Obituary: John Merritt former principal of St. James White Oak
John Edward Merritt, Jr. beloved husband of the late Beverly Roettinger Merritt for 59 years before her passing in January 2014. Devoted father of Jennifer K. (Greg) Duncan, John E. (Jackie) Merritt III, Nicole M. (Jim) Wheeler, Matthew A. Merritt, Christina E. Merritt, Joseph A. Merritt (Shannon) and Patrick D. …
Knights, New York Archdiocese and others providing aid to quake victims
IMAGE: CNS photo/Marco Bello, Reuters By PONCE, Puerto Rico (CNS) — Jose Lebron-Sanabria, a Knight of Columbus and a general insurance agent for the fraternal organization, is coordinating assistance to Puerto Ricans in the aftermath of devastating earthquakes. He led the Knights’ recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria decimated Puerto Rico …
Encore: Catholic schools called ‘essential, integral’ to church’s ministry
IMAGE: CNS photo/Lisa Johnston, St. Louis Review By Sydney Clark WASHINGTON (CNS) — The mission and foundation of Catholic education are directly related to evangelization, said the head of the National Catholic Educational Association. Catholic schools are obligated to evangelize simply because that is the core and mission of the …
Save the Date: 2020 E6 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE Armor Up! 2/22/20
All Saints Parish, in association with the Batesville Deanery, is hosting its 5th annual E6 Catholic Men’s Conference on February 22nd, 2020, at the East Central H.S. Performing Arts Center in St. Leon, Indiana, 35 minutes northwest of Cincinnati. The conference will be held from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The conference …
Today’s Video: Hope in the New Year
Father Mike Schmitz takes a look at Hope in the New Year. It’s hard to believe, yet we’re already in the 14th day of 2020. With each new year come new hopes, new plans, and new opportunities. Father Mike points out that this optimism and this “spirit” of New Year’s is …
Maria Stein Shrine to Host St. Dymphna Prayer Service
MARIA STEIN, Ohio (January 6, 2020) – Prayer to ask the help of Saint Dymphna, the patron saint of those suffering from neurological and mental health conditions, will take place on Sunday, January 26, in the Adoration Chapel at Maria Stein. The service begins at 2:00 p.m. It is open …
Will these Louisiana Cajun Catholics become saints? Diocese begins canonization cause
By Mary Farrow Lafayette, La., Jan 14, 2020 / 04:00 am (CNA).- Three Cajun Catholics from the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana are on their way to becoming canonized saints after an historic ceremony on Saturday, January 11. During the ceremony, Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel of Lafayette officially opened the causes …
Archbishop Ganswein: Benedict XVI wrote text, but did not agree to be book’s co-author
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jan 14, 2020 / 05:58 am (CNA).- Archbishop Georg Ganswein, the private secretary of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, said Tuesday the former pontiff was not informed he would be presented as co-author of a new book on priestly celibacy and that Benedict has asked for …
Residents fear what may come next after quakes, archbishop says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Ricardo Ortiz, Reuters By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Hurricane Maria was a body blow to Puerto Rico in 2017, one from which it has yet to fully recover. Then came the series of 5-magnitude-and-higher earthquakes that began Dec. 29 — topped off by three such temblors in …
Love of baking, culinary skills and prayer make religious brother a winner
IMAGE: CNS photo/Andrew Biraj, Catholic Standard By Richard Szczepanowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The oven timer dings, alerting Capuchin Franciscan Brother Andrew Corriente the chocolate layer cake he is baking needs to be checked. A quick test with a toothpick tells him the cake needs about five more minutes in the …