By VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Nativity scene and Christmas tree, like those displayed in St. Peter’s Square, are visible reminders of God’s benevolence and closeness to all men and women, Pope Francis said. The traditional Christmas displays are “the signs of the heavenly Father’s compassion, of his participation and …

Each year the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has a toy drive for children from newborn through 12 years old. In today’s A picture says a thousand words, a look at the Joy of Giving. Many toys were in other offices in boxes and bags. Tis the Season of Joy!  

Throughout Advent, Four times we’ve read Luke’s Gospel of the Annunciation (Luke 1: 26-38). Today’s video takes a look at The Blessed Mother in Two Minutes

Archbishop Schnurr appointed Fr. Alexander McCullough as Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Greenhills, St. Matthias Parish, Forest Park, and St. James of the Valley Parish, Wyoming, effective February 1, 2018 for a period of six years.         Archbishop Schnurr appointed Fr. Adam Puntel as …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Ruby Thomas, The Record By Ruby Thomas and Jessica Able SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (CNS) — In response to Pope Francis’ call for Catholics to “Share the Journey” of their lives with one another under a two-year program introduced in September, the following stories relate the experiences and hopes of …

IMAGE: CNS photo/Jessica Able, The Record By Ruby Thomas and Jessica Able SPRINGFIELD, Ky. (CNS) — Holding the Lectionary high, Mirna Lozano processed into St. Dominic Church in late October during the parish’s first young adult Mass, which she organized with the help of her father, Rodrigo. The father-daughter duo …

IMAGE: CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating his 81st birthday, Pope Francis blew out the candles on a 13-foot long pizza after being serenaded with song and dance by children and employees from a Vatican pediatric clinic. A group of children receiving assistance from …

On Friday, December 8, 2017, it was Christmas at UD. Today’s video is the University of Dayton Pep Band “Flyer Spirit” at the Christmas Tree. For coverage of Christmas at UD, click here

CINCINNATI, Ohio (Dec. 15, 2017) – Father Richard Kreimer, a native of Cincinnati and a 60-year member of the Glenmary Home Missioners, died Dec. 15 at Heartland of Woodridge in Cincinnati. He just turned 80 on Dec. 9. Known for his sense of humor and talent in the kitchen, Father …

It’s the little clay baby in the manger – or maybe the empty manger, waiting until Christmas morning for the figure to appear. It’s the watchful figures of Mary and Joseph (“Mary always has to go on Jesus’s right, and Joseph always has to hold a lantern or a staff,” …