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A Closer Look by Kenneth Craycraft: Immigration Policy Must Have a Preferential Option for the Alien

Regardless of the political position one advocates, immigration and refugee policy is primarily a moral theological issue. Of course, policy deliberations necessarily involve a number of considerations, including economic, financial and political factors. But, like any moral issue, the primary source for our deliberation should be Catholic moral theology, not …
Editor’s Note: Finding Hope Amidst the Darkness

It was the weekend following a difficult week – a chance to be with my family, to soak in the joy and innocence of life through the eyes of my children. On Sunday, as I got out of bed and began to ready myself for the morning routine, I saw …
Throwback Thursday Photo Essay Special: A look back at McNicholas Rockets First Night Game

On Friday, August 24, 2018, the McNicholas Rockets hosted their first night game.
Reflections from the Dayton Tragedy

Story by John Stegeman • photos by Jeff Unroe Early on Aug. 4, a gunman killed nine people and wounded 30 other. Responding immediately, police shot and killed the shooter in Dayton’s Oregon Historic District. In the days before the shooting, however, it was a very different scene. Music drifted …
Meet Your New Deacon Class

By Deacon Mark Machuga In 1964, the Second Vatican Council document Lumen Gentium restored the order of deacon as a permanent rank of the hierarchy of the Church. For, strengthened by sacramental grace [deacons] are dedicated to the People of God, in conjunction with the bishop and his body of …
Photo Essay: Celtic Mass 2019

In August, it was the Celtic Festival in Cincinnati. Check out the photos!
First day of classes at the Seminary

It was the first day of classes at the Athenaeum of Ohio for the 2019-2020 Academic year. Here’s a look at our seminarians and faculty as we pray for them to have a blessed year!
Photo Essay: A beautiful Marian Procession in Botkins

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother August 15, parishioners in the Petersburg Region processed through the streets of Botkins celebrating the Blessed Mother.
Today’s Video: 5 Things the Church Can Learn from Crossfit

In Today’s Video, Father Mike points out five things the Church can learn from one of the latest fitness crazes, Crossfit: 1. In Crossfit gyms, you’re seen, you’re known, and you’re missed when you’re not there. How often does someone stop coming to church without us even noticing? 2. Crossfit …
Photo Essay: Orientation at Elder and Mercy McAuley High Schools

The sun is setting earlier and earlier, and it’s that time of year where students are returning to school. Elder in Price Hill and Mercy McAuley in College Hill held there Freshman Orientation earlier this week.