For years I’ve moonlighted as a minimalist consultant, guiding clients as they simplify their possessions and demands on their time. Talking about simplicity makes me bubble over with enthusiasm, as when you share a life-changing book or a crowd- pleasing recipe. You’ve found something so good that it’s hard not …

What better way to bring a Family of Parishes together than through the Eucharist, the source and summit of Catholic life? That was the thought of Father Ed Burns and his staff at Tri- County Catholics Family of Parishes, which includes St. Gabriel and St. Michael churches in Cincinnati and …

The Archdiocesan Choir offers opportunities for those with limited time (because of their own parish music responsibilities) to join with the Cathedral Choir and Brass in singing for our ordination masses this spring. This is a great way to serve our local church and participate in joyful solemn liturgies at …

Catholics mark the beginning of the holy season of Lent with the reception of blessed ashes, acknowledging our sinfulness and the reality that one day we ourselves will return to dust. Over the course of these 40 days, the Church encourages us to refocus our lives on the things of …

The Very Reverend Anthony R. Brausch, President & Rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology (MTSM) announced a pair of promotions for members of the MTSM faculty this week. Dr. Kenneth Craycraft’s is now a Professor of Moral Theology, having his promotion from associate professor approved by …

Did you know that Cincinnati has the longest continually running passion play in the United States? In years past, The St. John Passion Play had a cast and crew of over 200 people and reached thousands through its performances. COVID could have meant the end of the play, but a …

MCCW Forum 2024 Dates: April 25 – 28, 2024 Location: Hilton Netherland Plaza Cincinnati, OH Contact: MCCW Forum Director, Rebecca Lockhard: [email protected] Contact: MCCW Interim President, Joan LaPore: [email protected] Open to all current, retired, active duty, veteran, military spouse/retired spouse dependent, embassy, and DoD Catholic women over the age of 18. …

1) New Blue Ribbon Schools St. Margaret of York School and St. Mary’s School in Hyde Park earned the designation of an Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School for 2023. The U.S. Department of Education recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools this year and stated that National …

The most obvious association that people have with Lent is of “giving something up.” In many cases, of course, this is perfectly legitimate. Along with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three traditional pillars of Lenten observance, and it is mandated (with exceptions) on Ash Wednesday and Good …

The original building used for Masses (celebrated by visiting priests) at what is now Holy Angels Parish in Sidney was blown up by the anti-Catholic, anti-immigrant Know-Nothing Party (strongly supported in Ohio) in 1855. 1848 First Masses celebrated in parishioners’ homes. 1852 20 x 60-ft. former cooper’s shop purchased for …