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St. Patrick’s Breastplate
I arise today Through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity, Through belief in the Threeness, Through confession of the Oneness of the Creator of creation. I arise today Through the strength of Christ’s birth with His baptism, Through the strength of His crucifixion with His burial, Through the …
St. Patrick’s Day Mass from Dublin LIVE!
Live streamed mass from Newman University Church and the Notre Dame-Newman Centre for Faith and Reason in Dublin, Ireland Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
Forged in Faith, Bonded in Brotherhood
How Fathers Team Helps Men Unite Work and Prayer by Kary Ellen Berger To be a Catholic father today is to live at the intersection of faith, family, and responsibility. It is a calling shaped by prayer and presence, providing and protecting, and learning how to love well in the …
Seminarian Spotlight: Deacon Peter Townsend
From Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology This is part of a series highlighting the stories of the men who are completing their formation for the priesthood at MTSM. To read more, click here. When Deacon Peter Townsend from the Diocese of Charlotte on Saturday, May 30 and begins …
Easter Basket Guide (Pascha)
A traditional, religious Easter (Pascha) basket is assembled by lining a wicker basket with a white, often embroidered, cloth to hold foods blessed for Easter Sunday. It features paska bread, eggs (pysanky), butter (often lamb-shaped), meats (sausage/ham), cheese, salt, horseradish, and a white candle, covered in cloth. Prepare the Basket …
Roses to Memories
Making Rosary Beads Out of Flowers by Matt Hess Catholics tend to collect rosaries without intending to form a collection. Each rosary recalls memories of special people, places, and sacraments, such as Grandpa’s First Communion rosary or the one you purchased while visiting Fatima. Jean Richmond has been helping people …
Sacrament of Confession “Be not afraid”.
Today’s video takes a look at going to confession, especially for young adults, addressing the anxiety, questions, and coming out of one’s comfort zone.
House of the Lord | St. Lawrence, Price Hill
by Gail Finke Origins St. Lawrence Church in Price Hill began as a parish for German immigrants, who hired one of the most popular German-born church architects in America to design the immense and elaborate Gothic building. Parishioners worshiped in a basement area they called “the catacombs” while the church …
We are Living Stones, Built on the Foundation of Christ
I played basketball and baseball in early grade school. I was never that great at either, but I learned a lot about what it means to be on a team and how to be a good teammate. My first lesson, however, simply moved me from standing alone to belonging. I …
Historical Threads of Faith and Labor
From the Archives | Michelle Smith What remains of Archbishop John Baptist Purcell’s life survives in fragments of brittle letters, handwritten ledgers, and the early pages of The Catholic Telegraph. Gathered together, they reveal not just a figure from the past, but a man constantly at work: writing, building, teaching, …
