Friday, July 2, 2010 St. John the Baptist Parish celebrates 150th anniversary By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — The stifling heat and humidity of a summer day didn’t stop the celebration as members of St. John the Baptist Parish in Dry Ridge gathered on June 26 for …

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — When Christians recognize God’s love and gifts and share them with others we fulfill a call to be God’s co-workers in building His kingdom. That was a key message Father Samuel Hose shared during his keynote address at the 2010 …

Friday, July 2, 2010 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — Most tennis camps are designed to improve players’ fundamental skills and increase their competitiveness, but a recent camp held by the Carroll High School tennis team had much more meaning. Instead, the high school students and a few Carroll alumni used …

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is asking for help from the community at large, encouraging donations of any amount — $5, 10, 20 or more to help raise $4,000 to send 20 children from needy families for a weeklong summer camp experience. …

Friday, June 25, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio offers several family-education programs in July. “Media, Peers and other influences on the Family” will be offered July 8, 7-9 p.m., at the Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd., Cincinnati. $15.

Friday, June 25, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host “Clean out and donate” weekends in July to collect household items, furniture and clothing. A SVDP truck will be on-site Saturdays and Sundays at the following parishes:

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 …

Thursday, June 24, 2010 McAuley High School junior Stephanie Clemons will be spending nine days this summer in the People to People Ambassador Program “Rebuilding New Orleans: Remembering Hurricane Katrina.” The program, which runs from June 28 to July 6, will be based at Tulane University and includes speakers, tours, …

Thursday, June 24, 2010 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — The summer Scripture reflection, Lunch with the Lord, meets on four Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 in the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains Synod Hall at 8th and Plum streets in downtown Cincinnati from noon to 1 p.m., following the …

Thursday, June 24, 2010 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — Every month or so during the last two school years, Martha Piker knew she was in for a treat when the distinctive package arrived in her mailbox.