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Walking the line between faith and fear

By Jeanne Hunt I recently asked a group of parishioners to tell me what they are afraid of. I said they could say whatever came into their minds. Profound or silly, any answer was a good one. This is what they said: Death, sickness, losing my job, not having enough …
ERIC F. SPINA Installation Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 2 Noon, Mass celebrated by Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, Chapel of the Immaculate Conception 2 – 5 p.m. Student-led social and service activities, Stuart Field Monday, April 3 10 a.m. – noon Faculty and community symposium: “Shared Expertise for Shared Solutions,” Kennedy Union ballroom 1:30 – 3 …
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON TO CELEBRATE INSTALLATION OF 19TH PRESIDENT, ERIC F. SPINA

Will Unveil new Strategic Vision For Universities Future DAYTON, Ohio — The University of Dayton will inaugurate Eric F. Spina as its 19th president April 2-5, with five days of events highlighting the university’s faith, service, academic prowess, artistic excellence and community engagement, and introducing a bold vision for its …
God’s Mechanics: The Religious Life of Techies

Athenaeum of Ohio – Brother Guy delivered his lecture to 275 people, including Athenaeum seminarians, faculty and staff, Frassati Fellowship young adults, Cincinnati Astronomical Society members and Sisters of Notre Dame. He told the group that the Church has always supported scientific study. He said, “Studying science is an act …
Glenmary Brother Bob Hoffman dead at 89

Builder, writer: For 64 years, missioner found new ways to serve CINCINNATI, Ohio (March 21, 2017) – Brother Robert John Hoffman, a Glenmary Home Missioner for 64 years, died March 17 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was 89. A member of the Brothers Building Crew, Brother Bob worked throughout the United …
Lenten almsgiving at St. Charles Borromeo targets Dayton charities

St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Kettering is donating goods to two local charities for its Lenten almsgiving: the pantry in the Biltmore Towers for seniors and the Brunner Literacy Center for adult learning. The charities have provided St. Charles with a list of needed items. Parishioners are bringing them to …
A picture says a thousand words: Looking back at St. Patrick’s Day

Friday was St. Patrick’s Day and here’s a peak at some activities in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Small change can make difference when coins are rare

By Paul Clark Special to The Catholic Telegraph Small change can make a big difference. As part of his pledge to One Faith, One Hope, One Love, David Cossentino of Loveland added some coins totaling $1.63. That’s face value. But there’s a flip side: Their total worth, as evaluated by …
Lehman Catholic High School to present “GODSPELL”

Lehman Catholic High School will present its 39th annual all-school musical – Godspell – on March 23, 24, and 25, 2017, at the school. The Thursday night curtain is at 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8:00 p.m. Based on the Gospel of St. Matthew, Godspell is not …
A lesson for Lent

It stood on the top floor of St. Bernard Catholic School, glorious in its art deco green and chrome glory, emblazoned with a “5-cent” symbol and little display windows. It was the closest thing to heaven the school’s 400 students could imagine — the candy machine. That machine, with its …