Teaching the Next Generation to be “Highly Effective People”

by M.D. Pitman When students at St. Lawrence complete elementary school, they will do so with the habits and virtues found in “highly effective people.” This is the goal of the Price Hill institution’s faculty and staff as they work to transform the school’s teaching philosophy. St. Lawrence School is …
Bishop: Single-issue in politicking ‘distorts call to authentic discipleship’
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ryan Blystone, courtesy University of San Diego By SAN DIEGO (CNS) — Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, in a Feb. 6 speech at the University of San Diego, said "the drive to label a single issue preeminent" in the 2020 election "distorts the call to authentic …
U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Talking about debates, differences and discernment, Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that people focused on the possibility of ordaining some married men and women deacons for service in the Amazon will be disappointed in his apostolic exhortation. The …
Ohio Department of Education designates Carroll “Military Friendly” School

Carroll High School became the first Catholic high school in the Dayton area to earn the Ohio Department of Education’s Purple Star Designation as a military friendly school. According to the ODE website, ‘The Purple Star Award for military-friendly schools recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and …
Glenmary Father John S. Rausch dead at 75

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Glenmary Father John Sebastian Rausch died Sunday, Feb. 9 at age 75. A missioner for 53 years, Father John was a staunch advocate for the people and environment of Appalachia and of Catholic social teaching. Father John is survived by sisters Marian J. McGinity and Melanie V. …
From Fifth Avenue to Camaguey, Cuba, cardinal’s visit displays world ties
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rhina Guidos By Rhina Guidos CAMAGUEY, Cuba (CNS) — Cuban Archbishop Wilfredo Pino Estevez gently motioned U.S. Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan toward the man quietly sitting in the chair who had recently lost part of his leg due to complications from diabetes. With a gentle smile, the archbishop …
Generous help of Knights counters culture of indifference, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis praised the Knights of Columbus for their charitable efforts and thanked them especially for helping Christians in the Middle East. "I thank all the members of your order for seeing in our persecuted and displaced brothers and …
Bishop McElroy: Abortion and climate change both crucial, voters must be prudent

By Christine Rousselle San Diego, Calif., Feb 7, 2020 / 05:15 pm (CNA).- Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego made a speech Thursday that attempted to explain his criticism of the elevation of abortion over other political issues. The speech, titled “Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting,” discussed the “moral …
St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the poster child for romantic love

Chicago, Ill., Feb 9, 2020 / 04:26 pm (CNA).- In most stores in the weeks leading up to St. Valentine’s day, you’re likely to find a plethora of pink and red cards, heart-shaped boxes of Russell Stover chocolates, and decor with nearly-naked chubby cherubs shooting hearts with bows and arrows. …
Catholic Schools Open Houses 2020

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSES 2019 * click on school name for their website. Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Lehman Catholic High School 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 2400 St. Mary’s Ave., Sidney 45365 (937) 498-1161 Map Our Lady of the Rosary School 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 40 Notre Dame Ave, …