Franciscan friars have been “connected to the community” for more almost 175 years — and once again marched in the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade.

Q: I have heard that Mass can be offered outside, but in inquiring about having a wedding Mass outside, I was told that Masses could only occur in churches. Can you please explain the church’s position on outside wedding Masses? A: Catholics place a high value on the eucharistic liturgy. …

A beautiful morning greeted the pilgrims as they made their way to the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in Cincinnati. The faithful filled this sacred structure, resplendent with the angelic voices of the Choir of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, the powerful music by Cincinnati Brassworks and Chamber Orchestra …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz By WASHINGTON (CNS) — Easter is a time to remember the joy that Jesus is alive and that his resurrection can inspire hope and love in the world, said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. It is …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Easter makes it clear that in the life of Jesus, but also in the lives of modern men and women, “death, solitude and fear” do not have the last word, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing. “The …

In March, we brought you a chart of the 14 Stations of the Cross (plus one), each from a different church or institution in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We have shared a detailed photo of each with you throughout Holy Week. This is the optional 15th station, suggested by St. Pope John Paul …

For those who have responsibility in economic matters. That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.

Sister Beatrice Marie Baumgartner A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Mercy Beatrice Marie Baumgartner was celebrated March 9 at McAuley Convent. Sister Beatrice Marie, 92, died March 4. A Cincinnati native, Sister Beatrice Marie attended Mother of Mercy High School and entered the Sisters of Mercy in February …

At Catholic Breakfast, Fr. John Parks reflects on what he loves about the Easter season, which is 50 days long peoples!!! 50 days!!!   For more Catholic Breakfast videos, click here

In the beautiful words of the Exultet, jubilantly sung at the Easter Vigil: “This is the night when Christ broke the prison-bars of death and rose victorious from the underworld.” Easter, the feast of feasts, celebrates Christ’s saving victory over sin and death. This is too important to be confined …