Faith Fact: How does the Vatican appoint a bishop?
May 1, 2025
As you may expect, the Vatican’s process for choosing a Bishop is arcane, esoteric and very deliberate.
Author: Collin Vogt
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
April 1, 2025
While not quite as ubiquitous as Santa Claus is for Christmas, the Easter Bunny is one of the modern
What is the Seven Sisters Ministry?
April 1, 2025
Seven Sisters ministry began in 2010 when a Minnesota woman felt a “nudge” to offer prayer specifically for the benefit of her pastor through a holy hour each week. The concept grew from there.
About Saint Joseph
March 1, 2025
There’s not a Christian anywhere in the world who does not know Saint Joseph, and it is generally agreed that he is one of the most important figures in Christianity.
Meet Chris Jickess
March 1, 2025
Chris Jickess, diocesan director of accounting and financial reporting, knew she wanted a change in her life, and God heard her prayers—even though she hadn’t started looking for a new job yet.
Understanding Catholic Funeral Rites
November 1, 2024
In the Catholic Church, a funeral is as much about honoring the life of the faithful departed as it is about consoling those left behind. The funeral rites of the Church—the vigil, funeral liturgy and the committal (burial)—exist to intercede on behalf of those who have passed away and to bring closure to the living.
Healer of Our Every Ill
October 4, 2024
The inheritance of the Catholic faith is so rich with incredible people who are still accessible to us now, through our prayers—so who are some to whom you can pray for your health or the health of a loved one?
Chefs for Charity
September 1, 2024
The inaugural Chefs for Charity event will be held September 26 at the Eastwood Event Center in Niles.
What is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?
September 1, 2024
September 14f is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross—not a person, and not a celebration of a particularly important liturgical event. So, what exactly are we feasting about?
St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish, Jefferson, celebrates its church building’s 100th anniversary
August 1, 2024
The origins of St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish can be traced back to the 1850s. At the time, Catholicism was still largely persecuted in America, but the Catholic community in Jefferson requested a Mass from Bishop Joshua Young of Erie, Pennsylvania.
