March 6, 2012 By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) – In a strongly worded letter to his fellow bishops, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York charged that White House officials failed to consider the U.S. bishops’ concerns that the federal mandate governing employer coverage of contraception and sterilization under …

March 6, 2012 By Eileen Connelly, OSU SAGINAW — “Thank you for loving me with the love of Christ, for accepting me into your family, something I’ve never had.”

March 5, 2012 By Mike Dyer The recent construction and installation of a portable confessional at La Salle High School has brought many faith-filled benefits to the students.

March 2, 2012 By Timothy P. Schehr Second Sunday of Easter: Genesis 22:1-18; Romans 8:31-34; Mark 9:2-10  

March 2, 2012 By Kathy Schwartz NEW BREMEN — It takes a village to raise a child.  How fitting that saying is when describing Joe Eilerman’s life.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Marianist Brother Don Winfree was celebrated Feb. 4 at Queen of Apostles Chapel in Dayton.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Teresa Chang was celebrated Feb. 3 in the congregation’s motherhouse chapel.

March 1, 2012 By Mary Ehret Stations of the Cross. Covered statues and crucifix. Somber atmosphere. Wooden clackers. Give it up for Lent, which usually meant candy and sweets, or giving up hitting my sister.