Calvinism to Catholicism
It’s somewhat remarkable that with a storied career as a university professor and popular apologist, and having presented at countless conferences and authored more than a hundred books, Dr. Peter Kreeft, some 65 years after entering the Catholic Church, has finally published a personal spiritual autobiography. Several of Kreeft’s apologetics …
Saved by Grace & Good Hands
Most days, John Van Hook works alone performing maintenance. After nearly three decades at St. Leonard Faith Community and eight more at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Centerville, he knows every corner of the church buildings. His days are filled with quiet service, such as setting up for weddings, …
Vatican establishes feast days of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
By Victoria Cardiel Vatican City, Sep 9, 2025 / 07:00 am The Catholic Church will commemorate the liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis on Oct. 12 and of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati on July 4. The two young men were canonized Sept. 7 by Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square …
Seton Shrine to celebrate 50 years of America’s first native-born saint
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 9, 2025 / 08:00 am This week the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton will welcome hundreds of people to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the canonization of the first American-born saint and to recognize the 87 American Catholics on the path to sainthood now. …
Cardinal Burke to celebrate Traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Sep 9, 2025 / 11:00 am Cardinal Raymond Burke will celebrate a special Traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 25 in a return to a prior custom, suspended since 2022, of an annual pilgrimage of Catholics devoted to the Latin Mass. Burke will …
Trump launches ‘America Prays’ initiative to prepare for nation’s 250th anniversary
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 9, 2025 / 06:00 am President Donald Trump launched an initiative that urges Americans to pray for the country and its citizens in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. The initiative, called “America Prays,” urges Americans to dedicate …
Sisters of Charity Celebrate!
On Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, the Sisters of Charity Community gathered to celebrate this year’s jubilarians—Sisters marking milestone anniversaries of religious life from 10 to 85 years. The liturgy centered on the reminder that each jubilarian is “God’s work of art.” During the Mass, the jubilarians renewed their vows, and …
Faith & Science Go Together!
According to a recent Pew Research study, half of U.S. adults say that science and religion are “mostly in conflict,” while 47 percent say that science and religion are “mostly compatible.” Three percent said “I don’t know” or refused to answer. The harmony (or apparent lack thereof) between Christian doctrine …
Vatican experts say Minneapolis shooting victims could qualify as ‘new martyrs’
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Sep 8, 2025 / 09:15 am Vatican experts said on Monday that the two children killed in last month’s shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church could one day be included on a list they are compiling of “new martyrs and witnesses of the faith.” Harper Moyski, …
Obituary: Deacon Robert Michael “Mike” Knight
Deacon Robert Michael “Mike” Knight, a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on August 29, 2025 at the age of 78. Deacon Knight was ordained September 23, 1995 by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk. He served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon for twenty-nine years. Upon ordination, he was assigned …
