Thursday, January 14, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The gym at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Anderson Township was bursting with excitement on Dec. 11 as the basketball team from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary took to the floor for a game against IHM’s eighth-graders.

Thursday, January 14, 2010 By Mike Dyer ARCHDIOCESE — Glenmary Father Steve Pawelk understands that young people these days are often all about being equipped with options in their lives. That’s part of the reason why Father Pawelk, who is director of the Glenmary Home Missioners Vocation Office, believes the …

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — After nearly 30 years of sending seminarians to the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus for their undergraduate studies, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is offering another option.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Pat Armstrong, veteran educator and a retired assistant superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, is returning to the archdiocese as interim director of Educational Services, superintendent of schools.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host a “Clean Out & Donate” weekend Jan. 23-24 to collect household items, furniture and clothing.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Mike Dyer ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — Bernie Karwisch can’t say enough about his good friend Richard L. Tabler. The men have enjoyed a friendship over the past 10 or 11 years and are active members of the Knights of Columbus. While both hold leadership positions …

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Mary Caffrey Knapke ST. MARYS DEANERY — “Faith, family, and farm” — that’s how parishioner Pat Diller summarized the history and character of St. Peter Parish near Ft. Recovery in Mercer County. The parish has served generations of Catholic families in the rural St. Peter …

Friday, January 8, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Catholics in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati welcomed in 2010 by praying for greater peace in our families, churches, communities, nation and world.

Friday, January 8, 2010 DAYTON DEANERY — “Precious Blood Spirituality from an Old Testament Perspective” will be the topic of a Saturday, Jan. 16 program at Salem Heights in Dayton. The program is part of a yearlong lecture series hosted by the Sister of the Precious Blood in celebration of …

Thursday, January 7, 2010 By David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — Some visitors to parish festivals seek the opportunity to socialize, win at a gaming table or drop and spin on a thrill ride, but others come out craving the food — unique dishes they can’t find anywhere else.