Reverend James J. Manning died on Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born on February 19, 1948, in Dayton, and baptized at Holy Trinity Church, Dayton. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary and studied Philosophy and Theology at Mount St. Mary Seminary of the …

We see signs of summer’s passing in golden leaves, shortening days, misty mornings, autumn glow. We sense its passing in rain that dampens, winds that chill, Harvest’s bounty placed on show. Creator God, who brings forth both green shoot and hoar frost, sunrise and sunset, we bring our thanks for …

GameDay Mass Times Welcome Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirate Fans !!! This weekend The Finale, the Reds play the Pittsburgh Pirate Fans on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22.  First pitch on Saturday is 1:15 p.m. and Sunday at 1:10 p.m. Below are Mass times downtown to enhance your Twenty Fifth  …

September 19, 2024 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ and all people of goodwill, In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is asked by a scholar of the law, “And who is my neighbor?” when faced with upholding the greatest commandment. Jesus replied with the parable of the Good Samaritan. Today, …

God’s Garden, on the grounds of St. Paul Church in the St. Gaspar Family of Parishes, is about community. First and foremost, it grows fresh vegetables for local food pantries to distribute to those in need. But it is also about bringing volunteers together from local parishes, connecting them with …

Welcome to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati – America’s Oktoberfest Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is back and bigger than ever in 2024! Get ready to join the excitement at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove for an unforgettable celebration of Cincinnati’s rich German heritage. Thursday, September 14: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 20: 11:00 …

  In a visually saturated world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and become desensitized to beauty. Visio Divina, Latin for “divine seeing,” encourages us to slow down and engage in visual contemplation, using art as a profound tool for connecting with the Divine. A Guide to Visio Divina Begin by …

As a theology major, I earned my degree turning thousands of pages of spiritual reading—saints’ reflections, papal documents and biblical analysis. I remember highlighting lines that pierced my heart; whole paragraphs of intricate wording that went right to my soul. There is no end in the Faith to the number …

Cincinnati Catholic artist, Holly Schapker, believes that art has the power to change everything. The Xavier University graduate’s paintings have been displayed in the most beautiful churches, universities and libraries across the world, including Brazil, Kenya and Peru. She even had an oil painting of Pope Francis’ mother gifted to …

Lord of Mercy, Prince of Peace, This date, 9-11, carries a heavy burden of memory. This day does not pass in the calendar without our remembering. We remember images of death and destruction. Images that human eyes were never meant to see. We remember words our ears were never meant …