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Devon Steinriede
By Walt Schaefer Devon Steinriede is about to embark on a dream come true to secure the education he so desires. Steinriede has been awarded Mount St. Joseph University’s Achievement Schol-arship, an honor bestowed annually to one DePaul Cristo Rey (DPCR) senior who meets strict eligibility guidelines. He was chosen …

Lehman Catholic Science Olympiad Team members who participated in the Regional Science Olympiad. Back Row: Casey Topp, Mary Deafenbaugh, Joshua George, Rebecca Sanogo, Ann Deafenbaugh, Nicholas Largent and Aaron Topp. Front Row: Lexy Casillas, Joe Ritze, Max Schmiesing, Angela Brunner and Emily Bornhorst. Not Pictured: Elias Bezy, Jacquie Schemmel and Michael O'Leary.
Sidney, Ohio: The Lehman Catholic Science Olympiad Team competed in the Regional Science Olympiad held Saturday, March 16, at Piqua High School for students from Shelby, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Champaign counties. Lehman Catholic placed 6th out of 20 competing teams, 5th out of the competing schools and walked away …

IMAGE: CNS photo/PBS By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the quest to bring her deported Mexican husband, Marcos, back to the United States to live with her and their four children, Elizabeth Perez has frequently turned to prayer. Nothing else has worked. "My faith is the only thing that …

The Athenaeum of Ohio is pleased to offer two summer courses beginning this May: “Biblical Theology of Creation” taught by Dr. Matthew Genung, and “Preambles of Faith: The Writings of Flannery O’Connor” taught by Dr. Tracy Jamison. Classes will be held evenings from May 20th through June 20th. “Biblical Theology …

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 …

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 …

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 …