Monday, March 16, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — The March sun played hide-and-seek with the thousands who marched in or reviewed the 2009 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cincinnati March 14, but the Irish blessings were still abundant.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By Father Kyle Schnippel Why is it that a nice juicy hamburger always sounds better on Fridays of Lent than any other day? I can go weeks without craving this particularly American meal, but once Lent starts it seems that this is all I can think …

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. Exodus 20:1-17;  Psalms 19: 8-11;  1 Corinthians 1:22-25;  Jn 2: 13-25               In the fullness of time when Divine Wisdom became incarnate in the Person of Jesus, a new and deeper wisdom came into the world through God’s Spirit. Before then, …

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 10 for Precious Blood Sister Rosella Hess at Salem Heights in Dayton. Sister Rosella died March 7 at the age of 94. She had been a Sister of the Precious Blood for 77 years.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — The Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion in Cincinnati and Dayton on March 4 with the 1,125 people who will be welcomed into the Catholic faith at Easter.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — In its quarterly meeting March 7, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council heard a report from Richard Kelly, archdiocesan director of finance, and Stephen E. Burger, archdiocesan controller, about the financial health of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Parishes …

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By David Eck ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — Students, faculty and staff at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Delhi remained stunned and saddened this week after a student was charged with setting multiple fires on campus March 5. Freshman Jordan Cullen, 18, was arrested early …

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard Life after a career in the corporate world is as busy as ever for John Wolfenden. The retiree turned full-time volunteer now recruits others like him for the Retired Seniors and Volunteers Program. “I think I contribute a lot to the program,” …

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — For nearly four years Betty Rhoden has called Mercy Franciscan Terrace Home. It is a special place for Rhoden, who appreciates the kindness of the staff, the variety of activities offered, the relationships she has developed with her fellow residents …

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY – After 18 months of construction and years of dreams, residents and officials at Mercy Siena Retirement Community were full of smiles as they dedicated the Mary Margaret and Paul R. Naas Wellness Center on Feb. 15. The 6,000 square foot …