Friday, June 4, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Financial Services Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati announced May 31 that changes will be made to the Lay Employees Pension Plan and the Priests’ Retirement Fund in 2011. Finance personnel, attorneys, actuaries, investment professionals and lay and clerical committees that include the …

Thursday, June 3, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is asking Greater Cincinnati residents to donate a fan, new window air conditioner or provide a monetary donation now through Aug. 13 to help local families in need have proper cooling and ventilation this summer.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 By David Eck CATHEDRAL DEANERY — A newly formed group is working to ensure the aging Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, the focal point of the Cincinnati archdiocese, remains vibrant for future generations. The Archbishop Karl J. Alter Society is comprised of members who donate …

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — A Mass and dinner to give thanks for retired Archbishop of Cincinnati Daniel E. Pilarczyk drew about 150 archdiocesan and religious order priests who wanted to express their appreciation for the archbishop’s 50 years of service to the local church.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Six months into his tenure as the spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr continues to become acquainted with the members of his flock.

Friday, May 28, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Twenty-one young people received the gifts of the Holy Spirit when they were confirmed at Our Lady of Lavang Vietnamese Catholic Community on April 4.

Friday, May 28, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Pat Armstrong, interim superintendent of the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, recently received the Geier Family Award for United Way Leadership from United Way of Greater Cincinnati at an event recognizing some of the region’s outstanding volunteers.

Friday, May 28, 2010 By Mary Caffrey Knapke HAMILTON DEANERY — Although all parents want their children to be safe, not every parent knows what steps to take when kids spend time online. To help address these concerns, John XXIII Catholic Elementary School in Middletown recently hosted a seminar on …

Thursday, May 27, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary has launched a $15.75 million capital campaign to help the school maintain and improve its excellence for the next decade. The campaign, with its theme “Investing in Our Future — Preserving Our Legacy,” …

Thursday, May 27, 2010 By David Eck ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — Like most schools, Roger Bacon High School fields teams in such popular sports as football and basketball, but a group of students also play a somewhat unique sport: underwater hockey. About 20-25 students each year participate in the …