Deacon Homoelle grew up in a loving family in Cheviot. He is the oldest of four, with two brothers and one sister. His fondest memories include visiting his grandparents’ condo for summer vacations and traveling out West to see Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. He loves the movie …

  The third of six boys to parents Mike and Kathy, Deacon Gruss is from Coldwater, Ohio. Five brothers meant a lot of rough-housing and picking on each other but also a lot of love and support. Through the family’s involvement in 4-H, they raised animals for the fair—ducks, chickens, …

That everyone might have food Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.

By Jessica Able LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — Jockey Mike Smith, a Catholic who rode Justify in 2018 to a Triple Crown victory, prays before every race, but he doesn’t pray to win. For Mike, his ride in the 152nd Run for the Roses is “So Happy”. “It can be a …

Effective February 1, 2026 Reverend Louis Okot Ochermoi Tony, MCCJ, appointed Pastor of S-12 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Family, St. Boniface, St. Joseph, St. Leo the Great, and St. Therese Little Flower, Cincinnati. Reverend Ignatius Dang Hoang, CRM, appointed Parochial Vicar of NE-5 Family of Parishes which includes …

Mary Anita Louise Stoffel was born in Chicago on March 12, 1935, the second child of Peter Stoffel and Alice Jungers Stoffel, a native of Luxembourg. Mary Lou, her older brother Bob and his three daughters and son have always been proud of their Luxembourg heritage. Mary Lou attended Our …

Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in St. Louis on Sept. 24. A portrait of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979), New York, 1964. | Credit: Bachrach/Getty Images By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 27, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET The official schedule of events for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been announced …

The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love, and peace. St. Andrew Kim Taegon (1821–1846), the first Korean Catholic priest, is one of five patron saints of World Youth Day Seoul 2027. | Credit: Public domain By Victoria Cardiel April 27, 2026 …

  Born in Northern Kentucky, Deacon Gross moved to Morrow, Ohio, with his parents and three sisters when he was four years old. His parents emphasized the faith in the home, Mass each Sunday, and prayer before meals. His childhood was full of adventure—canoe trips, Kings Island, impromptu sports competitions, …