4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (347+ words) STEUBENVILLE " Franciscan University of Steubenville will host leading theologians and biblical scholars from around the world June 26-28 for the International Theology Symposium, the Renaissance of Biblical Theology, an academic conference exploring the resurgence of Scripture-centered theology in the life of…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago  (813+ words) STEUBENVILLE " The Rev. Robert Spitzer, SJ, and Timothy Busch, 2026 commencement speakers at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, encouraged graduates to "go out and fulfill your purpose" and promised they had been formed by the school to "leave a legacy of…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (1250+ words) VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV had tried during his first year as pontiff to insist that his essential role was that of a pastor accompanying his flock. President Donald Trump's continuing criticisms " and Leo's increasingly bold retorts " complicated the effort…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (771+ words) Derek Redd APPOINTED " The Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, who has been appointed as the 10th Bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, speaks to the audience at his introduction Friday. The Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala's appointment as the 10th Bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (692+ words) Derek Redd RETIRED " The Most Rev. Mark Brennan, Bishop of the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, talks with the diocese's incoming bishop, the Most Rev. Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, on Friday at the diocese's Chancery offices. The Most Rev. Mark Brennan came to the Roman…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (978+ words) Most authorities agree that a missionary, Mr. Roberts, first introduced the lovely Bermuda Easter lily, which so many of us enjoy today. Many of the Easter lilies which symbolize the Resurrection in churches everywhere are Bermuda lilies. Thousands and thousands…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (575+ words) STEUBENVILLE " Franciscan University of Steubenville welcomed Pope Leo XIV's proclamation of 2026 as the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi in honor of the 800th anniversary of his death. To celebrate, the university has designated several chapels on campus as pilgrimage…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (198+ words) WEIRTON " St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church will celebrate area first responders this week, with the observance of a Blue Mass. The Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the parish, located at 229 California Ave. in Weirton. Celebrated by…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (619+ words) The Rev. James Martin, a New York-based Jesuit author and editor, said Leo told him he intended to continue Pope Francis" policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy. The meeting, which lasted…...