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Corpus Christi Processions 2020

In the past few years, processions on Corpus Christi Sunday were prevalent throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Due to the pandemic, many were cancelled, however he is a listing for 2020: Thursday June 11, 2020 Holy Family Church (Dayton) 140 S. Findlay St., Dayton OH 45403 Mass at 7:00 p.m. …
THE FINAL WORD with Corynne Staresinic

BE IN MY EYES, BE IN MY HEART I could not sleep the night before I met a Catholic priest for the first time. Until that year of my life, my knowledge of Catholicism had been informed by negative headlines, my Evangelical pastors’ condemnations of the Church, and an encounter …
Archdiocese celebrates life and legacy of Sister Dorothy Stang

By Eileen Connelly, OSU It’s a long way from Ohio to the Amazon rain forest, but a young woman from Dayton courageously followed her heart and answered God’s call to become a missionary and outspoken advocate for the poor and the environment. This would ultimately lead to her death at …
Forging Connection: “Be of Good Cheer, I have Overcome the World”

by Mark Danis There is a lexicon evolving in our nation’s response to COVID-19 that the Church must reject. Terms like quarantine, isolation and social distancing can lead us to retreat, withdrawal and avoidance. But Christ’s words demand a proactive response to our current situation. We must take this time …
Today’s Video: 10 Hilarious Catholic Jokes

Need a laugh? Comfortable laughing at yourself and not taking life too seriously? Here are ten Catholic Jokes that are sure to give you a chuckle!
40 Years of Inner-City School Success

by Joe Bride As Catholic Inner-city Schools Education (CISE) celebrates 40 years of transformational success, it is important to remember Cincinnati businesses were at the heart of CISE’s creation. In 1980, Cincinnati had a strong and viable downtown, more so than many American cities, but its downtown and neighborhoods were …
June Feature: The Secret to Success, St. Cecilia Parish attracts Young Adults and Families

by Michelle Dushensky If you have ever been to St. Cecilia Parish in Oakley, the church’s beautiful exterior and interior were probably the first things that caught your eye. But if you have attended Mass at St. Cecilia within the past three and a half years, you most likely noticed …
The Land of the Cross Tipped Churches: New Series on the History of the Communities of the Northern Archdiocese

by Susie Bergman When traveling in the most northern, rural part of the diocese, it’s hard not to notice the flat, fertile farmland and numerous spires that adorn the sky. Growing up in this area, we always took prideful humor in the fact that most towns consisted of only two …
Quarantined at Sea: Father Waller Ministers Amidst Virus Fears

by Sister Eileen Connelly When Father Rob Waller boarded Holland America Lines MS Westerdam in mid-January for a cruise to Southeast Asia, he anticipated a great adventure. What he didn’t anticipate was a COVID-19 scare that would ultimately lead to a unique bonding and prayer experience for the passengers and …