A Mass of Christian Burial for Franciscan Sister Edith Soergel was celebrated July 1 at the motherhouse chapel of Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Ind. Sister Edith, 82, died June 27 at St. Clare Hall, the congregation’s healthcare facility.  A native of New Albany, Ind., she entered the Oldenburg Franciscan …

Friday, July 2, 2010 St. John the Baptist Parish celebrates 150th anniversary By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — The stifling heat and humidity of a summer day didn’t stop the celebration as members of St. John the Baptist Parish in Dry Ridge gathered on June 26 for …

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — When Christians recognize God’s love and gifts and share them with others we fulfill a call to be God’s co-workers in building His kingdom. That was a key message Father Samuel Hose shared during his keynote address at the 2010 …

Thursday, July 8, 2010 By Father Kyle Schnippel “Um, Mom, this is the small one.” Two years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Rome with my parents.  They had never been, while I was making my fourth trip to the Eternal City.  I had a sense of the …

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 By Father Timothy Schehr Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:25-37 Deuteronomy. Now that is a name to be taken seriously. Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Bible; it is also the final book of the Torah, the Law of Moses. …

Friday, July 2, 2010 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — Most tennis camps are designed to improve players’ fundamental skills and increase their competitiveness, but a recent camp held by the Carroll High School tennis team had much more meaning. Instead, the high school students and a few Carroll alumni used …

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Lucille Abel, 87, a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Bridgetown, died June 25. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 29 at St. Jude Church. B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is asking for help from the community at large, encouraging donations of any amount — $5, 10, 20 or more to help raise $4,000 to send 20 children from needy families for a weeklong summer camp experience. …

Friday, June 25, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio offers several family-education programs in July. “Media, Peers and other influences on the Family” will be offered July 8, 7-9 p.m., at the Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Rd., Cincinnati. $15.

Friday, June 25, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host “Clean out and donate” weekends in July to collect household items, furniture and clothing. A SVDP truck will be on-site Saturdays and Sundays at the following parishes: