School News: Badin’s Josh Mears named principal at Queen of Peace

When Badin High Social Studies teacher Josh Mears was singing with the guitar group at Queen of Peace parish a few years ago, he had no idea what the future held. Mears has been named the principal at Queen of Peace School in Millville effective July 1. He will replace …
Pope urges students to see human actions behind suffering, war
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God does not play favorites, but human beings do in little ways at school and in big ways with the global economy, Pope Francis told students from Milan’s Istituto San Carlo, a school with students from prekindergarten through high …
People can call Jesus at any moment; he is always there, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Everyone has a direct line to Jesus, who is always nearby, ready to listen and help, Pope Francis said. "Jesus likes to see the truth of our heart. Don’t pretend in front of Jesus. With Jesus, always say what you …
Today’s Video: A well-formed conscience

As we are in the final week of Lent, we look at Fr. Mike’s video: A well formed conscience. Jiminy Cricket said “Always let your conscience be your guide,” but how do I know if I have a good conscience? A good conscience more often is concerned with our responsibilities …
A picture says a thousand words: St. Peter School Huber Heights

On Thursday, April 4, St. Peter Church, in Dayton Region XII, celebrated Fatima Holy Hour for Peace on the 100th anniversary of the death of St. Francisco of Fatima, the youngest of the children who witnessed the Virgin Mary, with the praying of the Rosary with St. Peter School children; …
Catholic University students vote to block porn

By Christine Rousselle Washington D.C., Apr 5, 2019 / 02:20 pm (CNA).- Students at The Catholic University of America have asked the administration to ban the top 200 pornography websites from its internet system. The call came in a petition and resolution passed by the university’s Student Government Association and …
Today’s Video: Busy Is Not A Virtue

So often we measure the worth of our day based on how busy we were. As disciples of Christ, it’s not about being busy, it’s about being busy with the mission.
Museum of the Bible receives grants for big exhibit on science and faith
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Jacob Comello WASHINGTON (CNS) — From the 17th-century ban by the Vatican of Copernicus’ mathematical calculation that the sun was at the center of the solar system to modern-day arguments about evolution’s compatibility with a belief in God, science and faith have regularly butted heads …
Nation has gone down ‘dark road,’ needs ‘light of Christ,’ says bishop
IMAGE: CNS photo/Michael Mickle, The Catholic Virginian By Joseph Staniunas RICHMOND, Va. (CNS) — An estimated 7,000 people, including busloads from the Richmond and Arlington dioceses, converged on the state Capitol April 3 in Richmond for the first Virginia March for Life. On a cool, sunny day, schoolchildren, college students, …
Masses planned for those grieving loss of unborn child

Healing Masses for those grieving the loss of an unborn child, including to miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion, are scheduled for April 29 at 7 p.m., at four locations in the archdiocese. The Masses will be held at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish 5222 North Bend Rd. Cincinnati, 45247 St. Veronica Parish …