Wednesday, March 17, 2010 By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. Fifth Sunday of Lent: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126:1-6; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 The words of Second Isaiah rang out good news of comfort for God’s people because their exile in Babylon was coming to an end. The tide was turning; …

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Patricia Marie Donnelly was celebrated March 10 in the Immaculate Conception Chapel at the congregation’s Delhi Township motherhouse. Sister Patricia Marie, 87, died March 6 at Mother Margaret Hall.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Charity Marie Annette Lonskey was celebrated March 12 in the Immaculate Conception Chapel of the congregation’s Delhi Township motherhouse. Sister Marie Annette, 93, died March 6 at Mother Margaret Hall.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Dominican Father Charles Albert Farrell was celebrated March 11 at St. Gertrude Parish in Madeira. Father Farrell, 92, died March 6 of pneumonia at the Mohun Health Care Center of the Dominican Sisters of Peace in Columbus.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Father George W. Klein, 81, died March 12 at Atrium Medical Center in Trenton. A Mass of Christian Burial for Father Klein was celebrated March 16 at Holy Name Parish in Trenton. Retired Cincinnati Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk presided.

Monday, March 15, 2010 Alexander Lehane Baxter, 28, a member of Guardian Angels Parish in Mt. Washington, died Feb. 27. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 5 at Guardian Angels Church. T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Friday, March 12, 2010 ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — The College of Mount St. Joseph welcomes author Chris Lowney to campus for a special lecture and panel discussion on Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in the College Theatre. Titled “Purpose, Freedom and Courage: Qualities of 21st Century Leaders,” the program …

Friday, March 12, 2010 ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — Local alumni, current students, recently admitted high school seniors, and friends of the University of Notre Dame gathered recently at St. Xavier High School for the Notre Dame Club of Greater Cincinnati’s annual communion breakfast.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Students, faculty and parents at Sts. Peter and Paul Academy (SPPA) in Reading gathered for a special Mass with retired Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk Feb. 11 to celebrate SPPA’s recognition as an archdiocesan Catholic elementary school.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 By David Eck SPRINGFIELD DEANERY — After worshipping and working in what was supposed to be a temporary building for nearly 40 years, campus ministry at Wright State University is finally getting a church.