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St. Cecilia Students Make Top Shelf Marks for Inaugural Top Chef Fundraiser
by M.D. Pitman An eighth-grade class trip to Washington, D.C., often rounds out a student’s elementary education, and making an experience like this happen can “level the playing field when it comes to education,” said Michael Goedde, principal of St. Cecilia School in Oakley. The school’s graduating eighthgraders will make …
Did you know, Laurel Court by Gail Finke
LAUREL COURT Home of Archbishops John T. McNicholas and Karl J. Alter, was originally the mansion of a Cincinnati industrialist? It’s been fully restored and is now a wedding and event center. Located in College Hill, at the highest point in Hamilton County Le Petit Trianon is the home of …
Revealing the Heart of Christ: Archdiocese Awards Respect Life Award to Tensing and Boyd
by Kara Ross Each year, the Archdiocesan Office for Respect Life Ministries honors two people who embody the call to… “proclaim that human life is a precious gift from God” through their work in the Respect Life arena. Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr celebrates these two individuals and presents them with …
Catholic Charities CEO to Retire in April: Bergh’s Tenure Brought Program Expansion and New Services
by Eileen Connelly, OSU When Ted Bergh retires from his position as CEO of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio (CCSWO) on April 3, he will do so knowing he responded to God’s call, along with making an indelible impact on the lives of those experiencing poverty. Bergh, who ministered with Catholic …
Millennial Giving: A Complex Situation
by John Stegeman There’s a presumption in some circles that Millennials (generally described as those born between 1980 and 2000) are not engaged in charitable giving, but a look at the data suggests this isn’t true. The reality is that Millennials are supporting non-profits, they just have fewer financial resources …
In Profile: Dina Beach, Assistant Director of Latino Catechesis Attributes Miracle and Faith to Her Survival
by Eileen Connelly, OSU Holy Spirit, breathe in me. Breathe in me.” That was Dina Beach’s prayer immediately following a devastating car accident last July 13, as she sat amid the wreckage. Months later, after a slow, and often painful, recovery, accompanied by steadfast prayer, Beach, assistant director of Latino …
Seton, Elder Honor Their Own with Hall of Fame
by M.D. Pitman Maribeth Samoya and Dave and Carol Allen are legends in the performing arts circles at Elder and Seton. And now, they’re hall-of-famers. The trio was inducted on Feb. 8 into the Seton and Elder Performing Arts Series Hall of Fame, and were honored and humbled by the …
7 Resources to Help Bring Faith Home
7 Resources to Help Bring Faith Home Download the PDF: 7 Resources to Bring the Faith Home Missing religious education and Catholic school? Here are 7 fun resources to help you and your family keep the faith-learning going at home! With kids out of school, Masses canceled and religious education …
St. Vincent De Paul temporarily closing its seven area thrift stores in response to Coronavirus threat
Social services assistance is still being offered with changes in application and delivery process CINCINNATI, March 19, 2020 – Effective at the end of business yesterday, Thursday, March 19, St. Vincent de Paul is closing the retail operations of its seven area thrift stores until further notice. The decision to …
Today’s Video: How Should Catholics Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Father Mike gives us some advice about how we should respond to the coronavirus pandemic. He begins with the story of the recent pilgrimage he took to Israel amid the coronavirus outbreak.