For prayer with the Word of God Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

Deacon Mark J Westendorf, a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on December 23, 2025 at the age of 72. Deacon Westendorf was ordained April 24, 2010 by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. He served the Archdiocese as a permanent deacon for fifteen years. Upon ordination, he was assigned to …

This Sunday, January 3, 2026, The Cincinnati Bengals host the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium at 1:00 p.m., bringing down the curtain on the 2025 Season.  Before the tailgate or enjoying downtown Cincinnati, head to Mass at our beautiful downtown catholic churches on this Feast of the Epiphany,  and enjoy all …

by Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 5, 2022 / 17:00 pm How many days is Christmas? When should you finally take those lights off the porch, or remove the tree? Read on for some of the arguments for and against commonly agreed-upon end dates for Christmas. Christmas is one day This, …

University of Dayton Chaplain the Rev. Bob Jones, S.M., will become the assistant provincial of the Marianist Province of the United States, effective July 1. He has served as UD’s chaplain in campus ministry for the past four years. This appointment by Marianist leadership in Rome recognizes Jones’ energy, dedication, …

This Advent, you are invited to pray alongside Archbishop Casey. Each day he will share a spiritual reflection with an accompanying song available through the YouTube link. Follow us on Facebook (10) Facebook Instagram Advent Reflection for November 30 – The First Sunday of Advent Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122: …

At the time of this writing, my family of seven plus two mutts are in an Airbnb in our own town. Two weeks ago, a small leak in our bathroom turned into the space being gutted from water damage. We were assigned project managers, contractors, and an adjuster to boot. …

November 24. 2025 – January 16. 2026 Marian Library Seeking Shelter Christmas Exhbit 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET Marian Library Gallery and Crèche Museum After they were turned away from the inn in Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph sought shelter elsewhere. In Nativity sets, different traditions place Jesus’ birth in …

(Note: The first installment of this 3-part series can be found in the November 2025 issue.) Some heard it as a child. Others were well into adulthood amid a lucrative career and serious relationship. That still small voice. That restless heart. That sense of emptiness despite having everything they thought …