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Get Christmas-Ready and be a Superhero This Advent!
The Catholic Spelunker. noun. 1. a column specializing in curious exploration of fun stuff and Catholic geekery 2. a source of helpful tools and resources for living a great life 3. a bunch of stuff Dominick Albano thinks is cool We’re getting into Advent, so you know there had to …
Fact or fiction? Nine popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mexico City, Mexico, Dec 12, 2019 / 04:00 am (CNA).- In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of several popular myths and legends, especially in Mexico, where she appeared. Fr. Eduardo Chávez was the postulator for Juan Diego’s …
Saint Nicholas Inspires all ages at the Shrine
MARIA STEIN, Ohio (November 27, 2019) – The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics recently hosted two events featuring St. Nicholas, to celebrate his feast day on December 6th. St. Nicholas of Myra was a fourth century bishop in Turkey who was noted for his generosity and the miracles …
Quick Pics: Elder paints in the Holiday on the Hill Painting Contest
The Elder Art Department participated again this year in the Holiday on the Hill Painting Contest. This year’s painting contest theme was “Holiday Traditions” and the painting is located at Warsaw Federal. Elder’s window won 1st place in the high school category.
Farm Work Forges Friendships and Faith
Story & photo by M.D. Pitman The quarterly trek the young women from Mount Notre Dame and Seton High Schools take are about much more than just helping some of south-central Kentucky’s farmers tend their land. It’s a spiritual journey that teaches the students about humility, kindness and fellowship all …
St. Rose of Lima Presents “A Very Merry Christmas”
By Rebecca Sontag “All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul’s refreshment.” –Johann Sebastian Bach Christmas is a time of wonderment and delight when even the dull early winter skies are made new with the glimmer of rich decorations and the twinkling …
Today’s Video: What the World Gets Wrong About “Christmas Spirit”
There is definitely a spirit to Christmas. Based on Hollywood movies, you might think that this spirit is of giving, of peace on earth, or even of family. For Christians, this is a major oversimplification, and misses a bit part of what Christmas is about. Father Casey talks about not …
Photo Essay: Celebrating the Elder Panthers Football Post-Season
2019 will be a memorable season for the Elder Panthers as they earned a trip to Canton in the State Finals. The Portable Pit was out in force in Piqua and Canton with students, fans, and alums filling the stands. OPSWA All-Ohio Teams Announced Post Season Honors First Team Offense …
Friday Night Football in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Friday Night Football in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati STATE FINAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Division I Elder Panthers 14 vs. Pickerington Central Tigers 21 Division II La Salle Lancers 34 vs. Massilon Washington Tigers 17 La Salle Lancers State Champions! OPSWA All-Ohio Teams Announced From the Archdiocese of Cincinnati High Schools 2019 DIVISION I OPSWA …
Special video on this the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the solemn celebration of belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It is universally celebrated on December 8, nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary, which is celebrated on September 8. The Immaculate Conception is one of the …