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Annual lecture offers insight into Roman Missal
March 29, 2011 By David Eck ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — A new English translation of the Roman Missal to be launched in November is intended to restore to the liturgy the original language and understanding that was the foundation of the early church.
Everyday Evangelists: Retiring Family Life Office coordinator shares story
March 29, 2011 By Sister Eileen Connelly, OSU SIDNEY DEANERY — In her nearly 25 years of ministry in the archdiocesan Family Life Office, Jean Borgert has had the opportunity to hear many people’s stories, to laugh with them, cry with them, advise and counsel them. As she prepared to …
Annual Catholic Ministries Appeal launched
March 25, 2011 By David Eck Several times each year, local priests accompany young men to meet Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr for an evening of fellowship and prayer.
Burundi couples married at St. Leo the Great Parish
March 16, 2011 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Five couples originally from the refugee camps of Burundi were married during Sunday morning Mass March 6 at St. Leo the Great Church in South Fairmount.
Area faithful mark start of Lent
March 16, 2011 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Local Catholics marked the start of the season of Lent — a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving — March 9 at special Ash Wednesday Masses throughout the archdiocese. Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, placing …
Catechumens, candidates gather for Rite of Election
March 17, 2011 ARCHDIOCESE — The Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion on March 13 at special Masses in Cincinnati and Dayton.
Vatican Observatory astronomer gives presentation at Bellefontaine parish
March 17, 2011 By David Eck SIDNEY DEANERY — As a child growing up in Detroit, Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno loved looking at the stars through his telescope, but he also enjoyed pretending to be a priest and saying Mass.
Deacon candidates installed as lectors
March 11, 2011 COVINGTON, Ky. — The journey towards the permanent diaconate continued for candidates from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Diocese of Covington when they were installed as lectors during a Mass Feb. 13 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington.
St. Martin of Tours parishioners begin centennial year
March 11, 2011 By David Eck ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — The Feb. 26 centennial Mass and celebration at St. Martin of Tours Parish in Cheviot took on added significance, falling on the 100th anniversary of parish’s first Mass.
Archdiocesan Catholic schools seek unified vision
March 9, 2011 ARCHDIOCESE — For the first time in its 189-year history, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will create a unified vision and strategic plan for Catholic primary and secondary schools throughout its 19 counties.