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First permanent deacons look back
By Walt Schaefer Pope Paul VI took the first step in restoring the ancient order of permanent diaconate in the Catholic Church’s Latin Rite in 1967 as part of the Vatican II reforms. In the spring of 1968, the bishops of the United States petitioned the Holy Father to revive …
Crowds pack rare Latin Masses sponsored by Oratory
By Gail Finke Elaborate Latin Masses at two historic Cincinnati churches this month topped off a sacred music retreat for 50 singers from around the country. Sponsored by the Cincinnati Oratory and its two parishes, the retreat featured Kevin Allen and Nicke Lemme, was coordinated by John Schauble, led by …
Bucket List for September
This month’s Bucket List takes you to two very different places for quiet fall hikes, and to the archdiocese’s only parish founded by Lithuanian immigrants: stroll St. Joseph New Cemetery’ s 163 acres spend time in contemplative Jesuit prayer in Milford worship at an Old North Dayton parish Go: …
Don’t touch that dial: Catholic radio station seeks to own drive time
By Gail Finke Sacred Heart Catholic Radio wants to be your go-to station for drive time, beginning Sept. 4. As area workers and students settle into their fall routine after Labor Day weekend, Sacred Heart Radio will launch “Driving Home the Faith,” a 4-6 p.m. program hosted by …
A picture says a thousand words: Day to Dream at St. Vincent dePaul
Each year, Greater Cincinnati children received a new bed of their own at the Day to Dream event at St. Vincent de Paul.
Today’s Video: A historic night at McNicholas High School
On Friday, August 24, 2018 for the first time the lights were on at Penn Station Stadium at McNicholas High School. The Rockets hosted the Goshen Warriors. It was a tough loss for McNick as they fell 21-7: however, it was a night of history! Throughout the Football Season, check …
St. Aloysius Shandon: Steadfast in life and faith
By Walt Schaefer Over its 150-year history, St. Aloysius Parish in Shandon has grown in size and moved from a small church in the Butler County hamlet to a large one on a hillside out of town. But, parishioners agree, one thing has remained steadfast over …
Permanent deacon FAQ
Who is a deacon? There are three groups, or “orders,” of ordained ministers in the Catholic church: bishops, priests, and deacons. Deacons are ordained as a sacramental sign to the church and to the world of Christ, who came “to serve and not to be served.” What do deacons do? …
St. Lawrence, patron of deacons, suffered a martyr’s death in Rome
One of the first deacons of Rome, St. Lawrence was one of the victims of the persecution of Valerian in 258. At the beginning of the month of August, 258, the emperor issued an edict, commanding that all bishops, priests, and deacons should immediately be put to death (“episcopi et …
Pastors: Role of deacon has grown, changed
By Walt Schaefer The story of the permanent diaconate has been an evolving one over the past 50 years. The archdiocese has seen the ministry of these men blossom into a respected and necessary ministry in almost all parishes in the archdiocese. “Deacons are very important in …
