Thursday, October 28, 2010 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — There is no easy way to lose a loved one, but hospice programs can make the end-of-life journey a more sacred and peaceful one for patients and their families. Hospice provides physical, emotional and spiritual care for terminally ill patients and …

Thursday, October 14, 2010 SIDNEY DEANERY — St. Mary and St. Boniface parishes in Piqua are marking the 20th year of 24-hour adoration at St. Clare Chapel, and the anniversary will be celebrated at both parishes with a week of activities.

Friday, October 8, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Young people from throughout the archdiocese converged upon Moeller High School Sept. 24-26 for CREDO: I Believe, a Eucharist-centered retreat that offers the opportunity to grow in relationship with Christ and the church and encourages them to be active in their parishes and programs …

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 By Father Kyle Schnippel The middle week of September saw diocesan directors of vocations from across the country gathering in the fair city of Milwaukee for our annual convention. As we tend to be on the younger side of the clergy and dominated by extroverts, this …

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 By Eileen Connelly, OSU SIDNEY DEANERY — The 35th annual Northern Area Congress, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Northern Area Office of Evangelization and Catechesis was held Sept. 18 at the Upper Valley Joint Vocational School in Piqua. Approximately 250 catechetical leaders, youth ministers, Catholic school …

Friday, September 3, 2010 By Paul McKibben ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY —Taking the Gospel message to heart is important to Kinnaird and Kathleen McQuade. Members of St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel, the couple strives to put their faith into action at every opportunity.

Monday, August 23, 2010 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — There was a time in the not too distant past when a college education in the United States seemed out of reach for Eucabeth Mose. A chance conversation, however, led to possibilities that the young Kenyan woman would …

Friday, June 25, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — For busy professionals with hectic work schedules and frequent travel requirements that take them away from their home parishes, it can sometimes be a challenge to practice their faith. A new apostolate is helping Catholic businessmen and -women stay focused on their faith amid …

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 By David Eck CATHEDRAL DEANERY — A newly formed group is working to ensure the aging Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, the focal point of the Cincinnati archdiocese, remains vibrant for future generations. The Archbishop Karl J. Alter Society is comprised of members who donate …

Thursday, June 3, 2010 By Father Kyle Schnippel In the Catholic Church, spring brings not only “wedding season,” but in dioceses throughout the United States men who have completed their training are called forward to be ordained to the priesthood. In rites as ancient as the church herself, those being …