Feb. 23 and 24. All are invited to a Life In The Spirit Seminar St. Gertrude Church Parish Center. Sponsored by Father Giles Dimock, O.P. and Regina Verita s Healing Prayer Ministry. Begins at 7 p.m. Friday; continues from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday. For information call Patrick Mechley at 513-378-1252.

Robert Rogers will share his compelling story as part of IHM's Lenten speaker series. Hurricanes, fires, violence, fear - we all experience difficulties, and hope can be hard to find. Rogers will share how to see "Hope Amidst These Tough Times." IHM's speakers follow the parish fish fry (4:30-7 p.m.), rosary (6:20 in the church) and Stations of the Cross (7 p.m.). Come for all or whatever parts of the evening fit your schedule.

Many men from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati attend this conference, named for Ephesians 6 ("put on the armor of God...."). Speakers include keynotes Dr. Ray Guarendi and Father Larry Richards, along with Father John Meyer -- who will also lead an interactive Q&A session with both. Program includes Mass with Archbishop Charles Thompson and Adoration. Tickets start at $40 (includes lunch); clergy and religious admitted free; discount admission for Knights of Columbus members; $15 tickets for men 25 and under. Purchase…

"Growing Fruitful Friendships" is the theme of this retreat featuring Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet, authors of "The Friendship Project." Kicks off with Mass at 9 a.m., followed by registration and light breakfast, uplifting talks on friendship and prayer, lunch, vendors, door prizes, more. Time for Confession and Adoration. All women high school juniors and older invited; tickets $25 until Feb. 1, $30 after. For information call (937) 569-1953 or email [email protected].  

The LPMP is part of the Archdiocesan seminary, training priests, deacons, and lay ministers for service to the church. This informational session will explain the program and options, time commitment, tuition and fees, and the application process. Session held in room 114.