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New Mount St. Joseph president promises to form ‘ethical leaders’
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — The newly inaugurated president of the College of Mount St. Joseph, Anthony J. Aretz, says that one of his priorities will be to integrate ethics training into the college’s academic and other programs, an approach he hopes will …
Suspended priest returning to active ministry
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has returned Father Clarence Heis to priestly ministry effective March 19, following three years on administrative leave. He will reside in Cincinnati and celebrate the sacraments in the archdiocese as needed.
Local priest works to understand violence
Thursday, March 19, 2009 By Mary Caffrey Knapke DAYTON DEANERY — Last fall, militant Hindu nationalists committed a rash of violent attacks on Christians within a remote and impoverished area of India, leaving an estimated 60 people dead and 50,000 displaced. More than 150 Christian churches were destroyed. Now, Father …
Clipping coupons for the greater good
Thursday, March 19, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard HAMILTON DEANERY — Some motherly advice struck a chord with Marie Wilson about being mindful of the necessities that are sometimes taken for granted. She realized that despite the tough economy, she and her family have been blessed with food that they …
‘May you always walk in sunshine’
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — The March sun played hide-and-seek with the thousands who marched in or reviewed the 2009 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cincinnati March 14, but the Irish blessings were still abundant.
Women and Spirit exhibit to honor women religious
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — Since arriving in America nearly 300 years ago, Catholic Sisters have served as educators, nurses, social workers and in a variety of other ministries, touching countless lives with their faith and compassion. Now the story of these courageous, committed women …
‘May you always walk in sunshine’
Monday, March 16, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — The March sun played hide-and-seek with the thousands who marched in or reviewed the 2009 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cincinnati March 14, but the Irish blessings were still abundant.
Rite of Election gathers faithful preparing to join church
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — The Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion in Cincinnati and Dayton on March 4 with the 1,125 people who will be welcomed into the Catholic faith at Easter.
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council hears report on diocese’s finances
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — In its quarterly meeting March 7, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council heard a report from Richard Kelly, archdiocesan director of finance, and Stephen E. Burger, archdiocesan controller, about the financial health of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Parishes …
Students sad, shocked after fires at Mount St. Joseph
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By David Eck ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — Students, faculty and staff at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Delhi remained stunned and saddened this week after a student was charged with setting multiple fires on campus March 5. Freshman Jordan Cullen, 18, was arrested early …