Tip of the Cap Tuesday
On March 16, the Mount Notre Dame Cougars defeated the Pickerington Central Tigers 52-31 to capture their 7th Division I Girls Basketball State Championship. Meanwhile, the Moeller Crusaders won their 49th straight game (dating back a few years) to be crowned Division I Boys Basketball State Champions on March 23. …
First Holy Communion, The Rosary & Theology of the Body
May is an exciting time for Catholics. Many children will continue their lifelong journey with Jesus as they receive Him in the Eucharist for the first time. May is also recognized by the Church as Mary’s month. It seems fitting for children to receive their First Holy Communion during a …
Women in Amazon take more prominent role in environmental protection
IMAGE: CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — In indigenous Kichwa communities, women like Patricia Gualinga have traditionally taken on the role of wife, mother and cultivator of the crops that families use to survive in Ecuador’s Amazonian region of Sarayaku. In recent years, however, as corporations and …
Obituary: The Eldest Living Maryknoll Sister Dies at 104 Years Old
Maryknoll, NY-Sister Mary Paulita Hoffman died on March 14th, 2019 at the Maryknoll Sisters Center in Maryknoll, NY. She was 104 years old and had been a Maryknoll Sister for 85 years. Mary Rose Hoffmann was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 13th, 1914 to Mary (Dumont) Hoffman and Oscar …
Mary inspires, assists those seeking their vocation, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Signing his document dedicated to young people, faith and discernment, Pope Francis said Mary, the mother of God, is a source of inspiration and strength for everyone who seeks to understand their vocation and remain faithful to it. …
Prayer, dialogue, enthusiasm are key to making good choices, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/courtesy Archdiocese of Santiago By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When it comes time for young people to make an important decision in life, if the possibilities do not create excitement and trepidation, "it’s better to go to bed" and think about it some other time, Pope …
Pope accepts resignation of embattled Chilean cardinal
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Chilean cardinal who has faced widespread criticism for his handling of cases of clerical sexual abuse in the country. The pope accepted the resignation of Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, the Vatican announced March …
Catholic priest in Montreal stabbed during Mass
Montreal, Canada, Mar 22, 2019 / (CNA).- A Catholic priest in Montreal is in stable condition after being stabbed during Friday morning Mass. One suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the attack. Fr. Claude Grou, rector of St. Joseph’s Oratory, was celebrating Mass when the attacker ran …
Pope sends aid to southeast Africa after cyclone
IMAGE: CNS photo/Siphiwe Sibeko, Reuters By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As an immediate sign of his concern and an encouragement to other donors, Pope Francis has sent $50,000 each to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi to assist with initial emergency relief efforts after a cyclone hit the region and caused massive …
Bishop criticizes ‘faith-filled’ Catholics who spread fear of Muslims
IMAGE: CNS photo/Irish Catholic By DUBLIN (CNS) — An Irish bishop has criticized Catholics who identify as "faith-filled" while spreading fear and mistrust of immigrants, particularly those who are Muslims. Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin, chairman of the Council for Life of the Irish bishops’ conference, told The Irish Catholic …