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A picture says a thousand words: Migration week
In honor of National Migration Week, Sr. Tracy and local St. Leo’s parishioner, Pedro Bernardo, offered an immigration presentation on January 10, 2017 at Our Lady of the Visitation. The more than 50 people who attended learned about Catholic Social Teaching and migration, the current U.S. immigration system, and action …
A picture says a thousand words: Epiphany around the Archdiocese
The Feast of the Epiphany was celebrated on January 8, 2017. Here are some pictures around the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
A picture says a thousand words: Celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism
Today, January 9. 2017 is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” MT 3:14.
Holy Family Frenchtown Celebrates 170 Years
As Holy Family Parish in Frenchtown celebrates 170 years of its founding and 100 years in the same church, research confirmed it is the oldest church in continuous operation in Darke County. “The church was named Holy Family — Child Jesus, the Virgin Mary, his mother, and Saint Joseph, his …
Prayer for Peace from Pope Francis
O almighty and merciful God, Lord of the universe and of history. All that You have created is good and your compassion for the mistakes of mankind knows no limits. We come to You today to ask You to keep in peace the world and its people, to keep far …
Meet New Youth Office Director Brad Bursa: Heart on fire for mission
Brad Bursa may have come to youth ministry by accident – but he also came with zeal. The new director for the archdiocesan Office of Youth Evangelization and Discipleship – formerly the “youth” half of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (OYYAM), Bursa is a native of Tiffin. …
A Picture Says a thousand Words: Plunging into 2017
On January1, 2017 the 10th annual Loramie Leap took place on Lake Loramie. Rev. Ethan Moore organized the jump for 2017 as a way to bring men and women together consecrating the new year to the Mother of God. Asked about the coldness, Rev. Ethan Moore said “Oh the coldness…it …
Archbishop Schnurr’s World Day Peace Message
Conflict is a natural part of what it means to be human. Until God ushers in His Kingdom, we know that we will be muddling our way, creating and overcoming conflicts. The Church, for instance, will unapologetically stand up for the principles we believe in. We will witness to our …
New Year’s Resolution: Giving Back
In the song Little Drummer Boy, the boy has no gifts to bring. He’s a poor boy. However, he has the greatest gift, himself and his God given talents. As we end 2016, many participate in New Year’s Resolutions. Number one every year is losing weight and there’s a barrage …
