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Father Michael Seger, Seminary Teacher, Dead at 66
Reverend Michael Anthony Seger died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at age 66. He was born on July 13, 1950. He earned an M.A. degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s in Divinity from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West, Cincinnati. He was ordained to the priesthood by …
Saturating our hearts in joy and prayer
By Jeanne Hunt Had enough? What I mean is that all of us are being bombarded by rants, propaganda, crazy media news… Need I say more? The world around us is full of fear and anger. Scripture tells us to be “in the world but not of it.” (“I gave …
President of U.S. Bishops Conference Responds to the Palm Sunday Explosions at Two Coptic Churches
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has issued the following statement in response to explosions on Palm Sunday at two Coptic Christian churches in Egypt that have killed at least 40 and injured at least 100: “In the early hours of Palm Sunday, …
PRAYER RALLY SUPPORTS MOTHER FACING DEPORTATION
People of all faiths will join in an ecumenical “Mercy for Maribel” prayer service at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9, to pray that Maribel Trujillo Diaz not be deported but be allowed to remain with her loving family in Hamilton. Participants will gather at St. Joseph Church, 171 Washington Street, …
ARCHDIOCESE DECRIES ICE REMOVAL OF MOTHER OF FOUR
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati on April 6, 2017 issued the following statement in response to actions taken Wednesday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): The Trump Administration has repeatedly announced that its approach towards immigration enforcement would focus on public safety and removing criminal elements from our communities. Today, we …
St. Albert the Great Parish Fight against Dayton Hunger
According to the Dayton Daily News, 17% of Dayton area residents, including 39,390 children, go hungry. St. Albert the Great Parish is working to reduce that percentage! From the Summit that was held last year at the parish, an Annual Service Project Committee was formed. The Parish’s focus this year …
Production Concludes on Television Series Pilot Based on Sister of Charity of Cincinnati
Delhi Township, Ohio – Production recently concluded on the pilot of the television series “At the End of the Santa Fe Trail,” based on the life of Servant of God and Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, Sister Blandina Segale. Sister Blandina is currently under consideration for beatification and canonization in …
Discerning becoming a Deacon
Lent is a time for renewal and a time for discernment: What is God calling me to do? The Diaconate is the foundation of the ministry of the Order of Deacon: a divine vocational call. A call to vocation is a grace from God. There are many ways in which …
Ursuline’s annual Canned Food Drive Far Surpasses Past Years
Collecting over 29,000 Pounds for 10 Community Partners CINCINNATI, OH – Ursuline Academy proudly announced the results of the 2017 annual Canned Food Drive: over the course of three days, Ursuline students brought in 29,450 pounds of canned goods, personal care, and household items for 10 agencies in the community. …
Catholics Respond to Refugee and Immigration Crisis
CINCINNATI, January 31, 2017 – Father Daniel Groody, CSC, the award-winning filmmaker of “Dying to Live: A Migrant’s Journey” will speak at a free presentation at 7:30 pm on April 5 at Bellarmine Chapel at Xavier University. His presentation is entitled: A God of Life and a Civilization of Love: …
