Post Archive

October 2009

Friday, October 30, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — Donna and Jim Murphy know too well the pain of pregnancy loss, but have turned their grief into a ministry to help other parents find healing and hope.

Friday, October 30, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU and David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — There is no easy way to discuss end-of-life care, and with the current debate over healthcare insurance reform, the issues become even more complicated. Some hospice officials say the debate around healthcare and end-of-life issues hasn’t cast palliative …

Thursday, October 29, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Cincinnati-based St. Anthony Messenger Press, as part of an ongoing reorganization of its business operations, has split its business functions into six divisions, each with a director reporting to Thomas Shumate, the chief operating officer.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 By Father Rob Waller Children being sent five days a week to a Catholic school and not being brought to Mass on Sunday, and a pastor addressing the situation: it is like walking a tightrope.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 By Mike Dyer ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — There was plenty of food and fellowship on a recent fall Sunday evening at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Greenhills. A group of Syro-Malabar Catholics celebrated with some Indian cuisine as family and friends gathered in …

Thursday, October 29, 2009 By David Eck ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — A century-old barn at St. Clare Convent in Cincinnati has been renovated to house a new health and spiritual growth ministry, as well as provide space for community events. Named the Centennial Barn, the 8,000 square-foot structure is …

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the historic Rookwood Pottery Company of Cincinnati has been commissioned to design and create a commemorative tile.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 By David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — The Ohio Catholic Conference, made up of the 11 active Catholic bishops in the state, opposes the casino gambling proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot but supports creation of an Ohio livestock board and does not oppose payments to the veterans …

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 HAMILTON DEANERY — The Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated the World Mission Sunday Mass with an Asian emphasis on Oct. 18 at Sacred Heart Church in Fairfield. The purpose of the Mass, attended by some 300 people, was to build awareness of the ardiocesean Mission Office’s new …

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 By Terrance Callan All Saints: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a This Sunday we celebrate the feast of All Saints. On other days of the year we commemorate particular saints. On this day we commemorate all who have attained the goal of human life …