by John Stegeman As a young boy, Anthony DiCello would sit outside school listening to his brother’s choir practice. When he got home, he’d recreate what he heard on a toy piano. That was the genesis of a profound career in liturgical music that spanned 26 years and officially came …

Bulach, Sister Ritamary, 77, died peacefully on Sept. 8 at MVH after a short illness. She was born Dec. 1942 near Oxford, Ohio, and entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood Dayton, Ohio, January 1, 1961. For 59 years, she faithfully served God and His people. Private services will be …

Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio Job Description POSITION TITLE: Parish and Community Engagement Coordinator FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Administration REPORTS TO: CEO WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Mission Advancement; Marketing and Communications; Volunteer Coordinator SUPERVISORY: No WORK HOURS: 37.5 LOCATION: Mid-Pointe DATE: August 2020 Position Summary: The Parish and Community Engagement Coordinator …

by Bonny Van When it comes to ABCs and 123s, stay-at-home dad Zach Hinger hopes young children are able to add a little more faith to their early education. That’s why he’s written and illustrated a board book perfect for tiny hands, titled My First Catholic Words. Based on the …

I have heard it is possible for someone who wishes to receive communion at Mass to be denied. In what cases can someone be denied communion? Is this different from being “excommunicated”? When Catholics approach to receive communion, it is presumed that they are in a proper state to receive. …

The world needs prayer. Please share these upcoming opportunities for prayer with members of your faith community or take part yourself On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, for the Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will offer a Mass celebrating the National Day of Prayer for Peace In …

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Respect for the Planet’s Resources We pray that the planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

In the Spring of 2019, I took my oldest daughter to see the stage production of Hamilton. Huge fans of the music since the time the cast album dropped, we couldn’t wait to finally see it performed in person. As the theatre darkened and the first notes of the show …