The left side of the shield displays the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s coat of arms (or simply “arms”). The plow alludes to the Roman hero Cincinnatus, who was plowing his field when an embassy from the Senate called him to accept the dictatorship. He left his plow in the field, restored …

By John Stegeman As people prepared to gather for the annual official Bockfest celebrations in downtown Cincinnati, the owners of Paradise Brewing held their own Blessing of the Bock events in Anderson Township and Williamsburg. Paradise Brewing owners, Jeff and Tammy Graff, have long-enjoyed the events of Bockfest. Launched in …

PDF: Coat of Arms

The Priests’ Personnel Office announces the following New Assignments: Effective October 24, 2019 Father John Madanu, Archdiocese of Hyderabad, Parochial Vicar, St. Brigid, Xenia, St. Augustine, Jamestown, and St. Paul, Yellow Springs. Effective January 1, 2020 Father Ignatius Schweitzer, O.P., Parochial Vicar, St. Gertrude, Cincinnati. Effective February 1, 2020 Father …