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New fund to grant $2 million+ in tuition aid this fall
The historic One Faith, One Hope, One Love capital campaign conducted in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati by the Catholic Community Foundation will disburse its first tuition grants this fall. Spokesmen for the archdiocese say the student aid program funded by the campaign will allocate more than $2 million for tuition …
Mike Schafer appointed Archdiocese of Cincinnati Communications Director
Michael A. Schafer, a veteran marketing executive with deep involvement in the Catholic Church, has been named Director of the newly created Department of Communications & Mission Promotion for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, effective July 17. “I am both excited and humbled by the opportunity to put my professional experience …
Obituary: Rev. Robert Buening
Reverend Robert B. Buening died Tuesday morning, July 11, 2017 at Western Hills Retirement Village, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on June 26, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary and studied philosophy and theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in …
Athenaeum 50% tuition reduction extended, funds available to all lay students for 2017-2018 academic year
By Colleen Kammer Marti Shoemaker’s mother came to live with her family while still in good health, so Shoemaker, a business owner, had no intention of being her caregiver. But as her mother eventually needed more care and moved to a nursing home, Shoemaker felt God calling her in a …
Record crowd expected at Fatima Celebration, Mass, candlelight rosary procession set for centennial
One of six statues blessed by Pope Francis in recognition of the centennial of miracles at Fatima, Portugal, will be displayed at the annual Fatima celebration at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein in Mercer County Aug. 11. The six statutes will be touring six countries this year and the …
Sister Dorothy Stang House dedicated in Hamilton
Members of St. Julie Billiart Parish in Hamilton and representatives from the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur gathered May 27 for the dedication and blessing of the Dorothy Stang House. Sister Dorothy, known for her outspoken efforts on behalf of the poor and the environment, was murdered in Brazil …
Services for Fr. Chris Coleman set for Thursday-Friday
Reception of the body of Rev. Christopher C. Coleman, who died Sunday, July 9, as a result of an auto accident, will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains in downtown Cincinnati. Visitation will continue until 9 p.m. Mass of Christian …
Editor’s note: Hope the forgotten virtue?
Hope has long gathered dust in my closet of virtues. Always quick to correct the grammatical misuse of the adverb, “hopefully,” I was just as quick to label “whimp” when hope was used in any reference. Faith – that takes courage; love – that takes strength. But hope? In mid-June, …
Bishop Fenwick High School’s New Principal Starts Today
Cincinnati, OH: While students are enjoying their summer vacation, Blane Collison is preparing to take up his new duties as Principal/CEO of Bishop Fenwick High School on July 10, 2017. “Fenwick has a proud tradition of forming students in faith, knowledge and service,” states incoming Principal Collison, “I look forward …
Obituary: Rev. Glen Perin pastor and educator
Rev. Glen W. Perin passed away on Wednesday, July 5, at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. He was born on January 15, 1928 in Newport, Ohio. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary and studied theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Norwood. He was ordained …
