Friday, November 27, 2009 By Father Kenneth Overberg, SJ Despite the fact that the epidemic is spreading faster than previously thought, there has been a sharp decline in public concern regarding HIV and AIDS. World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, provides us an opportunity for renewed awareness and action.

Friday, November 27, 2009 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The traditional Advent Lessons and Carols service in the Chapel of St. Gregory the Great at The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary Seminary will be 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7.

Friday, November 27, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Exactly 169 years after the first Sisters of Notre de Namur arrived in Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the community’s Ohio province officially welcomed Sisters from the Maryland province in an Oct. 31 merger.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Just in time to stuff those St. Nicholas Day stockings on Dec. 6, popular pastor, preacher and retreat master Father Mark Burger will sign copies of his new book Hearing God’s Voice from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Innervisions …

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY — Artisans from around the world will present their handcrafted items at the sixth annual Fair Trade Sale at Bergamo Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.  Bergamo is located at 4400 Shakertown Road in Beavercreek.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 By David Eck CATHEDRAL DEANERY — You could say that Joanne Trimpe whips up her own of slice of heaven, particularly at dinnertime. For almost three years, Trimpe, whose real name is Itala Giovanna Delli Carpini-Trimpe, has been the chef at the Cathedral of St. Peter …

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 By Father Rob Waller A monk and a girl in a pink sweater helped me remember. Father Joseph was visiting from his monastery in Beirut. Bridget came to morning Mass to pray for her father. They reminded me that any bishop likes having a contemplative community …

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Cookie lovers on both sides of the river had fun with the Cookie War waged between Local 12 meteorologist Tim Hedricks and anchor Kit Andrews. Busken bakeries baked special cookies using recipes provided by the two, and buyers voted on their favorite cookie …

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Ask anyone with ties to St. Gertrude School in Madeira what makes it special and they’re likely to respond with a number of reasons, from the faith-filled presence of the Dominican Sisters and friars who have run the …

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 By Terrance Callan First Sunday of Advent: Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2; Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 This Sunday we begin both a new liturgical year and our observance of the season of Advent, preparing to celebrate Christmas. Throughout much of Advent, the readings will remind us of …