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The Ancient Providers and Protectors of God’s Family
Church Fathers | Fr. Jacob Lindle On July 17, 180 A.D., in the little town of Scillium in the Roman Province of North Africa, a Roman governor demanded that 12 Christians “swear by the spirit of our lord the emperor and offer sacrifice for his health.” These men and women …
Pope Leo XIV Prayer Intentions for April
For priests in crisis Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer.
Last Day to order discount tickets for Catholic Family Night at the Dayton Dragons
Join Archbishop Robert Casey for a fun and faith-filled evening at Catholic Family Night at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton on Friday, April 10, 2026. The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Fr. Brian Phelps of Our Lady of Light Family of Parishes with Fr. Jason Bedel of St. …
Jerusalem churches reach temporary deal with Israeli authorities over Holy Week access
The announcement came after the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem and the custos of the Holy Land were restricted from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. Holy sites stand out in Jerusalem on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. | Credit: Father Anthony Wieck, SJ By Souhail …
A New Heart and a New Spirit
INTO YOUR HANDS | Archbishop Robert G. Casey Consider the tomb. Think about a tight, closed-off space without the fresh air of a new day. Consider the cold, stagnant darkness of that space, with no possibility of seeing the first light of a sunrise. Think about the lifeless silence that …
10 Catholic facts about Monaco: Billionaires, martyrs, and Europe’s last Catholic state
Pope Leo XIV made a historic one-day visit to the principality of Monaco on March 28. Here are 10 key things to know about the tiny nation and its enduring Catholic identity. From left to right: Pope Leo XIV and Prince Albert II of Monaco; a painting of St. …
The story of Annella Zervas: Examples of holiness needed close to home
A 26-year-old woman from the state of Minnesota joins another 100 U.S. born men and women on the path to canonization as a century after her death, she continues to inspire “the faithful in every state of life to deepen their relationship with Jesus in the Church.” By Kielce Gussie …
Surrendering to Divine Providence
Catholic At Home | Katie Sciba “Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Pt 2:5). The year 2024 was a banner one for me. The night before Andrew and my …
Looking Back: Former Reds mascot makes connection to faith through youth ministry
By Eileen Connelly, OSU Bradley Barnes recalls the youth ministers who inspired him when he was a child and in his teenage years. Now he hopes to do the same for the young people at Guardian Angels Parish in Mt. Washington, where he has served as coordinator of youth ministry …
