Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, and Good Friday, April 2, are days of abstinence from meat and also days of fast, that is, limited to a single full meal. With regard to Good Friday, the teachings of the Second Vatican Council should be recalled:

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 By Sister Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The advantages of social media are obvious — staying in touch with friends and family no matter where they are, meeting new people that share a common interest, receiving feedback on questions and ideas and …

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 DAYTON DEANERY — David Bereit, the national campaign director of 40 Days for Life, will bring his message to Dayton on Feb. 14, 1:30 p.m. at the opening rally outside the Women’s Medical Center at 1401 E Stroop Rd, Kettering.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Glenmary Father Robert F. Poandl was indicted by a West Virginia grand jury last week on charges associated with an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor. He was released on bond and awaits trial.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Redempta Wittberg died Feb. 2, at the age of 98 in Mother Margaret Hall at the Sisters of Charity motherhouse. The Cincinnati native has been a Sister of Charity for 68 years.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 By Terrance Callan Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time:  Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26 It is uncomfortable to feel that we do not belong in some situation. Often our spontaneous reaction is to find a way to fit in as well as possible. …

Monday, February 8, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — This year St. Ursula Academy will celebrate the founding of the school and the Ursuline Sisters of Cincinnati. One hundred years ago, St. Ursula opened at its current site in East Walnut Hills. It has since grown from two buildings to …

Friday, February 5, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — With Operation Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services’ annual Lenten program, set to begin on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, the archdiocesan Catholic Social Action Office has once again teamed with CRS to offer challenge grants to area parishes and schools.

Friday, February 5, 2010 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Holy-Cross Immaculata Parish, perched atop Mt. Adams and overlooking downtown Cincinnati, will spend 2010 celebrating its 150th anniversary as a parish. The theme of the celebration is “Honor Our Past, Cherish Our Present and Inspire Our Future.”

Friday, February 5, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — St. Mark Catholic Church in Evanston hosted its 10th annual Keep the Dream Alive Awards ceremony marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18. The theme this year was “Serve to Lift Up Our Neighbors and Our Community.”