IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz CAIRO (CNS) — The only kind of fanaticism that is acceptable to God is being fanatical about loving and helping others, Pope Francis said on his final day in Egypt. “True faith,” he told Catholics, “makes us more charitable, more merciful, more honest and …

As St. Stephen Parish in Cincinnati’s Columbia Tusculum neighborhood celebrates 15 decades of serving the area’s Catholics, the congregation is as focused on the future as on looking at the past. “There are more than 200 families now and we are beginning to grow,” said Mike Keating, life-long parishioner and …

IMAGE: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For St. Francis of Assisi, following Christ meant imitating his humility and forsaking riches, power and status; the men who call themselves Franciscans today believe they are called to embrace the same attitudes, including in their governance. In early April, …

Emmanuel Church, Dayton’s oldest Catholic church, will end a nine-day Divine Mercy novena with a special afternoon celebrating the feast. Confessions, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Eucharistic Adoration 12:30-2 pm,  Benediction 1:45 pm, 2 pm Mass, 3 pm prayer.

When Pope John Paul canonized Sr. Faustina (making her St. Faustina), he also, on the same day, surprised the entire world by establishing Divine Mercy Sunday (the feast day associated with the message) as a feast day for the entire Church. The feast day falls on the Second Sunday of …

IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus came to the world not just to teach, but to radically change human hearts that have hardened from sin, the preacher of the papal household said during a service commemorating Christ’s death on the cross. “A heart of stone …

There are many Masses and Services during Holy Week. On Tuesday April 11th, The Chrism Mass will take place at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. with Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr as Celebrant. The Chrism Mass is where the Archbishop, joined by the priests of the diocese, gathers …

IMAGE: CNS photo/EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As extraordinary as the apparitions at Fatima, Portugal, nearly 100 years ago were, the sanctity of the shepherd children did not hinge on their having seen Mary, a cardinal said. “The apparition of the Virgin Mary was an occasion, …

IMAGE: CNS photo/EPA By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As extraordinary as the apparitions at Fatima, Portugal, nearly 100 years ago were, the sanctity of the shepherd children did not hinge on their having seen Mary, a cardinal said. “The apparition of the Virgin Mary was an occasion, …

New event from VIA Catholic (Cincinnati’s Office for Youth Evangelization and Discipleship). Huddle is an opportunity for “Spiritual Liaisons” (coaches and other people who lead youth sports) to gather together, break bread, share ideas, and pray. Meet in Room 116, the Divine Mercy Room. Huddle is NOT a training and not designed to …