Deacon Homoelle grew up in a loving family in Cheviot. He is the oldest of four, with two brothers and one sister. His fondest memories include visiting his grandparents’ condo for summer vacations and traveling out West to see Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. He loves the movie …

  The third of six boys to parents Mike and Kathy, Deacon Gruss is from Coldwater, Ohio. Five brothers meant a lot of rough-housing and picking on each other but also a lot of love and support. Through the family’s involvement in 4-H, they raised animals for the fair—ducks, chickens, …

  Born in Northern Kentucky, Deacon Gross moved to Morrow, Ohio, with his parents and three sisters when he was four years old. His parents emphasized the faith in the home, Mass each Sunday, and prayer before meals. His childhood was full of adventure—canoe trips, Kings Island, impromptu sports competitions, …

Today, Archbishop Robert G. Casey ordained five men transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Deacons Luke Danis, Bao Duong, Zachary Jarrell, David Morand, and Alex Parra. This morning’s ordination marks an important step toward the priesthood for these men. They will serve as deacons for the next year, continuing …

    Deacon Emmerling is the oldest of eight children from a devout Catholic family. He grew up on Cincinnati’s west side, near St. Ignatius Church. He inherited a love of cooking from his parents and enjoys cooking for others. Because of his family’s special devotion to St. Joseph, this …

My eldest daughter received her First Communion alongside three friends this weekend at the Oratory of St. John Vianney in Madisonville. In the weeks leading up to the sacrament, my daughter anxiously waited, wavering between excitement and nerves. On the eve of the big day she sat on the edge …

INTO YOUR HANDS | Archbishop Robert G. Casey After a difficult winter and a late-arriving spring, we now tend to the ground that has remained fallow through cold days and months of patient waiting for sunlight. As we break ground in our fields and gardens, we soon discover that the …

Ordinands on average are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics preparing for diocesan ministry, according to the 2026 survey by The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). A priestly ordination. | Credit: Alexey Gotovskyi/EWTN News By Tessa Gervasini·DC Bureau April 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET More than …

St Martin of Tours, 3720 St. Martins Pl. Cincinnati, OH 45211 Most Holy Eucharist Family of Parishes May 2, 2026; Derby Day! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. An evening of fun, games and entertainment! Horse Racing, Raffles, Split-the-Pot Admission tickets are $20 in advance;  contact Amy Richter for tickets – …

A new AI platform called Acutis AI has been developed by two brothers who want to create a search tool shaped by Catholic morality and teaching. Catholic brothers Peter and Thomas Cooney, creators of Acutis AI. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Peter Cooney By Francesca Pollio Fenton April 12, 2026 at …