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St James of the Valley

1850 The first settlers arrive in what became the Village, now City, of Wyoming (named in 1861 for a county in Pennsylvania). 1887 Original church built at Crescent and Cooper Avenues on and purchased from a local businessman. 1892 Church lengthened to accommodate a growing parish. First St. James School …
Prayer for Pope Francis

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful, look favorably on your servant Francis, whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd; Grant, we pray, that by word and example he may be of service to those over whom he presides so that, together …
Pope’s complex clinical picture requires longer hospitalization

By Vatican News “The results of the medical tests carried out over the past few days and today have shown a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract, which has led to a further change in therapy. “All tests carried out to date are indicative of a complex clinical picture that …
Validity of Baptism

The priest who baptized me has left active ministry and no longer functions as a priest. Does that invalidate my baptism? Early in its history, the Church struggled with the question of whether a sacrament’s validity was impacted by the minister’s personal faith, devotion or moral state. Some argued that …
Art at the Cathedral

With its striking single spire that towers over downtown Cincinnati, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains stands as a testament to the faith of local Catholics, both past and present, and is truly an architectural treasure. Its exterior and grounds feature compelling images before one even enters. A …
Pope Francis Appoints Chicago’s Auxiliary Bishop Casey as Archbishop of Cincinnati

Pope Francis announced today that he has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr from pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and has appointed Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, as the 11th archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Archbishop-designate Casey …
Inspiring Creativity, And Faith, Through Art

Every day at Mercy McAuley High School, students bring their creativity to life under the guidance of art teacher Natalie Fischer. From photography to sculpture to digital art, Fischer not only teaches her students artistic skills, she also weaves Catholic faith elements into their learning experience. Fischer, herself a graduate …
Salt and Light

by Susan Bergman In the spring of 2022, Sami Kremer found herself at a crossroads. She had always dreamed of being a stay-at- home mom, but college debt kept her working outside the home. Life grew even more challenging when her first son was born with health issues, leaving her …
Art Meets the Divine at the Cincinnati Art Museum

Step into a world where art meets the divine, history comes alive and beauty becomes a gateway to the sacred. This April, the Angelico Project will again host an unforgettable evening at the Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM), where timeless masterpieces and stirring music converge to create an experience that transcends …
Calendar Transitions and Double Dates

We celebrated the beginning of a new year on January 1, 2025. Did you know January wasn’t always the first month of the year? The early Roman calendar consisted of only 304 days divided between 10 months, so the year started in March and ended in December, and the months …