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Pope Francis continues gradual improvement during convalescence

The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements during his recovery at the Casa Santa Marta, and comments on the Pope’s unexpected visit to St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. By Vatican News The Pope’s convalescence continues according to the indications of the doctors, …
Chaminade Julienne Prepares for Transition of Leadership

Strong community support, a vibrant student body, an expanding campus footprint and an increasingly vital role in the Downtown Dayton community— Dan Meixner ‘84, president, has been instrumental in positioning Chaminade Julienne for the future—a future that will now include a new president. After more than 20 years at the …
Return to Confession.. but what do I do?

How to return to confession If you have been away from the church, or if you have been reluctant or unable to see a priest for confession, you are invited to experience the reconciling peace of Christ through the grace of this sacrament, also called the sacrament of reconciliation. Peace …
Flood Information 2025

Rising waters are expected to reach the St Rose parking lot around noon, Sunday, April 6, so noon Mass is canceled. Please use caution if you are planning to attend 8:30am or 10:30am Mass at St Rose. Daily Mass is also canceled on Tuesday through Friday, April 8 through April 11. …
LIVE! The Installation Mass of Most Reverend Robert G Casey April 3

On Thursday, April 3, Archbishop-designate Robert G. Casey will be installed as the eleventh Bishop and tenth Metropolitan Archbishop of Cincinnati. The Installation Mass will take place at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. In-person attendance to the Mass is by invitation only. We cordially …
Xavier University Names Richard Pitino As Men’s Basketball Head Coach

By: Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications CINCINNATI – Xavier University Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced tonight that Richard Pitino will be the new Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Pitino has been the head coach at the University of New Mexico for the past four seasons. “We are excited to welcome Richard Pitino as …
8 things to know and share about the Annunciation

By Jimmy Akin National Catholic Register, Apr 8, 2024 / 04:00 am Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Annunciation. Usually it’s celebrated on March 25. This day celebrates the appearance of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce the incarnation. What’s going on and why is this day …
Breaking News: Blessing the crowd outside Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis makes first public appearance in weeks

By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Mar 23, 2025 / 07:04 am Shortly before his expected release on Sunday, Pope Francis made a brief appearance from a fifth-floor balcony of the Gemelli Clinic in Rome to a crowd of faithful gathered outside the hospital. The moment marked his first public engagement in …
Cardinal Dolan explains why Catholics genuflect in church

By Walter Sánchez Silva ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 22, 2025 / 09:00 am Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, explained one of the expressions of reverence Catholics make in church — genuflection — and why they make this sign. In a video posted on X, the cardinal commented that …
Pope Francis Update: Pope is improving and increasingly uses less high-flow oxygen

While the Pope’s condition continues to be stable, the Holy See Press Office explains “the doctors have not yet given any indication regarding his discharge from the hospital.” By Vatican News 3/21/2025 3:30 p.m. On Friday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: …