From Field to Dreams to new church: St. John the Baptist, Harrison
By Walt Schaefer Since 2003, St. John the Baptist Church in Harrison has had its own field of dreams. That’s when Father Edward Shine purchased 26 acres of former farmland near the intersection of New Haven and Carolina Trace Roads, preparing for parish growth in a part of far …
Former NBA referee makes spiritual call to be permanent deacon
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Archdiocese of Philadelphia By Lou Baldwin PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — If 30 years ago anyone told Steve Javie he would become a permanent deacon, he probably would have said, "No way." Sure, he came from a solid Catholic family with Mass every Sunday, confession every two weeks need …
Gender ideology is opposed to faith, reason, Vatican office says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic schools must help parents teach young people that biological sex and gender are naturally fixed at birth and part of God’s plan for creation, said the Congregation for Catholic Education. In a document published June 10, the congregation …
Holy Spirit ‘brings order to our frenzy,’ pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a world of conflict and division and a culture of insult, people need to live filled with the Holy Spirit, who is the only one capable of bringing harmony and unity to diversity, Pope Francis said. "Those who live …
Seize the Moment Fathers can learn much from man who never spoke in Gospels
June is the month for celebrating fathers. Father’s Day is June 16 this year. We grow up hearing that the model father is St. Joseph, and this is true. But what can we learn from a man who never is quoted in the Gospels? Let’s take a closer look at …
Bishops urged to pass ‘effective’ policies on accountability, transparency
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — When the bishops gather in Baltimore starting June 11, Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, said he’s "hopeful we will have some progress made in moving the football" on the church’s response to the abuse crisis by approving …
Today’s Video: Pentecost
What happened at Pentecost? Why is it called the Church’s birthday? How does the Holy Spirit help us today? Check out the video
Bishops take another try at addressing abuse, accountability among their own
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Greg Erlandson WASHINGTON (CNS) — When the bishops gather in Baltimore June 11-14, their meeting will be anything but pro forma. Instead, they will have some major decisions to make that may determine how quickly they are able to rebuild trust with their fellow Catholics …
Toronto Raptors’ player took a shot at priesthood training
IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory Shamus-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Pascal Siakam was in his young teens attending a minor seminary in Cameroon — and mostly playing soccer in his free time — he likely never imagined he’d be playing in the NBA Finals. Studying …
Celebrating our Catholic School Principals
The Catholic Schools office in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati held their Awards Ceremony at the May Principals’ meeting. St. JOHN THE BAPTIST AWARD 2019 Jeff Fulmer, Principal – St. James the Greater & Corey Stoops, Principal – Guardian Angels Education is an evolving science and it is important that principals …
