Wednesday, June 2, 2010 By David Eck CATHEDRAL DEANERY — A newly formed group is working to ensure the aging Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, the focal point of the Cincinnati archdiocese, remains vibrant for future generations. The Archbishop Karl J. Alter Society is comprised of members who donate …

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — A Mass and dinner to give thanks for retired Archbishop of Cincinnati Daniel E. Pilarczyk drew about 150 archdiocesan and religious order priests who wanted to express their appreciation for the archbishop’s 50 years of service to the local church.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Six months into his tenure as the spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr continues to become acquainted with the members of his flock.

Thursday, June 3, 2010 By Father Kyle Schnippel In the Catholic Church, spring brings not only “wedding season,” but in dioceses throughout the United States men who have completed their training are called forward to be ordained to the priesthood. In rites as ancient as the church herself, those being …

Wednesday, June 2, 2010By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Genesis: 14:18-20; Psalm 110:1-4; 1 Corinthians11:23-26; Luke 9:11b-17 Having completed the Easter season and returned to Ordinary Time, our liturgical cycle offers us the celebration of several beautiful feasts that remind us of …

Friday, May 28, 2010 Mary Ann Marthaler (nee Lawwill), 81, a member of Guardian Angels Parish in Mt. Washington, died May 27. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated June 2 at Guardian Angels Church. T.P. White & Sons Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Friday, May 28, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Twenty-one young people received the gifts of the Holy Spirit when they were confirmed at Our Lady of Lavang Vietnamese Catholic Community on April 4.

Friday, May 28, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Pat Armstrong, interim superintendent of the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, recently received the Geier Family Award for United Way Leadership from United Way of Greater Cincinnati at an event recognizing some of the region’s outstanding volunteers.

Friday, May 28, 2010 By Mary Caffrey Knapke HAMILTON DEANERY — Although all parents want their children to be safe, not every parent knows what steps to take when kids spend time online. To help address these concerns, John XXIII Catholic Elementary School in Middletown recently hosted a seminar on …

Thursday, May 27, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary has launched a $15.75 million capital campaign to help the school maintain and improve its excellence for the next decade. The campaign, with its theme “Investing in Our Future — Preserving Our Legacy,” …