A picture says a thousand words: Seton Elder Performing Arts Series
The reviews are in and another hit weekend for the Seton Elder Performing Arts Series Music of the Christmas Season. Outstanding performances were given by the Elder Concert Band, Elder Vocal Ensemble, National Champion Seton Highlighters Dance Team, Seton-Elder Show Choir, ACA Saints, Seton Concert Choir, Elder Stage Band, Seton …
Today’s Video: St. Vincent De Paul transformed into the North Pole
The annual Angel Toy event means more than 630 children will find presents under the tree when they wake up this Christmas CINCINNATI, OH – December 12, 2018 – St. Vincent de Paul’s Liz Carter Outreach Center transformed itself into the North Pole on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Parents from …
Lehman Catholic High School Announces New President
SIDNEY, OH | December 14, 2018 – Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has approved the appointment of Joshua J. Ater as the new President of Lehman Catholic High School. This appointment launches the new administrative model. The current Principal/CEO, Mrs. Denise Stauffer will move into a …
Photo Essay: A great light in the darkness
Each year, Old Saint Mary’s Parish on the Saturday before the Third Sunday of Advent, the faithful set their alarms early so they can attend the Rorate Mass. The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead …
Faith advocates see victories in new farm bill
IMAGE: CNS photo/Joshua Lott, Reuters By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — The farm bill that passed both houses of Congress by wide margins doesn’t have money in it to protect endangered species, but it did preserve one that had been on the threatened list: bipartisanship. "We were so excited that …
Catechism revision adds impetus in death penalty abolition fight
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Changes in law and public opinion have had their role to play in the quest to end capital punishment in the United States, but Catholic teaching also has played a part, according to Robert Dunham, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center. "Pope …
Education key to solving migration crisis, pope says
IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the celebration of Christmas draws near, the plight of the Holy Family calls to mind the sufferings of the many men, women and children escaping war and persecution, Pope Francis said. Meeting with organizers and artists participating …
Today’s Video: St. John of the Cross
Here are some quotes from St. John of the Cross on his Feast Day: On aging: “In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human successes, but on how well we have loved.” ― Saint John of the Cross On one’s journey: “If …
Ignoring reality of abuse, resisting responsibility must end, says Jesuit
IMAGE: CNS photo/Claudio Peri, EPA By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Anyone who still believes the abuse crisis is an "American" or "Western" problem must become properly informed, face reality and realize problems may be hidden and explode in the future, said Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi. And those who …
Itinerant papal preacher: Capuchin will lead U.S. bishops’ retreat
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For more than 38 years, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa has preached to the pope and top officials of the Roman Curia. In early January, he will lead the weeklong retreat of the U.S. bishops. As they continue to study and …