Seek the Lord by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr

As we prepare for the celebration of the bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati later this year, National Catholic Schools Week – Jan. 31 through Feb. 6 – offers an opportunity to reflect with gratitude upon the importance and success of Catholic education in the 19 counties of our local …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions January 2021

January 2021 Intention for evangelization – Human fraternity May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another, open to all.
Pope Francis Prayer intention for January 2022

For true human fraternity We pray for all those suffering from religious discrimination and persecution; may their own rights and dignity be recognized, which originate from being brothers and sisters in the human family.
Editor’s Note: weathering an Unusual School Year

I write this column each month with the help of prayer and discernment, usually in my office, while the kids are asleep or at school. I always marvel at how God, in the midst of the quiet, provides inspiration as words fill the blank page. But writing this month was …
Paraguay’s Congress responds to legalization of abortion in Argentina with a minute of silence

Asunción, Paraguay, Dec 30, 2020 / 08:47 pm MT (CNA).- The House of Representatives of Paraguay held one minute of silence for “the babies that will die” few hours after the Senate in neighboring Argentina legalized abortion. In a statement and a video released by the Paraguayan Congress’ press office, …
Why a new consecration to St. Joseph is spreading like wildfire

by Mary Farrow Denver, Colo., Dec 31, 2020 / 04:00 am MT (CNA).- One of the most prominent people in the life of Jesus Christ, St. Joseph, his foster father, is also one of the quietest. And as such, he can be one of the most overlooked people in the …
Obituary: Brother Martin Humphrey O.F.M.

He made the night a little brighter (Br. Martin Humphreys, OFM, died Friday, November 20 at his home, the St. John the Baptist friary. He was 94 years old and the senior of the province by age.) Br. Gene Mayer did not mince words describing Br. Martin Humphreys: “He was …
Job Opening: LEHMAN CATHOLIC CREATES NEW DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION

Sidney, Ohio – December 30, 2020 – Lehman Catholic High School is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader for the Director of Development position. The Director of Development, in partnership with the President and Lehman Foundation, is charged with creating the vision and strategy for the school’s development and advancement …
CATHOLIC AT HOME: A RESOLUTION THAT REALLY MATTERS

I typically wake up on January 1 with a fresh zeal for life. The previous year is gone, leaving a blank canvas in its place. It’s delightful and thrilling to hope for transformation! I have to admit, though, that I’m not anticipating the same New Year’s Day thrill this year. …
Today’s Video: The Christmas Geese (A Children’s Story about Jesus)

How do you talk to kids about the Incarnation? How do you talk to adults for that matter? Fr. Patrick shares his favorite story of Christmas that does both.