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Catholic Schools Week: A letter from the Superintendent
By Susan Gibbons Superintendent of Archdiocesan Catholic Schools It continues to be my honor and privilege to serve the of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as your superintendent. I am blessed to witness excellence in Catholic education every day. During the week of January 29 – February 4, we will celebrate …
Glenmarian to students: ‘I had to find a way to serve God’
Glenmary Staff Report Days before the start of Catholic Schools Week, Glenmary Home Missioners’ First Vice President Father Neil Pezzulo and Manager of Communications and Marketing John Stegeman participated in a “Career/Vocation Day” for home school students at the Reading branch of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. …
Earth Shepherds dedicate tree to Pope Francis in ceremony at Good Shepherd
By Patty Lindner Inspired by Pope Francis, parish group dedicated to environmental issues has taken action to plant a Kentucky Yellowwood tree on the grounds at Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery. The Earth Shepherds ministry team at Good Shepherd did some planning and fundraising over several months, and on Dec. …
Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio Statement on Refugees
Today, we’ve learned that four refugee arrivals – families from Bhutan, Somalia and Syria – have been cancelled. We are deeply saddened as refugees are persecuted people who are extremely vulnerable. We believe all people are made in the image and likeness of God. All people are worthy of respect …
Archdiocese of Cincinnati Statement for Mayor’s Press Conference
January 30, 2017 Tony Stieritz, Director, Catholic Social Action On behalf of Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, thank you, Mayor Cranley, and thank you, everyone gathered here today. The Catholic Church in the United States has for some time advocated for a comprehensive immigration reform as the true solution to our broken …
Archbishop Timothy Broglio Featured Speaker at La Salle Veteran Appreciation Day
On February 15, 2017 La Salle High School will host their annual Veteran Appreciation Day featuring guest speaker Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archbishop of Military Services. “We are excited to have such a high profile guest speaker at our Veteran Appreciation Day,” says Matt Dierkers, Director of Advancement at La Salle. …
Mini March for Life Participants Brave Freezing Temperatures
By Gail Finke Barefoot in the biting wind and spitting snow, she declined to give her name. At first, the college student tried to avoid answering at all. “I’m not doing it to draw attention to myself,” she explained. “A friend of mine is marching barefoot in Washington, so I …
De Paul Cristo Rey only Cincinnati School to receive Innovation Award
From Ohio Governor Kasich who called the Cristo Rey Model “The Coolest Thing Calling the Cristo Rey model, “the coolest thing,” Ohio Governor John Kasich honored DePaul Cristo Rey High School and the two other Ohio Cristo Rey schools with the Governor’s School Innovation Award. DePaul Cristo Rey was recognized, …
Archbishop Schnurr: An exciting new vision for teaching catechists
My Dear Friends in Christ, I am writing to invite you to learn more about an exciting new vision for catechetical formation in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Catechesis is our encounter with the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, and the way we teach the Catholic faith in our schools …