA STEIN, Ohio (January 10, 2022) – The winter months can be hard for many people, but the past year has caused many more people to experience stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness. It’s ok to ask for help, therefore, we invite everyone to join us on Sunday, January 23 …
Obituary: Sister Anne Schulz

Sister Anne, 80, died peacefully on January 8 at Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born January 1942 in Connecticut, and entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood, Dayton, Ohio, in 1961. For 61 years she faithfully served God and His people. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated …
Care for Creation

Planting a garden that attracts bees, drinking fair trade coffee and using refillable water bottles are simple ways to live and practice our Catholic faith. In his encyclical, Laudato si, Pope Francis calls all of us to take better care of our “common home,” and Laudato si high schools are …
January 11: St. Theodosius Abbot

Born to a pious family in 423 A.D., Theodosius began his studies at an early age, and became a lector while still an adolescent. The example of Abraham led him to leave home in order to properly follow God. He met Saint Simeon Stylites in Antioch, and Simeon recognized him as a …
The Rosary Ladies: Teaching Students to Make Rosaries in Inner-City Schools

Imagine placing a rosary into the hands of a child eager to pray, especially a rosary they helped make. That’s exactly what CISE board members Louise Stakelin and Tricia Headley, along with donor Susie Castellini, are doing. Since the fall of 2019, more than 250 scholars at CISE schools received …