Jesus’s self-giving sacrifice on the cross and His triumphant victory over death arm us with the grace needed to overcome the darkness of sin. That is what we celebrate at Easter. May Christ’s light radiate in your hearts and homes this Easter season.

Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 6, live broadcast from St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica at 5:00 p.m.

Chrism Mass April 4, live broadcast from St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Basilica

We begin April with the liturgical commemoration of the Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. There are cries of “Hosanna,” preparations for the Passover Feast, plots of betrayal, moments of intimacy, fear and loneliness. Only after passing through the darkness of Good Friday and the silence of Holy Saturday do we …

1) Respect Life Award Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr presented the 2022 Respect Life Award to Denise “Dennie” Stieritz on Jan. 15. A a longtime volunteer for Dayton Right to Life and educator at Carroll High, Stieritz has impacted thousands of students and adults through her pro-life witness and advocacy. 2) …

Before ascending into heaven, Jesus instructed His disciples saying, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt. 28:19). And, with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit, they did just that. The …

On the eve of His passion and death, Jesus took ordinary bread and wine, blessed them, and gave them to His friends as His Body and Blood commanding, “Do this in memory of me.” The next day He offered Himself – Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity – to God the …

“What made you decide to convert to Catholicism?” This is one of the main questions I’m asked when people find out I’m a convert, especially friends in Catholic circles. There are a lot of factors I can point to in response. I married a cradle Catholic who had a reversion …

by Dominick Albano It’s hard to imagine a heartbreak worse than losing a child. When a young Catholic speaker gave a Lenten parish mission, he shared with the audience his dreams for his children. “I pray that they will be happy, healthy and, most importantly, holy.” After the talk, a …

This evening the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be participating in the National Prayer Vigil for Life.  National Prayer Vigil for Life – Holy Hour with Archbishop Schnurr   National Prayer Vigil for Life – Overnight Eucharistic Adoration