A symbol of Christ’s Resurrection often seen in Christian iconography is the mythical creature known as the phoenix. This legendary bird dies in a flurry of flames only to be reborn from the ashes. The May 29 fire at St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein destroyed the sanctuary’s …

STORY BY Matt Hess PHOTO COURTESY Archives of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, US Province The Land of the Cross-Tipped-Churches is a collection of Catholic churches in the northern part of our archdiocese named for the gold crosses atop their spires. Founded by immigrants who were largely German farmers, …

by Matt Hess, photo by Danny Schneible Luke recounts to his readers that after Jesus’ death, two of His disciples embark on a journey. Jesus draws near to these friends and walks in their midst, though they do not initially recognize Him. They only became aware of His presence among …