Pro-life advocates decry FDA decision allowing women to get abortion pills by mail
by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 16, 2021 / 15:42 pm The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted restrictions on mifepristone, a drug approved for use in medical abortions, on Thursday. The decision authorizes doctors to prescribe the drugs online and mail the pills, allowing women to perform early …
Pew survey: Half of U.S. Catholics pray every day, and the number is dropping
by Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Dec 16, 2021 / 17:44 pm A new survey of U.S. adults found that 51% of Catholics pray every day, down from 59% from 2014. Meanwhile, the portion of Americans with no religious affiliation continues to rise. Those are some of the highlights of a …
Moments of Hope
My brothers and I, who normally don’t get along, prayed together. My last chemo treatment is done. We are going to figure out a way to help your child at school. I’m finally able to fly and see you after having to cancel twice because of the pandemic. He got …
Catholic At Home: Waiting for Hope
I traveled to Iceland in August. After years of wishing, planning and saving, I was at last on board a 757 headed east to Reykjavik, to start a six-day solo trip across the Icelandic south coast. During my years of preparation, the trip became a beacon of hope. When overwhelmed …
Beyond the Field
True sportsmanship goes beyond the actions and play on a field or court. It encompasses respect, graciousness and support for one another. This football season the St. Antoninus (St. A) Bandit division football team and its opponents collaborated in support of one special boy: Braxtin Gruber. Braxtin dreamed of playing …
There’s still time to see ‘The Chosen’ Christmas special in theaters (but you better hurry)
by Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Dec 15, 2021 / 13:30 pm Filming for season three of the popular internet series “The Chosen” will begin in Spring 2022, but fans won’t have to wait that long to get their fix because a brand new Christmas episode of the show is now …
Lehman High School hires new Varsity Football Coach
Lehman Catholic announced the hiring of Chris Kash as the next Head Varsity Football Coach. Chris brings a wealth of experience to the football program. He has previous football coaching experience at large-school programs including Wayne, Tri-County North, Bethel, and Brookville. He has coached on all sides of the ball—offense, …
What are you saying YES to?
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) With her fiat, Mary of Nazareth said “Yes” to God, agreeing to be the mother of our Savior, and forever changing the world. Advent and Christmas are especially great opportunities …
ORIGINAL UNITY PART 2: THE SEXUAL DIFFERENCE
ORIGINAL UNITY PART 2: THE SEXUAL DIFFERENCE POPE ST. JOHN PAUL II’S THEOLOGY OF THE BODY This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” (TOB). Last month, we began to explore the second of the “original experiences” described by Pope …
Sister Donna Markham visits Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley
On November 19, 2021, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley (CSSMV) held its annual Jazz Party fundraiser with a special guest in attendance. Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), spent the day in Dayton and spoke at the evening celebration. Held at …
