Everyday Evangelists: Attorney promotes understanding of rural life
Thursday, February 25, 2010 By Mike Dyer ST. MARTIN DEANERY — Pat Hornschemeier is doing his part to facilitate a faith-filled conversation that has a significant impact on many members of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati across a range of geographic areas. As chairman of the Catholic Rural Life Conference of the …
Sisters of Charity sponsor canned food drive
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — The Sisters of Charity and their employees will hold a drive-through canned food drive Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the entrance to the Cedars Room on the main front avenue of the motherhouse in Cincinnati.
Archbishop Pilarczyk receives Daniel J. Kane award
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 DAYTON DEANERY — Retired Archbishop of Cincinnati Daniel E. Pilarczyk recently received the Daniel J. Kane Religious Communications Award, presented annually by the University of Dayton’s Institute for Pastoral Initiatives.
Ten things to consider for the RCIA
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Father Rick Hilgartner During Lent in parishes nationwide and around the world, candidates for the sacraments of initiation (baptism, confirmation and Eucharist) experience final preparation to become members of the Catholic Church. The “elect,” as they are called, depend on the support and the encouragement …
2010 CMA: ‘Always and everywhere, give thanks’
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Recession, unemployment, bailouts, natural disasters, military conflicts — there is much to pray about today. But these crises also offer us many reasons to express our gratitude for what we have and to share it with others. The annual Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA), administered …
Death Notices
Friday, February 26, 2010 (updated) Diane J. Paul, 60, of Milford died Feb. 17. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 22 at St. Andrew Church in Milford.
More than 1,000 prepare to enter church at Easter
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion celebrations Feb. 21 marked the start of final preparations for 1,049 people who are planning to join the church at Easter. The celebrations were held in Dayton and Cincinnati.
The Catholic Moment: It makes me laugh
Thursday, February 25, 2010 By Michael Daley Recently, L’Osservatore Romano, the Vatican’s semi-official newspaper, had a congratulatory article celebrating the Simpsons 20th anniversary. Yes, I mean the show about the beer-guzzling, nuclear plant working, incompetent, overweight and vulgar resident of Springfield, Homer Simpson.
Sunday Scripture: Hidden truths
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 By Terrance Callan Second Sunday of Lent: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28-36 We are often misled by the things we hear and see. When we observe someone’s behavior, we may completely misunderstand the motive for it. Full understanding requires more than simply watching someone. …
LPMP holds information meetings
Friday, February 19, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The Lay Pastoral Ministry Program of the Athenaeum of Ohio is presenting two information meetings at the main campus, 6616 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, for anyone interested in discovering the opportunities the program offers.