New book of rosary meditations first of its kind
From the rosary to Theology of the Body, and back By Gail Finke The connection between the rosary and St. Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB) seemed so clear to Debbie Staresinic that every few months, she searched for a book of TOB rosary meditations. When the …
In op-ed, border bishop pleads for TPS leniency for sake of children
By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — Days before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security decides whether to extend or terminate a special immigration status for some 200,000 Salvadorans in the U.S., a border bishop pleaded with the Trump administration to think about the well-being of the immigrants’ children who are …
K-8 Grade Students Tuition Assistance
The Catholic Education Foundation is currently accepting applications for 2018-2019 elementary school tuition assistance scholarships. All scholarships are needs-based and can be used at any Catholic elementary school within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Awards range from $250 to $1,000 per student. TO APPLY CLICK HERE. Tuition Assistance Scholarship Details Level …
Obituary: Mark Klusman Elder Teacher
MARK G. KLUSMAN, renowned Elder High School Teacher, beloved brother of Tom (Nancy) Klusman and Paula (Jennifer Vonnahme) Klusman, devoted uncle of Tom (Jill) Klusman, Amy (Pat) Manger and Matt (Renee) Klusman, and loving great uncle of TC, Katie, Mark, Madison, Tyler, Chloe, Ella, Zane and Ruby. Died, Tuesday, December …
Update: Congo’s church leaders shocked after 8 dead in anti-Kabila protests
IMAGE: REUTERS By KINSHASA, Congo (CNS) — Church leaders in Congo expressed shock after security forces fired on Catholic protesters, leaving at least eight dead and 120 people detained. The Dec. 31 protest against rule by President Joseph Kabila was organized by the Kinshasa archdiocesan lay coordination committee. At least …
David Kissell appointed Archdiocese Director of Stewardship
David Kissell, an experienced development executive and dedicated Catholic, has been named Director of the Department of Stewardship and Chief Development Officer for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, effective immediately. Kissell had been serving as interim director of the department since December 1. “I feel extremely blessed to have the opportunity …
Today’s Video: A look at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, S.C., was the first native-born citizen[1] of the United States to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church (September 14, 1975). She established the first Catholic girls’ school in the nation in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where she also founded the first American congregation of religious sisters, the …
A picture says a thousand words: Taking the plunge for Christ at minus 4 degrees
Temperatures were -4 on New Year’s Morning 2018. Many activities were cancelled because of the cold. Many put some logs on the fire, drank some hot beverage and made New Year’s Day, a day to stay in. Not Father Ethan Moore. As is a tradition in Fort Loramie, after the …
Crisis pregnancy care returns to Forest Park
ENLC, Healthy Beginnings team up in area at high risk for abortions By Gail Finke A new partnership between two area pro-life powerhouses will bring affordable medical care to pregnant women in one of Greater Cincinnati’s neighborhoods where abortions are most common. Beginning this month, Dayton-based crisis pregnancy center group …
UD’s Marian Library: Just getting started after 75 years
From the University of Dayton’s Marian Library: The University of Dayton Marian Library, which holds the world’s largest collection of books and artifacts on Virgin Mary, will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2018. The library is recognized as an international destination for the study and appreciation of Mary. It holds more …
