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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Last week three Bishop Fenwick High School staff members represented the high school at the Partners in Mission Conference in Boston. Director of Communications & Marketing, Natalie Hansman, Robin Blank, Assistant Director of Development, and Andrea Wyatt, Development Specialist, attended the week-long conference that focused on developing excellence in Catholic …

SIDNEY, OH- The Lehman Catholic High School Alumni Association announced the school’s 11th annual Lehman Hall of Fame Induction. This year’s inductees include a former educator, a lawyer, two staff members, and a Piqua Catholic High School graduate. The five distinguished individuals –John E. Ferman, John M. Garmhausen, Mike and Joyce …

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sr. Jean Patrice Harrington, who died Saturday, July 1, 2017, in Mother Margaret Hall. Visitation for Sr. Jean Patrice will be Friday, July 7 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Motherhouse chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at …

Though we’re just about the halfway mark for our Archdiocese of Cincinnati Students summer break, they’ve been busy this summer.