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Event Alert: A unique series on History in the Archdiocese
St. Mary Hyde Park will host a 4-part series on Cincinnati’s Catholic History. Fr. David Endres, Dean of the Athenaeum and Professor of Church History and columnist for The Catholic Telegraph, will explore the history of our archdiocese as we approach the bicentennial. Fr. Endres’ multimedia presentations will explain how …
St. Vincent de Paul preparing for colder weather
Organization Kicks Off Annual Coat Drive on Monday, October 15, Aims to Provide 3,000 Coats This Year to Those in the Region in Need CINCINNATI – October 11, 2018 – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is kicking off its 17th annual coat drive on Monday, Oct. 15, at …
Reconciliation through sharing: Project Rachel helps women heal after abortion leaves scars
By Erin Schurenberg Mary Anne Boyd played a grassroots role in developing the resources and programming of the Project Rachel ministry for southwestern Ohio, as Respect Life director for the Cincinnati archdiocese in 1994. Although Boyd retired in 2013, she remains actively involved in Project Rachel ministry as a volunteer …
The Few, the Humble, the Sisters
Sister Leslie Keener, CDP For those in vocations work, there is no escaping talk of our current vocation “crisis.” Fifty years ago, religious Sisters seemed to be everywhere, running schools, hospitals, and other ministries. Now, there are fewer of us, true, but this isn’t—and shouldn’t be thought of as—a crisis. …
Archdiocese to mark Oct. 14 canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero
When the canonization ceremony for Blessed Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, is held in Rome on Oct. 14, Catholics in the archdiocese will be among those celebrating. Archbishop Romero, an outspoken advocate for the poor, was shot and killed March 24, 1980, as he celebrated Mass in a hospital …
Parishes join to help needy; Christ Child Society challenges poverty one child at a time
By Sharon Semanie If it takes a village to raise a child, 15 parishes within the Greater Miami Valley are paying it forward and making a difference in the lives of the young. They represent membership in the Christ Child Society (CCS) of Dayton, a vibrant organization dedicated to serving …
School enjoys success, growth: Good Shepherd Montessori grows, marks milestone year
The 20th anniversary of Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori will mark the success of developing a highly successful Catholic elementary school in the Montessori tradition. An Oct. 20 event will celebrate construction of a new building and renovation of the former Cure of Ars parish rectory into classroom space — testament …
A Question of Faith for October: Where did the rosary come from?
Q: Where did the rosary come from? A: The practice of praying the rosary is ancient. The rosary is often linked to St. Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). According to tradition, the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Dominic in southern France in the early …
Giving Catholic on Giving Tuesday
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is joining several dioceses across the country to host an #iGiveCatholic Giving Day on Nov. 27. Participating parishes, schools,and Catholic non-profit organizations will have the opportunity to raise funds online for their own local needs. There is no cost to organizations to participate. This fundraising initiative …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for October
The Mission of Religious That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice.
