A Closer Look: NO ATHEISTS IN ART GALLERIES
When I taught theology to undergraduates, I would ask for a show of hands of those students who agreed with the statement, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” In most cases, every hand went up, even from the most devout students. And my reply would be, “I didn’t …
Meet Emma Cassani
Emma – tell us a little bit about yourself! I grew up on the east side of Cincinnati with my lovely mom, Marjie, deacon dad, Mike, and older sister, Maria. I went to IHM, St. Ursula and Marian University in Indianapolis for college. I majored in graphic design with minors …
YouTube’s permanent ban on LifeSiteNews prompts censorship concerns
by CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Feb 12, 2021 / 06:17 pm MT (CNA).- YouTube has banned the pro-life group LifeSiteNews for alleged misinformation about COVID-19, prompting concerns about censorship and free debate. One ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center did not agree with LifeSiteNews’ presentation of the science and …
Beatification cause of bishop known for ‘ordinary extraordinariness’ moves forward
by Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Feb 12, 2021 / 09:00 am MT (CNA).- The Diocese of Rome on Friday concluded the first phase of the cause for beatification of an Italian bishop and founder of the Pro Sanctity Movement. Servant of God Guglielmo Giaquinta “was not an ordinary man or …
Dan Lynch Named New Principal
Feb 10 2021 St. Xavier High School announces the appointment of Dan Lynch to the role of Principal for the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. Lynch will complete his current duties as Mathematics department chair and President of the St. Xavier Faculty Association and transition to Principal on July 1, 2021. …
Dave Allen: The Music Man of Cincinnati is an Elder High School Legend
by Kary Ellen Berger For more than 50 years, the name Dave Allen has been synonymous with the music at St. William Church in Price Hill and the Singing Panthers Glee Club at Elder High School. “For someone who has been actively involved with teaching high school-aged students for more …
The Art of Nursing: Catholic Nurses Create Network of Support
by Susie Bergman Nursing is not only a complicated science, it is a magnificent art. In addition to employing years of scientific training and study, frontline healthcare professionals must also become masters of emotional intelligence. There’s a subtle, yet indistinguishable beauty that emerges when the practice of human empathy, compassion …
CRS’ Lenten Rice Bowl program to help feed the hungry amid COVID pandemic
by CNA Staff Denver Newsroom, Feb 12, 2021 / 12:57 am MT (CNA).- Catholic Relief Services is asking Catholics this Lent to remember those affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by participating in the annual CRS Rice Bowl campaign. “As the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19, …
Pope Francis: ‘Experience Lent with love’ by caring for those affected by pandemic
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Feb 12, 2021 / 07:00 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to practice charity in Lent this year by caring for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. In his message for Lent 2021, the pope asks people to “experience Lent with love,” which …
Mass by Candlelight
The whole of St. Cecilia Church in Oakley is dark, save for hundreds of candles that light the altar. It’s the second Thursday in December, and Queen City Catholic’s Candlelight Mass is being celebrated by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. Before and during Mass both sides of the church house confession …
