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November 26: St. Peter of Alexandria

Local commemorations of the fourth-century martyr Saint Peter of Alexandria will take place on Nov. 25 and 26. Although his feast day in the Western tradition (on the latter date) is no longer a part of the Roman Catholic Church’s universal calendar, he remains especially beloved among Catholic and Orthodox …
BRINGING YOUR FAMILY OF PARISHES TOGETHER

Every family has at least a little bit of dysfunction. As soon as you read that, you probably thought of that one family member who just can’t seem to get along with the rest, or that one topic you never mention at the family Christmas party. That’s alright. Healthy human …
November 25: St. Catherine of Alexandria

Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate today, Nov. 25, the memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a revered martyr of the fourth century. St. Catherine was the subject of great interest and devotion among later medieval Christians. Devotees relished tales of her rejection of marriage, her rebuke to …
Catholic at Home: Prepare for a more Soulful Thanksgiving

We go around the table every year: “I’m grateful for my family and friends,” somebody says. “I’m grateful for pie,” one child pipes up. Thinking ahead to my turn, I want to voice something that’s heartfelt and unique, but, most years, I realize that I’ve done little reflection on the …
November 24: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

During his papacy, Pope John Paul II canonized a group of 117 martyrs who died for the Roman Catholic Faith in Vietnam during the nineteenth century. The group was made up of ninety-six Vietnamese, eleven Spaniards, and ten French. Eight of the group were bishops, fifty were priests and fifty-nine …
St Vincent dePaul 2021 WINTER COAT DISTRIBUTIONS

St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati will host three Coat Distribution Days for any neighbor in need of a new winter coat. Neighbors must bring a photo ID and an ID for all household members who will be receiving a coat (even if they’re not present). Limit of one coat …
FOOD FROM THE HEART: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, KROGER AND FOX19 NOW PARTNER FOR VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE

CINCINNATI, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – Food From the Heart, a partnership between St. Vincent de Paul, Kroger and FOX19 NOW kicked off Monday, in an effort to provide 50,000 meals to Greater Cincinnati neighbors in need. Since the annual holiday drive began 31 years ago, over one million meals have …
November 23: Pope Saint Clement I

On Nov. 23 Roman Catholics remember the fourth Pope, St. Clement I, a disciple of the apostles who inherited the authority of St. Peter in the first century. Eastern Catholics celebrate his feast on Nov. 25. The details of Clement’s life, before his conversion and even afterward, are largely unknown. …
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL DISTRIBUTING 1,300 THANKSGIVING MEALS TO LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED ON TUESDAY, NOV. 23

More than 100 volunteers to help with annual food distribution When: Tuesday, November 23 – Doors open at 9:00 a.m.; neighbors will be lined up early. Where: Don and Phyllis Neyer Outreach Center, 1146 Bank St. (West End) What: St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati is once again helping to …
November 20: Saint Bernward

Saint Bernward served as the thirteenth Bishop of Hildesheim, Germany during the middle of the tenth century. His grandfather was Athelbero, Count Palatine of Saxony. After having lost his parents, Bernward was sent to live with his uncle Volkmar, who was the Bishop of Utrecht. His uncle enlisted the assistance …