More than 500 Bishop Fenwick Society (BFS) members enjoyed Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr’s annual thank-you dinner May 4 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Hotel. BFS members, seminarians, and faculty priests attended the invitation-only event as an acknowledgement for their spiritual and financial support. Father Benedict O’Cinnsealaigh, outgoing president and …

By John Stegeman CINCINNATI — Four runners affiliated with the Fairfield-based Glenmary Home Missioners joined forces Sunday to win the City Dash 4-Person open relay event at the Flying Pig Marathon, raising awareness and funds for Glenmary’s vocation efforts in the process. Creative development ideas surrounding the race, including a …

Maria Stein OH – The Spiritual Center Retreat House, located in Maria Stein, has expanded. Last July, the Spiritual Center purchased a facility near Grand Lake, next to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Renovations took place throughout the fall and winter, and the new Montezuma Retreat House, located at 6731 …

THE PRIESTS’ PERSONNEL OFFICE ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING NEW ASSIGNMENTS: BEGINNING MAY 13, 2018 Reverend Anthony Brausch as President of the Athenaeum of Ohio and Rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West, Cincinnati. BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018 Reverend James Reutter as Pastor of St. Peter Parish, New Richmond, and …

Thousands visit for Catholic education conference; Pope Francis sends envoy Attendees at the 112th National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) convention in Cincinnati in early April honored two area educators for their contributions and ministry.  At the dinner opening the week-long convention, Mayra Alza Wilson, coordinator of Latino outreach for Catholic …

  The theme for the 2018 Spring Theology on Tap in Dayton is I’m Catholic, so now what? Theology on Tap takes place at Oregon Express at 336 E 5th St., Dayton Ohio. For a map, click here Spring 2018 Theology on Tap Schedule in Dayton Thursday Mary 17th: Luke …

This month’s Bucket List will take you to the cathedral for one of the most joyous events of the year that isn’t a feast, on a pilgrimage, and to Clermont County for a special outdoor Mass: One of the biggest non-feast days of the church year A set of walking …

St. Joseph Parish in North Bend celebrated one of its own being ordained a transitional deacon Saturday morning with a three-Mass celebration this weekend. Deacon Mark Bredestege proclaimed the Gospel and delivered a homily at all three weekend Masses. Receptions featured deacon-shaped cookies from a local bakery. Bishop Joseph R. …

Four to be ordained for area parishes on May 19 How do you learn God’s plan for your life? “Go to Mass and pray in front of the tabernacle as frequently as you can,” said Deacon Craig Best, who will be ordained a priest in Cincinnati’s cathedral this month. “Give …

Nine men, the largest group in 38 years, were ordained transitional deacons at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains April 28. Bishop Joseph R. Binzer celebrated the Mass and ordained the men in ancient ceremony that includes an oath of obedience; presenting each man with a deacon’s vestment and …