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The 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal is underway: How you can Impact the stories for others
Everyone Has a Story You have a story. Where have you been? Where are you at now in your life? Where do you hope to be in the future? Most likely, there are people who have helped you along the way. They have made a difference in your life; they …
A life of caring for others: Sister of Charity/former hospital COO serves the sick and homebound, one at a time
By Eileen Connelly, OSU Great joy accompanies the realization of God’s true calling for us, and it is shared as we reach out to others. Such has been the case with Sister of Charity Cincinnati Lynn Heper throughout her ministry as a nurse and caregiver. “It’s such a gift to …
Pro-life Bill Passes House, Ohio Democrats Vote Against It
By Gail Finke All Ohio Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted for the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Friday, and three of Ohio’s four Democrats voted against it. The fourth did not vote. The bill passed 241-183 with six Democrats voting for it and no Republicans voting …
34th Annual Pro-Life Procession Marks Roe v. Wade
By Gail Finke Tom Condit outlined three encouraging trends at the 34th annual Cincinnati Pro-life Rosary Procession and Rally Saturday. The attorney and long-time pro-life activist said a surprising first year for the Trump administration, the dwindling number of abortion clinics in the United States, and the growing numbers of …
A super cookoff at St. John Neumann Parish
On January 20, an enlightening evening of cooking took place before a sold-out crowd at St. John Neumann Parish. The stars of the show were Father Leo Patalinghug, guest chef from Baltimore Maryland, and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s own Father Kyle Schnippel. Born in the Philippines and raised in Baltimore, Father …
HHS Division Established to Protect Freedom of Conscience
By Gail Finke A new division at the federal Department of Health and Human Services will “restore federal enforcement of our nation’s laws that protect the fundamental and unalienable rights of conscience and religious freedom,” according to HHS Acting Secretary Eric Hargan. Announced Jan. 18, the division is part of …
Passionately pro-life: This year’s Respect Life honoree Rosie Prier plays a vital role behind the scenes
By Walt Schaefer “I will never forget that day,” said Rosie Prier: Dec. 14, 1996. “I was the only person available to initially counsel a woman who came to our women’s center thinking we were the abortion clinic. After talking with me, then having an ultrasound, she left deciding to …
Bakers Gonna Bake: Parish Priest one of Two Local Competitors on ABC Contest
By Gail Finke Neither of them were long-time bakers when they applied to be on network television’s only prime time baking contest. An experienced cook, he’d only been baking for a few months. She’d baked cakes, lots of them – and after baking for her large wedding last winter, had …
Local March for Life Events
By Gail Finke Monday is the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decision that legalized abortion on demand, up until the moment of birth, in the United States and has led to the slaughter of more than 55 million unborn children. Thousands from Greater Cincinnati attend …