The gas pump was irritatingly slow; and for a mama with a rare hour to herself, I was not excited about how long it was taking to fill my tank. Using this opportunity to clean out the van, I stepped away to toss the trash, and he approached. “’Scuse me …

Imagine if, overnight, every phone, computer and television stopped working: no notifications, no screens, no newsfeed. You can’t even check your email. The next day would feel like a different world, unfamiliar and unnerving. Even if this silence lasted for just 24 hours, what would it be like? Aside from …

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful, look favorably on your servant Francis, whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd; Grant, we pray, that by word and example he may be of service to those over whom he presides so that, together …

The priest who baptized me has left active ministry and no longer functions as a priest. Does that invalidate my baptism? Early in its history, the Church struggled with the question of whether a sacrament’s validity was impacted by the minister’s personal faith, devotion or moral state. Some argued that …

With its striking single spire that towers over downtown Cincinnati, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains stands as a testament to the faith of local Catholics, both past and present, and is truly an architectural treasure. Its exterior and grounds feature compelling images before one even enters. A …

By Diego López Marina ACI Prensa Staff, Feb 15, 2025 / 06:00 am Six young people who lived with deep faith and committed their lives to the Church that Jesus founded are on their way to being proclaimed saints, with most of them currently on the path to beatification. From Carlo …

On Wednesday, at noon in Rome, Pope Francis announced that he has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr from pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and has appointed Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, as the 11th archbishop of the …

Pope Francis announced today that he has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr from pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and has appointed Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, as the 11th archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Archbishop-designate Casey …

Every day at Mercy McAuley High School, students bring their creativity to life under the guidance of art teacher Natalie Fischer. From photography to sculpture to digital art, Fischer not only teaches her students artistic skills, she also weaves Catholic faith elements into their learning experience. Fischer, herself a graduate …

by Susan Bergman In the spring of 2022, Sami Kremer found herself at a crossroads. She had always dreamed of being a stay-at- home mom, but college debt kept her working outside the home. Life grew even more challenging when her first son was born with health issues, leaving her …