John Leyendecker lived a prodigal lifestyle before his conversion to Catholicism in 1999. He sought fulfillment in drugs, alcohol and unchaste relationships. From that place of brokenness, John shares what Jesus Christ has done in his life. Sharing the truth of Christ and His Church in numerous venues over the …

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 1, 2020 / 05:15 am (CNA).- Pope Francis began the new year with a call for the dignity of women to be honored — not exploited for profit and pornography — in 2020. “How many times is the woman’s body sacrificed on the profane …

by Perry West Minneapolis, Minn., Dec 31, 2019 / 03:00 am (CNA).- Not everyone who goes to high school will go to college, the founders of a new Minnesota high school say, but everyone should be prepared for leadership, service, and virtuous lives. Preparation for a good life, no matter …

Phoenix, Ariz., Jan 1, 2020 / 09:27 am (CNA).- The crisis facing the Catholic Church today has arisen from an attempt – even by some within the Church – to align with the culture and abandon the teachings of the faith, said Cardinal Gerhard Mueller Jan. 1. “The crisis in …

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 1, 2020 / 06:00 am (CNA).- Pope Francis apologized Wednesday for losing his patience with a woman who grabbed his arm in St. Peter’s Square on New Year’s Eve. “Many times we lose our patience; me too. I apologize for yesterday’s bad example,” Pope …

By Susie Gibbons As superintendent, I have the honor and privilege of working with Catholic school leaders throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati every day of the year. I also have the opportunity to visit 105 Catholic schools, throughout the expansive geographical footprint of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Our schools come …

By Alisa Fisher Cardinal Pacelli staff and students have a special place in their hearts for America’s military families. Designated a Purple Star school in 2019, Cardinal Pacelli shows its support for current and former service men and women in myriad ways. The Purple Star designation from the Ohio Department …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world will not know peace unless there is an end to violence against women, the exploitation of their bodies and the denial of their dignity, Pope Francis said on the feast of Mary, Mother of God. Celebrating Mass …

Father Robert Kunisch, CPPS Father Robert Kunisch, CPPS, died on Dec. 8, in the infirmary of St. Charles Center in Carthagena. He was 89. Father Kunisch was born in Toledo on Aug. 19, 1930. He entered the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1944 in Brunnerdale, a high school seminary …

Catholic Schools Week is an opportunity for schools across the nation to celebrate Catholic education. This year, that week is January 27 – February 2. Together, schools will celebrate the theme, “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed” by participating in Mass and holding special academic, community, family, student and teacher …