Wednesday, June 10, 2009 By Father Kyle Schnippel In my last column, Melchizedek was upheld as the first model of priesthood in the Scriptures. This initial model was rather short lived, unfortunately. During the Exodus, the tribe of Levi claimed the priestly responsibilities of the Jewish people. This shift proves …

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 By Sister Betty Jane Lillie, S.C. Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 In last Sunday’s reading we had the question, “Has anyone heard the voice of God and lived?” The answer, of course, is “Yes.” …

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — There was plenty to celebrate on Sunday at Holy Trinity Parish in Dayton. Not only did six children make their first Communion on Trinity Sunday, parishioners began counting down to the 150th anniversary of their parish’s founding in 2011.

Friday, June 5, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard HAMILTON DEANERY — Heeding God’s message involves more than just listening to His word. It also requires serving others with faith and enthusiasm, and that is just how Emily Davis approaches her outreach efforts.

Friday, June 5, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart, a non-profit that provides professional hair care to the poor and homeless, hosted an open house and dedication of its new Franciscan Daymaker Salon on May 14.

Thursday, June 4, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and the Comboni Missionaries recently co-sponsored a photo exhibit featuring people of the Congo to help break the silence of atrocities that continue in the war-torn country.

Thursday, June 4, 2009 ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — Fifty-one women and men from diverse backgrounds were honored with the Seton Legacy of Charity Bicentennial Medal on May 23 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — Promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life means meeting young people where they are. These days, that means on the Internet, whether they’re Googling or being active in social networking websites like Facebook.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Michael Gable, director of the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, was awarded  “Best Promotion of World Mission Sunday by a Propagation of the Faith director” by the Society of the Propagation of the Faith.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 SIDNEY DEANERY — There was plenty of food and fellowship at a dinner April 22, but the conversation was about the priesthood. More than 30 young men from the northern part of the archdiocese attended an Andrew Dinner at Holy Angels Parish in Sidney, the first …