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Mercy Siena dedicates new wellness center
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY – After 18 months of construction and years of dreams, residents and officials at Mercy Siena Retirement Community were full of smiles as they dedicated the Mary Margaret and Paul R. Naas Wellness Center on Feb. 15. The 6,000 square foot …
Caregiver Assistance Network unveils new website to assist family caregivers
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — The Caregiver Assistance Network (CAN) has launched a new website designed to focus on the ongoing needs and issues facing family caregivers and caregiver professionals across the Greater Cincinnati region. CAN is just one of the programs and services available to the community through …
St. Xavier coach honored for faith on the field
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — Using God’s gifts to win football games is important to Steve Specht, but equally as significant is his message to students and players to live for others and make the world a better place. “We play to …
Making a difference bead by bead
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — What began as a hobby has become a labor of love for Tony and Sue Eichhorn. The couple from Price Hill, married for 41 years, has been making rosaries for area Catholic grade schools for the past two …
Social Action Collaborative votes to examine issues of concern
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Representatives of both inner city and suburban parishes from Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont counties gathered on Feb. 11 for the fourth annual Greater Cincinnati Social Action Collaborative Congress. Held at St. Joseph parish in Cincinnati, the congress gave …
Catholic Central School wins national award
Thursday, February 26, 2009 SPRINGFIELD DEANERY — Catholic Central School has been chosen as one of 12 schools in the nation to receive the Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Award for Innovations in Education. The award annually honors the top Catholic schools in the United States that have led the way …
XU speakers discuss tragedy of Darfur region
Thursday, February 26, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The future of Sudan — particularly the region of Darfur — and what Americans can do to spread awareness, was the topic of a recent discussion at Xavier University. “The Tragedy of Darfur and Sudan” with …
Local Sisters celebrate as pope approves sainthood for Blessed Jeanne Jugan
Thursday, February 26, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard CATHEDRAL DEANERY — The Little Sisters of the Poor are celebrating the long-awaited news that the order’s foundress, Blessed Jeanne Jugan, has been approved for sainthood. Pope Benedict XVI has announced Oct. 11, 2009, as the canonization date for Blessed Jeanne, who …
Carroll High holds vocations fair
Thursday, February 26, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY – Students at Carroll High School recently took a break from studying religion for a chance to interact with those who live ministry and community service every day. About 35 religious communities and organizations participated in the school’s bi-annual vocations fair on Feb. …