Ten years ago, my friend was preparing to move to Baltimore. Before the move, she made a request: “Mom is getting a little forgetful. Could you look in on her and bring her Communion?” I agreed and each Friday I met with a remarkable mother of eight who raised her …

I never thought of my mom as a single mother but, objectively, she was. My parents divorced when I was nine. From then on, it was just my older sister, my younger brother and me living at home with Mom. Maybe it was because Dad was still around and we …

We must never lose sight of the basics of our faith. Faith in Jesus Christ, prayer and devotion are about as basic as you get. Religious devotions are little “snacks” for our souls so we can make it through the day with the help of the Lord, His Blessed Mother …

An Exclusive Interview with the Next Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus by Jessica Rinaudo On the morning of April 2, the faithful of Ohio woke to a surprise: Father Earl K. Fernandes, a priest of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, was designated by Pope Francis as Bishop-elect of the Diocese …

Catholics honor St. Athanasius on May 2. The fourth century bishop is known as “the father of orthodoxy” for his absolute dedication to the doctrine of Christ’s divinity. St. Athanasius was born to Christian parents living in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in 296. His parents took great care to …

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that former teacher Brother Paul Meyer, FSC, passed away on Thursday night. He was 76. Brother Paul was born in St. Louis and grew up in Ste. Genevieve and entered the Christian Brothers in 1964. He taught in St. Joseph, …

Mrs. Mary Humpert is finishing her 44th year of teaching in Summit’s Montessori program If you were to describe the ideal teacher for young children, you might think of someone who loves to make her students feel valued and safe, who is dedicated to their growth and learning, who has …

On May 20, 2022, three Sableski family members will appear on stage at Carroll High School (CHS) in Dayton’s graduation—and one is both the principal and an alumnus. Matt Sableski, CHS Class of ’91, will hand out diplomas to and shake hands with his twins, Patrick and Annie. Sableski and …

Faith-Filled Young People We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.

MARY B. LUEBBE, was born on March 19, 1928 and died Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the age of 94. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sister Rose Helene, S.C., and her brothers Vincent, Clifford, Norbert, and Ralph. She is survived by Marilyn Riehle and Kathleen O’Brien …