University of Dayton Archives

From hipsters to selfies and even diapers, Dayton’s nativity scenes have it all

Dec 24, 2019

A new exhibit at the University of Dayton displays pieces from 3,700 nativity sets.

By Nick Mayrand

Dayton Catholics see need to spur action from mass shooting

Aug 8, 2019

The Aug. 4 mass shooting at a bar in Dayton’s Oregon District has affected the local Catholic community.

By Don Clemmer

Finding grace in singleness: How being single is still part of the Church

Aug 14, 2017

For Christians, there are two states of life that are permanent: marriage and vowed religious life. But single people have a baptismal vocation, too – and we all should expect to live out seasons of singleness in some way or other.

By Charles C. Camosy

A Catholic’s Guide to March Madness: On to the Final Four

Mar 30, 2015

The Final Four of the NCAA tournament is now set, and in spite of valiant efforts on the part of the remaining Catholic schools, all were eliminated from the tournament over the weekend. After Xavier’s loss in the round of 16, two Catholic schools remained in the Elite 8. Notre

By Crux Staff

A Catholic’s Guide to March Madness: The first weekend

Mar 23, 2015

The first weekend of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament provided many thrills for those watching the action. The dramatic scene of Georgia State coach Ron Hunter falling off his courtside chair after his son TJ hit the game-winning shot against Baylor will live on in the lore of the tournament

By Crux Staff

A Catholic’s Guide to March Madness

Mar 19, 2015

For fans of college basketball, March is a month of delight. When I was in school, my basketball-obsessed friends and I would do our best to skip class and not miss a game of March Madness. We would hang on every referee’s call as we advocated on behalf of the

By Crux Staff