Priest: ‘Ninja’ show a way to proclaim Gospel using his God-given talents
IMAGE: CNS photo/Aprille Hanson, Arkansas Catholic By Aprille Hanson LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (CNS) — An Arkansas Catholic priest is taking his ninja name “Father Flex” national as a contestant on the new season of the NBC reality show “American Ninja Warrior,” debuting May 30. Father Stephen Gadberry, pastor of St. …
Teaching on all-male priesthood is definitive, cardinal-designate says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — That only men can be validly ordained to the priesthood is a truth that is part of the Catholic faith and will not and cannot change, said Cardinal-designate Luis Ladaria, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. …
Welcome to the job, Father Williams!
A shorter version of this article appeared in our print edition: “Welcome to the job, Father Williams” – current M.C.s share thoughts By Gail Finke Father Jason Williams doesn’t know what to expect when he becomes the next Master of Ceremonies for Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. Ordained two years …
After nearly 15 years as M.C., Deacon Francis Wagner retires
“Traffic cop” lays down his badge By Gail Finke Francis Wagner never expected to be a deacon, much less the Master of Ceremonies for two archbishops. A graduate of Holy Family and Elder schools, he went on to Xavier University, Harvard (where he earned a degree in Russian economics) and …
Corpus Christi Processions
Throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, there are several Corpus Christi Processions to celebrate the The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. You’re invited to participate on this sacred day. Thursday May, 31, 2018 Holy Family Church (Dayton, OH) 140 S. Findlay St., Dayton OH 45403 Thursday …
Dad and daughter valedictorians
Dynamic duo speak 30 years apart at Carroll High School from our June print edition: By Eileen Connelly OSU The legacy of Catholic education is strong in the Schlegel family thanks to Carroll High School. Maria Schlegel was selected as one of this year’s valedictorians 30 years after her father, David, …
Mercy alumnae look back
Legacy of Mercy education will continue, despite loss of beloved home For a last look video at Mother of Mercy High School, click here from our June 2018 print edition: By Eileen Connelly, OSU The end of this school year is bittersweet for alumnae of Mother of Mercy in Westwood, …
Wrestling champ finds family at Elder
from our June print edition: By Eileen Connelly, OSU Around Elder High School, recent graduate Antonio McCloud is well known for his infectious smile and positive attitude. e young man readily admits that has a child, his smile didn’t come easily. “ Things were pretty tough for me,” said McCloud, …
MND grad ready to serve at XU
from our June print issue: By Eileen Connelly, OSU Early in her tenure at Mount Notre Dame (MND), Sarah Ray discovered the joy of serving others. As she graduates, she’ll be carrying that joy into the future, continuing to put her faith into action and responding to those in need. …
Voters in Ireland pave way for abortion on demand
IMAGE: CNS photo/Alex Fraser, Reuters By Michael Kelly DUBLIN (CNS) — Voters in Ireland have opted to remove the right to life of the unborn from the country’s constitution, paving the way for abortion on demand up to 12 weeks. With votes counted from 30 of Ireland’s 40 constituencies, results …