Friday, February 5, 2010 By Father Kyle Schnippel Jesus’ very last words in the Gospel of Matthew form a basis for the foundation and structure of the church: “Behold, I am with you always, even until the end of the age.”  As He says these words to the 11, He …

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Franciscan Sister Mary Sharon Raben was celebrated Jan. 25 at the motherhouse chapel of the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Ind. Sister Mary Sharon, 92, died Jan. 22 at St. Clare Hall, the health care facility for her congregation.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Schools, parishes and pro-life organizations in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati marked the 37th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision with a variety of activities.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 By Terrance Callan Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 A personal invitation has a much greater effect on us than a general announcement that help is needed. We are much more likely to say “yes” to a person asking …

Friday, January 29, 2010 By David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — As a student at St. John the Evangelist School in Deer Park more than 30 years ago Paul Keels remembers the Sisters, the school Masses and how religion was mixed in with the ABCs. Faith formation is a key component at …

Friday. January 29, 2010 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. MARYS DEANERY — When the Miss America Pageant airs Jan. 30 on TLC, residents of St. Henry will be watching with pride and prayers as one of their own, Erica Gelhaus, takes the stage. Gelhaus, the reigning Miss Ohio, and her …

Thursday, January 28, 2010 DAYTON DEANERY — The Dayton administrative offices of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are moving to newly purchased quarters around the end of March, insuring their long-term presence in Dayton.

Thursday, January 28, 2010 By Michael Daley After several enthusiastic invites from a student’s mother, I finally accepted her invitation to attend a large, nondenominational church with her and her family. This was a good “Catholic” family mind you, with years of both local parish involvement and Catholic education. Yet, …

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Mary Veronica Rastocan was celebrated Jan. 23 at the Sisters of Charity Villa San Bernardo Chapel in Bedford. Sister Mary Veronica, 92, died Jan. 19 at Regina Health Center in Richfield.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Precious Blood Sister M. Lea Glaser, 73, was held at Jan. 25 at Salem Heights in Dayton. She was a Sister of the Precious Blood for 55 years.