Wednesday, August 19, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — As she made plans to continue her education, the idea of attending a four-year college was originally intimidating to Mary Daugherty. “I applied to a lot of four-year schools but was really scared by the college world,” she recalled. “I …

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 By Sister Carol Gaeke, O.P. The greatest commandment is the Gospel: “Love the Lord your God and your neighbor as yourself.” It is proclaimed on the feast of Pope St. Pius X who was the great promoter of early and frequent reception of the Eucharist. Prior …

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 By Terrance Callan Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time: Joshua  24:1-2, 15-17, 18; Psalm 34:2-3, 16-21; Ephesians 5:21-32; John 6:60-69 When we are confronted by a difficult choice, we study the issues involved and consider the consequences of different options. Sometimes this process of reflection makes it …

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 A Mass of Christian Burial for Deacon Edward (Ned) Ostendorf was held on Aug. 21 at St. Columbkille Church in Wilmington. Deacon Ostendorf, 74, died Aug. 16 after a battle with esophageal cancer.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 A Mass of Christian Burial for Precious Blood Sister Mary Susanna Laux was celebrated Aug. 18 at the congregation’s motherhouse in Dayton. Sister Mary Susanna, 93, died Aug. 11 in Dayton.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — The Adult Spirituality Institute, now in its ninth year, has announced its upcoming courses. The short term, non-credit courses and seminars are offered in conjunction with, and held at, the Athenaeum of Ohio.

Friday, August 14, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY — The Archdiocese for the Military Services is now a partner with the University of Dayton to provide catechist certification and other religious education online. With the addition of the archdiocese as a partner, the University of Dayton’s online program is now serving catechetical …

Friday, August 14, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — Marianist Father Martin Solma has been appinted provincial-elect of the Marianist Province of the United States. Father Solma will serve an initial term of five years beginning July 1, 2010. Father Solma, 61, has ministered in Eastern Africa since 1982. The U.S. Province office …

Thursday, August 13, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY — The Life Resources Center of Dayton is looking for ProLife volunteers to share parenting experiences with young mothers 16-21 years who have toddlers. An informational training session will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Life Resources Center, 425 …

Thursday, August 13, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — Archbishop Daniel E Pilarczyk thanked the faithful who gave their time, talent and treasure towards the success of the 2009 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) at three recent Masses of Thanksgiving.