Wednesday, November 4, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — The celebration recognizing 200 years of faith and ministry came to a close on Oct. 25 as nearly 800 Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, associates, family members and friends came together for a special liturgy at the Cathedral of Peter …

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 By Terrance Callan Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Kings 17:10-16; Heb 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 We are inspired by stories of heroism, such as that of St. Maximilian Kolbe who volunteered to die in the place of another concentration camp inmate who had been condemned to …

Monday, November 2, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY — The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Small Church Communities Formation Team will host a SCC Formation Day, “Facebook to Faithbook: Connecting Our Story to Jesus’ Story,” on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Monroe.

Friday, October 30, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — Donna and Jim Murphy know too well the pain of pregnancy loss, but have turned their grief into a ministry to help other parents find healing and hope.

Friday, October 30, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU and David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — There is no easy way to discuss end-of-life care, and with the current debate over healthcare insurance reform, the issues become even more complicated. Some hospice officials say the debate around healthcare and end-of-life issues hasn’t cast palliative …

Thursday, October 29, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Cincinnati-based St. Anthony Messenger Press, as part of an ongoing reorganization of its business operations, has split its business functions into six divisions, each with a director reporting to Thomas Shumate, the chief operating officer.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 By Father Rob Waller Children being sent five days a week to a Catholic school and not being brought to Mass on Sunday, and a pastor addressing the situation: it is like walking a tightrope.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 By Mike Dyer ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — There was plenty of food and fellowship on a recent fall Sunday evening at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Greenhills. A group of Syro-Malabar Catholics celebrated with some Indian cuisine as family and friends gathered in …

Thursday, October 29, 2009 By David Eck ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — A century-old barn at St. Clare Convent in Cincinnati has been renovated to house a new health and spiritual growth ministry, as well as provide space for community events. Named the Centennial Barn, the 8,000 square-foot structure is …

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the historic Rookwood Pottery Company of Cincinnati has been commissioned to design and create a commemorative tile.