Staff Report Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21 this year, but the onset of church festival season is a sure sign summer is on the way. The first Catholic Church festivals of the season in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati open up this weekend (May 15-17) beginning Friday night.

Staff Report Summer is a time of fun outdoor activities and in the Archdiocese of Cincnnati, it is also a chance to support local Catholic parishes. With that in mind, The Catholic Telegraph has published its annual 2013 Festival Guide, detailing the dates, times, places and amenities you can expect …

January 6, 2011 By David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — Peter Bigner doesn’t work in emergency services or the medical field, but he is a lifeline nonetheless for those who run games at parish festivals. Bigner, owner of Ace Toys in Reading, spends most summer weekends on call ready to fix a …