March 9, 2011 ARCHDIOCESE — For the first time in its 189-year history, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will create a unified vision and strategic plan for Catholic primary and secondary schools throughout its 19 counties.

March 9, 2011 COLUMBUS — The Catholic Conference of Ohio (CCO) is urging support for legislative action that will affect Catholic school families over the next few weeks in the Ohio General Assembly.

March 4, 2011   EASY EZEKIEL BREAD

March 4, 2011 By Fran Klatte When Sunday readings or Scripture study mention bitter herbs or Seder meals, have you ever wondered what those herbs were or what those meals entailed in Jesus’ time? Cooks have long experimented in the preparation of food to make meals appetizing and enjoyable — …

March 4, 2011 New director named for Gate of Heaven ST. ANDREW DEANERY  – Debra K. Crane, an attorney and former member of the insurance industry, has been appointed director of Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery, the largest cemetery owned by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

February 25, 2011 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — The final results of a Jan. 9-15 referendum in southern Sudan were announced earlier this month, giving Sudanese residents of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati cause to celebrate. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor of southern Sudan splitting from the north, paving …

February 23, 2011 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — Three parishes in downtown Dayton — Emmanuel, Holy Trinity and St. Joseph — will share a pastor beginning in July under the pastoral region seven plan. The news was recently announced in a letter from Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr and …

February 26, 2011 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — The University of Dayton recently signed on with a tech start-up that enables high school students to track and rate their college campus visits on a free user-driven website.

February 25, 2011 By David Eck ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — In today’s competitive business environment, it’s important for Catholic healthcare institutions to maintain or even strengthen their mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus, reaching out the to the poor and underserved and being true to Catholic …

February 25, 2011 By Eileen Connelly, OSU The pastoral and spiritual needs of Chatfield College’s diverse student population are as different as the school’s two locations — the peaceful, rural campus in St. Martin and the urban setting of the Findlay Market site.