Wednesday, September 9, 2009 By Father Kyle Schnippel I have been examining the development of priestly identity in the Jewish Scriptures over these last few months, culminating in my last column with Jesus fulfilling the Passover rituals during His entrance into glory through His paschal mystery. Even with these discussions, …

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Isaiah 50:5-9a; Psalm 116: 1-6, 8-9; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35 As we have followed the Gospels of Mark we have noticed several incidents that contribute to an understanding of the identity of Jesus. In our …

Friday, September 4, 2009 ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — St. Joseph Catholic Church in North Bend will mark the 150th anniversary of its founding on Sept. 20, 2010, with a year long celebration that begins this Sept. 19. Throughout the year, the parish will host a series of programs and events …

Friday, September 4, 2009 ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Royalmont Academy principal Tony Ferraro has received confirmation that Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk has formally approved Royalmont Academy’s application to be recognized as a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Friday, September 4, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — In today’s economy, everyone can use a good bargain. The six Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores in Greater Cincinnati not only provide low or no-cost items to our neighbors in need, but also great deals for all …

Thursday, September 3, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — “We Miss You,” a series of evenings with Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr to talk about marriage issues, will be held on several upcoming dates: Thursday, Sept. 3, at Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery; Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Lehman High School in Sidney; Wednesday, …

Thursday, September 3, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — “Being Grace Filled People: Living and Fostering Gratitude” will be the theme of Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk’s keynote address at the 34th Annual Northern Area Congress on September 19 at the Upper Valley Joint Vocational School in Piqua. The annual event provides parish leaders …

Thursday, September 3, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY — Unemployment and the nation’s economy are presenting teachable moments for Catholics and the community to learn how our faith calls us to bring about a just economy for everyone. On Monday, Sept. 7, Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk will celebrate a special Labor Day …

Thursday, September 3, 2009 By Mike Dyer ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — Cathy Kreis has discovered a profound, faith-filled calling in her life. After she retired from her position as an insurance agent about a year ago, she asked the Lord what direction He wanted for her during retirement. The …

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Jesuit Father William King, former associate director of alumni relations at Xavier University in Cincinnati, died Aug. 20 in Michigan. He was 83. The Akron native had been residing at the Jesuit’s Combiere Center in Clarkston. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered there on Aug. …