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‘The Phenomenon’ is baptized at age 46: Soccer great Ronaldo Nazario embraces Catholic faith
By Diego Lopez Marina ACI Prensa Staff, Sep 13, 2023 / 14:15 pm Tuesday was a special day for Ronaldo Luís Nazario da Lima, the Brazilian and world soccer legend nicknamed “O Fenômeno” (“The Phenomenon”), who at the age of 46 took a significant step in his life of faith by …
Roger Staubach lends name to Purcell Marian Home Stadium
CINCINNATI – Purcell Marian High School is pleased to announce Staubach Stadium as the name of their planned athletic complex, slated to open in the Fall of 2023. “We are thrilled to have Marianne and Roger Staubach’s support in the naming of this stadium. There isn’t a Cavalier today who …
The Virgin and the national soccer team give hope to Argentines, priest says
By CNA Staff ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 6, 2023 / 17:00 pm The World Cup won by the Argentine soccer team arrived Wednesday at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján as a way of thanking the Virgin for the team winning the world championship. The rector of the basilica, Father …
Messi: Will he keep his promise to the Virgin Mary after winning the World Cup?
By CNA Staff CNA Newsroom, Dec 19, 2022 / 12:45 pm After Argentina’s victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a promise made by soccer superstar Lionel Messi to the Virgin Mary has resurfaced. Will he fulfill it? Lionel Messi, 35, played his fifth World Cup wearing Argentina’s jersey and …
Hundreds of fans of soccer legend Pelé pray in front of hospital for his recovery
by CNA Staff CNA Newsroom, Dec 6, 2022 / 15:00 pm More than a hundred Santos Soccer Club fans gathered Sunday in front of the hospital in Brazil where Pelé, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, is undergoing treatment, to pray for his recovery. The ACESSA.com website …
Faith on the Field
What’s the connection between sports and our Catholic faith? It’s the journey of discovery for professional soccer player Erin Yenney. The 29-year-old Troy, OH, native has found plenty of opportunity to live her faith, deepen her relationship with God and evangelize, all while traveling the world as she played the …
Chaminade Julienne High School announces Josh Thomas as Head Coach for Men’s Soccer
When the Chaminade Julienne men’s soccer team kicks off the 2020 season, there will be a new head coach at the helm but he will be a familiar face to the Eagles faithful. After completing a thorough search process, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School announced Friday that Josh Thomas – …
For His Glory Seton Athletes Direct Focus to God
By M.D. Pitman The record for the Seton 2012 soccer season didn’t match the talent on the team – then Erika Maurer started talking about God. “We had a really terrible season, but we were a talented team and couldn’t figure out what was going on,” she said. “So heading …
Photo Essay: Rose (Lavelle), White and Blue at Mount Notre Dame
An amazing afternoon during Rose, White and Blue as Mount Notre Dame alumna and 2019 World Cup Soccer Champion Rose Lavelle ’13 visited January 17.
Rise Together: An Unforgettable Halftime at FCC
This home video by Toby Tripp shows his son, Bradley, making a goal. By Gail Finke “Oh Cincy is! So wonderful!” One of the cheers popular in “the Bailey,” the famous, raucous cheering section for Cincinnati’s two-year-old professional soccer team, Football Club Cincinnati or FCC, starts with those words. …