Hearing cites successes, undone work in protecting trafficking victims
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J. By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — On the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, a Jan. 15 hearing to celebrate the act cited numerous successes — including the passage of four subsequent bills to further clamp down …
Young adults make ‘deep dive’ into faith during ‘ad limina’ visit
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Supporting and supported by their bishops, 25 young adults from Minnesota and North Dakota made a pilgrimage "ad limina apostolorum" — to the threshold of the apostles — in mid-January. The delegation of women and men, single and married, …
The greater the sinner, the greater God’s love, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God shows the greatest love and compassion for the greatest sinners, Pope Francis said. The Lord "has come precisely for us sinners and the greater the sinner you are, the closer the Lord is to you because he …
Today’s Video: Father Casey looks at good news and bad news.

In Today’s Video, Father Casey Cole talks about his unique situation as a new priest: which brings good news and bad news and what we are facing in vocations in the 21st century. Father Casey’s Good News: Father Casey’s Bad News: In times like these we do need to pray …
Art Gallery: A look at Elder and Seton

Congratulations to the Seton Art Students who have been recognized as 2019 Scholastic Art Winners. Check out the Art Gallery: Congratulations to the Elder High School Art Students who were recognized in the 2020 Regional Scholastic Art Competition. Check out the Art Gallery:
D.J. Dowdy named Purcell Marian Head Football Coach

Purcell Marian High School Principal and CEO Andy Farfsing ’95 announced Wednesday morning that current Cavaliers Athletic Director D.J. Dowdy has been hired as the school’s head football coach. Dowdy is the first African-American head football coach in school history. “During the hiring process, it became crystal clear to everyone …
Ursuline Academy Announces Hiring of New President

Cincinnati, OH – January 15, 2020: The Ursuline Academy Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Ursuline Academy alumna, Ramona Payne ’76, as the new President of Ursuline Academy. The announcement comes as Ursuline looks forward to the 125th anniversary of the Ursulines of Brown County opening Ursuline Academy …
Event Alert: Right to Life Mini March for Life set for January 24

If you cannot join the national marchers in Washington, D.C. this year, consider spending an hour in prayer and peaceful protest here at home – on the sidewalk at Planned Parenthood on Auburn Avenue. For those who cannot go all the way to our nation’s capital, this is a wonderful …
Sensory Friendly Masses in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Sensory-Friendly Mass is perfect for any person who struggles with the crowds, noise, sights, and smells of the typical liturgy. The sound is softer, the lighting is lower, and there are adaptive Missals available, but the biggest difference is that there isn’t any stigma. Even if you or your child …
God’s word can never be ‘enchained,’ pope says at audience
IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A true apostle is one who continues to be a courageous and joyful evangelizer even in the face of persecution and certain death, Pope Francis said. By choosing to close the Acts of the Apostles not with St. …