Gerard Anthony “Gerry” Faust, 89, of Akron, was a legendary high school and college football coach who passed away on November 11, 2024 after an age-related illness. Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1935 to Gerard and Alma Faust, Coach Faust graduated from Chaminade High School. He began his college education …

When my family moved into our home almost five years ago, we liked the sweet quiet of the neighborhood and the charm of our little house. We had yet to realize the very best part of living here: our neighbors. The Neighborhood Family, as we all call it, consists of …

The Catholic campus ministry program at Wright State University (WSU), Raider Catholic, understands that college is the time in a young adult’s life when they are most willing to challenge their own worldview and pursue truth. “I think something particularly beautiful about college students is that they are usually searching …

Reverend Patrick P. Duffy died on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Fairfield, Ohio. He was born on March 17, 1941, in Worcester, Massachusetts, and baptized at St. Peter Church, Worcester. He studied Philosophy at St. Joseph College in Indiana and Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Cincinnati. He was ordained …

In a visually saturated world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become desensitized to beauty. Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” encourages us to slow down and engage in visual contemplation, using art as a profound tool for connecting with the Divine. A Guide to Visio Divina Begin by making …

The Legionaries of Christ are more than a community of priests—they are a living testimony to God’s love at work in the world. Guided by His call, they dedicate their lives to service, following Christ in obedience, chastity and poverty. There are seven Legionaries in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, including …

A lot was happening in 1964: the Beatles debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act and Ford unveiled the Mustang. For Catholics, Vatican II was in its third session and Pope Paul VI traveled to Jerusalem to meet with Patriarch Athenagoras of the …

Sr. Paula Marie Becker, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, born in Hamilton, OH, died peacefully on Nov. 1, 2024 at the age of 93 years, in the 74th year of her religious life. Her passing is mourned by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, her siblings Ruth …

As we continue our genealogical research, military records provide rich information for ancestors who registered for the draft or served, sometimes identifying dependents. A federal website offers this information free, though other sources can supplement our efforts. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) houses documents and materials created by …

ABOUT THE WARRIORS TO LOURDES PILGRIMAGE Since 2013, the Knights of Columbus has partnered with the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, to sponsor the annual Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage. Each year, wounded, ill and injured U.S. warriors (as well as non-wounded) are accepted to participate in a five-day retreat …