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Photo Essay: Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains “Come Let Us Adore”
The headlines were grim on this December 24, 2018. The Dow had dropped 653 points and experts now say we’re in a Bear Market. The Government was partially shut down with no end in sight. Recent polls show Americans divided more than ever. We live in very uncertain times. Yet …
Eighteen Admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders
The Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer publically accepted the aspirants into the ranks of the candidates for Holy Orders during Mass held at the Chapel of St. Gregory the Great December 8. Family, friends, and members of the Athenaeum community were present for celebration of the Mass and Rite held …
Today’s Video: December in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
In Today’s Video we look at December, a time of Beauty, Grace, and Joy. Take a look at some of the wonder that our parishes, schools, staff, and volunteers make this a true season of Faith, Hope, and Love. 200 years ago the song Stille Nacht (Silent Night) was first …
Photo Essay: St. Gertrude Christmas Pageant a Madiera tradition for almost 60 years
On Thursday, December 21, 2019, a full church watched the wonderful tradition of the yearly Christmas Pageant. Many in the church participated when they were at St. Gertrude’s: a tradition that connects the past with today, as we look to the future.
Today’s Video: A Cincinnati Tradition, the Rorate Mass at Old St Mary’s.
On December 15, 2018 at 6:45 a.m., a large crowd filled Old St. Mary in Over-the-Rhine. This beautiful Mass begins in darkness, and ends at dawn: a reminder of our journey to Christ.
Advent Reflections by our Seminarians
December 25th, Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Deacon Ambrose Dobrozsi The great time of waiting is over. Christmas has finally come! The time of darkness is at an end, and the light of Christ has entered the world to change it forever. What Isaiah declared in …
A picture says a thousand words: Seton Elder Performing Arts Series
The reviews are in and another hit weekend for the Seton Elder Performing Arts Series Music of the Christmas Season. Outstanding performances were given by the Elder Concert Band, Elder Vocal Ensemble, National Champion Seton Highlighters Dance Team, Seton-Elder Show Choir, ACA Saints, Seton Concert Choir, Elder Stage Band, Seton …
Today’s Video: St. Vincent De Paul transformed into the North Pole
The annual Angel Toy event means more than 630 children will find presents under the tree when they wake up this Christmas CINCINNATI, OH – December 12, 2018 – St. Vincent de Paul’s Liz Carter Outreach Center transformed itself into the North Pole on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Parents from …
Photo Essay: A great light in the darkness
Each year, Old Saint Mary’s Parish on the Saturday before the Third Sunday of Advent, the faithful set their alarms early so they can attend the Rorate Mass. The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead …
Photo Essay: A replica of the Pieta at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral
Archbishop Dennis Schnurr unveiled the replica of the Pieta at a special Mass Dec. 8 in St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, downtown Cincinnati. You can see the full-sized replica of Michelangelo’s Pieta right now as the statue is available for viewing. This statue is a marble casting made from a …