ADRIAN, MICHIGAN—March 23, 2020—Sister Barbara Gass, formerly known as Sister Gerald Cecelia Gass, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 93 years of age and in the 75th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation. Sister Barbara was born …

It is impossible to divorce religious faith (or lack thereof) from political commitments. While legislators and judges might try to keep religious and political institutions distinct from one another—to build Thomas Jefferson’s famous “wall of separation between Church and State”—belief (or unbelief) is a necessary factor in the way all …

The Catholic Conference of Ohio, chaired by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, has released a statement extending the temporary suspension of all publicly celebrated Masses and liturgies through and including Sunday, May 3. The archdiocesan website, www.catholiccincinnati.org, is live-streaming daily and weekend Masses from the Cathedral …

DAYTON, Ohio — University of Dayton faculty donated more than 10,000 gloves, 500 face masks and 100 coverall garments to healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think this effort shows how giving something, even if it’s a small amount, can help, and it empowers people to …

Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is still serving local families in Greater Cincinnati during the COVID-19 pandemic. A message from Tony Stieritz

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions APRIL Freedom from Addiction We pray that those suffering from addiction may be helped and accompanied.

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Sister Claire Louise Sharpshair, 88, died March 30 at Maria Joseph Center in Dayton, Ohio, under the care of Hospice. She was born March 1932 in Cincinnati and entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood in Dayton August 30, 1950. For 70 years she faithfully served God’s people throughout Ohio …

by Patricia McGeever It’s the job of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brent Suter to strike out hitters, but the Moeller High School graduate’s passion is to #StrikeOutWaste and save the planet. “I watched a couple of documentaries in high school. An Inconvenient Truth was one that really stuck out,” said Suter. …

PROFESSIONAL – ARCHDIOCESAN: Ordained Priest, Roman Catholic Church……………………………………….1959 Assistant Chancellor, Archdiocese of Cincinnati………………………………1961-63 Faculty, Athenaeum of Ohio (Saint Gregory Seminary)…………………….1963-74 Vice President, Athenaeum of Ohio……………………………………………….  1968-74 Rector, Saint Gregory Seminary……………………………………………………. 1968-74 Synodal Judge, Archdiocesan Tribunal……………………………………………1971-82 Director of Educational Services……………………………………………………  1974-82 Auxiliary Bishop, Cincinnati (Titular Bishop of Hodelm)………………….1974-82 Vicar General……………………………………………………………………………..   1974-82 …