Fr. Tim Scheher, long-time professor at Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West, will present a three-part series on readings from the Gospel of John used in the RCIA program. Three consecutive Wednesdays. March 8: "The Samaritan Woman at the Well." March 15: "The Man Born Blind" March 22: "Lazarus Raised from the Dead"

The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation, a Catholic group that advocates a literal interpretation of Genesis, will present a talk outlining its view of the origins of the universe and the creation of man. Presenters will be Hugh Owen, director o the center, and physicist Thomas Seiler. Doors open at 6 pm; light refreshments served.

Are you a long time, first time, or not yet Catholic with questions about the faith? Come to Catholic 101, a question and answer session! Bring your friends and bring your questions. Event takes place in the Youth Room. No fee, but please register.  

All invited to St. Nicholas Parish Fish Fry/Salad and Baked Potato Bar/Cakewalk at its NEW location, the Sunman American Legion Hall. Carryout available!    

March 10-12. The door is open, will you walk in? Women are invited to a Come and See weekend with the Sisters of the Precious Blood -- learn about their life as women religious, the power of prayer, and the reality of community life and ministry. While the address is 4960 Salem Avenue, Dayton, the entrance is at 4500 Dendinger Rd- if using a GPS be sure to use that address. Please register by March 3 by calling Sister Patty Kremer at (937) 609-0653…

Carroll HS kicks of its second annual St. PAT's festival with an adults-only evening: The school's 32nd annual fish fry begins at 6 pm; at 8 pm the Sons O'Blarney will play and gambling and games of chance will begin. Must be 21 to enter; alumni, school families and friends, and the entire community invited. Faster food lines and more seating, additional parking and shuttle buses planned. Come back Saturday for a full day of Irish music, family fun, and…

All invited to a pre-St. Patrick's Day concert at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Ky. At the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel; no reservations required. (Cincinnati St. Patrick's Day Parade is March 11 this year -- a week early!)

Deacon Peter Auriemma, MD, from the Diocese of Phoenix will present a talk on Christ's physical death on the cross, part of a weekend of events at St. James of the Valley and several other parishes. A professional urologist, Dr./Deacon Auriemma will speak about crucifixion and other physical aspects of Jesus's death -- a presentation he has given around the country since 1988. All are invited to this free presentation and other parish events that night: the parish fish fry…