Monday, March 30, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — Rather than head to Florida for sun and parties during spring break, a group of college students from Montana chose to serve those in need in Cincinnati by taking part in the Franciscans for the Poor Volunteer …

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Archbishop Moeller High School is now collecting donations for a rummage sale to benefit Unifat (the school in Uganda it helps support, along with 120 of the school’s children), Moeller’s freshman leadership program, and tuition assistance. All leftover items from the sale …

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — The newly inaugurated president of the College of Mount St. Joseph, Anthony J. Aretz, says that one of his priorities will be to integrate ethics training into the college’s academic and other programs, an approach he hopes will …

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — The Archdiocese of Cincinnati has returned Father Clarence Heis to priestly ministry effective March 19, following three years on administrative leave. He will reside in Cincinnati and celebrate the sacraments in the archdiocese as needed.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 By Father Earl Fernandes I was delighted to read, “Local Ruah Woods to offer Theology of the Body programs,” in The Catholic Telegraph. The establishment of such a center is timely and necessary. Last November, the Notre Dame Center for Ethics in Culture sponsored a conference …

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 By Sister Betty Jane Lillie, S.C. Fifth Sunday of Lent 35: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:3-4, 12-15; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33 Jesus called the hour of His death the hour of His glorification (John 12:23).  The kind of death he would die was indicated in Jesus’ own …

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 By Father Rob Waller The stated mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is “to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation … as more and more first-time investors turn to the markets to help secure their futures, pay for …

Thursday, March 19, 2009 By Mary Caffrey Knapke DAYTON DEANERY — Last fall, militant Hindu nationalists committed a rash of violent attacks on Christians within a remote and impoverished area of India, leaving an estimated 60 people dead and 50,000 displaced. More than 150 Christian churches were destroyed. Now, Father …

Thursday, March 19, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard HAMILTON DEANERY — Some motherly advice struck a chord with Marie Wilson about being mindful of the necessities that are sometimes taken for granted. She realized that despite the tough economy, she and her family have been blessed with food that they …

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 By Sister Carol Gaeke, O.P. A Southern politician was ranting about the need to inscribe the Ten Commandments on a municipal building when a reporter tentatively asked him “Sir, what are these Ten Commandments?” The politician hesitated, scratched his head and muttered: “Well, I am not …