N. Korea: Canadian pastor released
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Wednesday it released a Canadian pastor who has been serving a life sentence since 2015 for...
Concert for Caring seeks donors
SIDNEY — Concert of Caring, the major fundraising event for the Sidney Office of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, will be Oct....
Is the church really necessary?
The Christian Church and western civilization have grown up together. A study of world history would not be complete without accounting for the church’s...
Empowerment tea planned
SIDNEY — The fourth annual Bessie M. Freeling Women’s Empowerment Tea will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, at Countryside Commons, 890 Countryside Lane, Sidney....
The Way Corps Class of 2017 graduates
NEW KNOXVILLE — The Board of Directors of The Way International, in association with Camp Gunnison—The Way Household Ranch, Gunnison, Colorado, has announced the...
Film highlights plight of Middle East Christians
CINCINNATI — The One Church of Mercy Committee, made up of Roman, Maronite and Syro-Malabar rite Catholics as well as Orthodox Christians, will host...
Preparing for a heavenly vacation
I’m gearing up already. Even though I have two weeks until I go on vacation, I have already begun preparations! Indeed, for those who...
Jerusalem Palestinians find voice through prayer protests
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Palestinian Muslims have been praying in the streets of Jerusalem every evening — creating a new, surprisingly effective form...
Vacation Bible school planned
SIDNEY — Solid Rock Pentecostal Church, 2745 State Route 29N, will be holding its vacation Bible school from July 30 to Aug. 2.The theme...
Thunderstorm forecast prompts move of Mass
NEWPORT — Due to a thunderstorm forecast for Thursday, July 27, the annual Rural Urban Mass will be moved to Sts. Peter and Paul...