New book explores facets of Mass and rosary
Thursday, March 18, 2010 By Mike Dyer ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — Although Matt Swaim has only been Catholic for five years, the 30-year-old has a strong perspective on his faith and a unique foundation in catechesis. That is evident in Swaim’s new book, The Eucharist and the Rosary, which was …
Everyday Evangelists: Fenwick graduate cares for Chinese orphans
Thursday, March 18, 2010 By Sister Eileen Connelly, OSU HAMILTON DEANERY — Megan Deaton feels she has been given many gifts in her life, including her faith. As a result, she feels a strong call to give back, to reach out to others. The 2004 graduate of Fenwick High School …
Friars Club honors former Bengal player and a coach
Thursday, March 18, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — Former Cincinnati Bengal Anthony Munoz and Mike Zimmer, the team’s current defensive coordinator, will be honored March 27 at the 38th annual Friars Club Community Dinner at Xavier University’s Cintas Center.
The Catholic Moment: Conscience: always right?
Thursday, March 18, 2010 By Father Earl Fernandes Some years ago, I was at a cookout with some friends and someone said, “Father, you’re Indian but your last name is Fernandes. Why is that?” I answered that some Indians have Portuguese names because the Portuguese colonized part of India around Goa, …
Death Notice
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Robert Kuhlmann, 87, a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Bridgetown, died March 14. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated March 20 at St. Jude Church. B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Way of the Cross events April 2
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — On Good Friday, April 2, the Way of the Cross will be marked in Cincinnati and in Dayton. In Cincinnati, the annual Way of the Cross begins at noon at Fountain Square, with a closing service at the Freedom Center. Reflections will focus on …
Good Friday collection benefits Holy Land
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will again participate in the special Good Friday collection on April 2 that supports programs and services for Christians in the Holy Land.
APC discusses finances, hears about Athenaeum programs
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC) gathered March 13 for its quarterly meeting at the Athenaeum of Ohio’s Bartlett Pastoral Center. It was Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr’s first meeting as the spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Death Notice
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Paul Stanford West, 82, of Miami Township died March 8. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated March 17 at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church in Dayton. Harris Funeral Home in Dayton handled the arrangements.
Retreat tackles issues affecting local farmers
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 By David Eck ST. MARYS DEANERY — Bracing for a possible ballot issue to set minimum requirements for livestock care in Ohio, Catholic farmers from around the state last week discussed how to build networks among the state’s rural and urban communities.