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October 21: Saint Ursula and the Virgins of Cologne

In the fourth century the pagan Saxons began to invade England, intent on destroying the Catholic Faith and violating the purity of all young English virgins. It was in the midst of this that a group of remarkable English girls fled from England to the Continent. This group included Saint Ursula and ten …
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL KICKS OFF WINTER COAT DRIVE

Annual effort to collect thousands of coats for Tri-State neighbors begins CINCINNATI, OH – October 19, 2022 – As colder weather begins to settle in the Tri-State, St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati (SVDP) is launching its 22nd annual Coat Drive. SVDP is asking the public for donations of new and gently …
8 things Vatican II says about the Blessed Virgin Mary

by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 17, 2022 / 10:00 am Nearly 60 years ago, Vatican II recognized several titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But it focused on one in particular: “Mother.” On Oct. 11, the Catholic Church marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second …
The Tragedy of Sin Part 1

This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (TOB). In last month’s reflection, we explored the state of our first parents at the beginning of time, which was marked by the Four Harmonies—between man and God; within man himself; between …
Saints of the Eucharist: Saint Stanislaus

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The Challenge and Blessing of Hospitality

What is hospitality? You might say hospitality means welcoming people and making them feel at home. It means being friendly and generous, especially toward strangers. This is true—but when we turn to the Bible, several themes indicate there is much more at stake. A SALVATION ISSUE The Modern Catholic Dictionary …
Prison Ministry A Humble place to Serve

by Patricia McGeever Wait-listed last year for her fall college semester, Maria DeRoo asked God what she should do with this newfound time. The answer landed her in a women’s prison as a volunteer with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s prison ministry. “It’s been a very humbling place to go and …
Demanding More than We Can Give

“The human person is a good toward which the only proper attitude is love.” – Pope St. John Paul II This year my husband has become somewhat of a hobbyist at having surgery. Afflicted with various health problems, he submitted each to medical experts who responded with, “We need to …
A Voice for the Voiceless

This year marks Dayton Right to Life’s golden anniversary for providing services to mothers and families in the archdiocese’s northern region. It formed in May 1972 when area individuals recognized the growing threat to the sanctity of life. “[When I spoke] with our founders and our founders’ children, I was …
Cheerful Givers

A cheerful giver doesn’t have to be someone with immense finances. It’s someone who understands that their financial worth on Earth does not equate to their treasures in heaven. This is true for multiple donors who pledged to share their wealth with the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA), a mission connected …