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Annual Catholic Ministries Appeal Set to Kick Off
“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the ‘birds of the sky come and dwell in …
Throwback Thursday: First catechists graduate from Camina Con Cristo
The graduation of the first generation of Hispanic catechists from the archdiocese’s Latino catechetical certification program was celebrated Nov. 3 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains. Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr presided at the liturgy, which marked the completion of a two-and-half-year course of online study for the 16 …
The Catholic Shop celebrates 20 years of evangelization
Most visitors to The Catholic Shop in Madeira come with a defined purpose. There are the fallen away Catholics who want to explore how to return to the Church; the non-Catholics searching for something more in their lives and looking to learn about Catholicism; and those with a serious illness …
Eagle Scout’s project serves drug addicted infant center
The measure of a man often hinges on how he treats others. For 16-year-old Nathan Stelter, that measure is exactly 73 feet. As his Eagle Scout project, Stelter decided to construct 73 feet of shelving devoted to storing supplies for the most needy in our society – drug addicted newborns. …
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 …