Thursday, December 17, 2009 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — Just weeks before celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk revisited the places where his priestly vocation was nurtured.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009 ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Students, faculty and staff from St. Nicholas Academy and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School (OLSH) came together for a special Mass on Dec. 4 with Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 By David Eck ST. MARTN DEANERY — Thanksgiving held special meaning this year for the members of St. Bernadette Parish in Amelia. After worshiping in a small, temporary mission church and in a multi-purpose building for more than six decades, the parish finally has its first …

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 By Father Rob Waller A monk and a girl in a pink sweater helped me remember. Father Joseph was visiting from his monastery in Beirut. Bridget came to morning Mass to pray for her father. They reminded me that any bishop likes having a contemplative community …

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 COLUMBUS — Priests from across Ohio were told at a statewide convocation that their work with married and engaged couples is crucial in creating a “marriage-building church” in an era when the secular culture seems to place a low priority on the stability of marriage and …

Friday, November 13, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. MARY’S DEANERY — This past Lent Catholics in St. Marys Deanery completed the adult faith formation program Why Catholic?, a four-year process based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, that enabled hundreds to grow in their understanding of their faith.

Thursday, November 12, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — Whether it’s the stained-glass windows with images of the saints that fill our churches with light, the crèche that powerfully celebrates the mystery of the incarnation or the eucharistic meal through which we become one with Christ and each other, …

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 A Mass of Christian Burial for Deacon John Taylor was celebrated Nov. 4 at St. Francis de Sales Church in Lebanon. Father Bernard Weldishofer presided.  Deacon Taylor, 76, died Oct. 31.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Young people ages 13 to 30 came together Sept. 25-27 at Archbishop Moeller High School for CREDO: I Believe!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — In 1834 Maria Anna Brunner, an elderly widow in Switzerland inspired by the redemption, reparation and reconciliation through the Precious Blood of Jesus, began spending her time in prayer, taking care of the men in a seminary started by her …