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Obituary: Sister Martha Feder
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Benedictine Sister Sr. Martha Feder on July 23, 2018 at St. Walburg Monastery Chapel. Sister Martha, 95, died July 14. She was a Benedictine Sister of St. Walburg Monastery for 74 years. A native of Latonia, Kentucky, Sister Martha served as an …
Oldest Catholic Church Building in Springfield gets Major Facelift
Parishioners who worship at St Bernard’s in Springfield are worshiping in the original church built in 1870, ten years after the parish founding. But they will soon enjoy a more attractive, weather-secure facility. Parish business manager John Herzog said the church was renovated in 1924, but at that time the …
Advice from a Vocations Director who’s Outstanding in his Field
By Steve Trosley Father Dan Schmitmeyer smiles as he looks down on the people around him. He can’t help looking down, as he is easily 6’6” tall. The smile tips off the hearty sense of humor that comes from his enthusiasm for his job — vocations director for …
Novena, Ice Cream Social at St. Ann (Groesbeck)
The CT crew visited St. Ann Church in Groesbeck this weekend, where parishioners are in the middle of their annual St. Ann novena and celebrated with an ice cream social. The novena includes nine days of Masses and prayers with a relic of St. Ann, the mother of Mary. It ends …
Parish Picnic at Kolping Grove
The CT crew visited Kolping Center near Winton Woods Park for a combined parish picnic for Old St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart (Camp Washington), the two parishes staffed by the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Cincinnati. Click on any photo to see it full size.
A Picture Says a Thousand Words: Steubenville Youth Conference
Every year, some 1,200 young people from the archdiocese attend one of Franciscan University of Steubenville’s famous youth conferences. This year the Office of Youth Evangelization and Discipleship worked to get as many youth groups there as possible for the conference the weekend of July 14, when Archbishop Dennis M. …
A view from above of the Rural Farm Mass 2018
Here are some very unique views of the 2018 Rural Farm Mass in Saint Henry. Ohio.
Today’s Video: Summertime Boredom
When the summer days get long and hot, the gift of free time can become the burden of boredom. Check out Today’s Video on combating boredom.
Eagle Scout builds liturgical chest for youth ministry
By Gail Finke After amassing everything needed for Mass or Eucharistic adoration but an altar, the archdiocese’s Office of Youth Evangelization staff members needed a place to put it all. Plastic tubs and bins just didn’t seem right for the chalices and bowls, thurible (incense holder), candelabras, monstrance, and other …
A picture says a thousand words: Sportsleader Rosary Rally at St. Gertrude
On Thursday, July 19, members of football teams in the area participated in the annual SportsLeader Rosary Rally before two-a-days begin. Normally held at The Athenaeum of Ohio, this year the rally was held at St. Gertrude Church in Madeira as construction continues at the seminary.
