Outbreaks of measles at several Catholic sites around the U.S. have reignited debates about vaccines. What does the Church teach? By Daniel Payne February 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET Reports of measles outbreaks at several Catholic sites around the U.S. recently have raised fears of disease exposure and reignited debates …

FROM THE ARCHIVES:  WASHINGTON (CNS) – He doesn’t exactly advertise it, but the “king of Queens” is a Catholic family man. Kevin James, who played Doug Heffernan for nine seasons on the CBS sitcom and has since branched out into movies, has no problem talking about his values and how …

Lent is a season of moral and spiritual growth. For some, the principal approach is to deprive oneself of non-essential goods; we give up some pleasure or luxury. Others observe Lent by performing spiritual or corporal works of mercy; we add some activity or assume some burden. And, of course, …

From Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology This is part of a series highlighting the stories of the men who are completing their formation for the priesthood at MTSM. To read more, click here. As a young grade schooler, Deacon Jacob Schmiesing wrote down three things he wanted to …

The Final Word with Sr. Mary Garascia, CPPS Longing for light, we wait in darkness. Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, light for the world to see … Make us your living voice … Make us your bread … shared until all …

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, announces that Freytag & Associates, Inc. of Sidney, Ohio has been selected as architect for the design of a new church building following the May 2025 fire and December 29, 2025 structural collapse and subsequent demolition of the historic church. The collapse …

This beautiful video of the Stations of the Cross in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Ash Wednesday is February 18, 2026. Below are some of the rules and regulations binding on Roman Catholics on Ash Wednesday and throughout the penitential season of Lent. Summed up succinctly, Roman Catholics must fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and Good Friday, April …

Catholic at Home | Katie Sciba When I met my husband, there was something fantastically different about him. I was surrounded by faithful friends, each unreservedly devout, but Andrew’s closeness with Christ was contagious. While we dated long-distance, I went from hardly praying the Rosary to faithfully reciting it daily …