DAYTON, Ohio — “Joy” was the theme of the day as Sister LaKesha Church pronounced first vows as a Sister of the Precious Blood on Aug. 25 in the chapel at Salem Heights, the congregational residence. During his homily, Father Ken Pleiman, CPPS, identified three words from the day’s readings …

Last year, Maribel Trujillo-Diaz was deported after several rounds in court proceedings. Maribel, a wife, a mother of four was an active member of St. Julie Billiart Parish in Hamilton. This past weekend,  Maribel Trujillo Diaz has been reunited with her family after 17 months of separation. Last year many organizations …

What: Saint Padre Pio relics tour in Cincinnati, Ohio When: Wednesday Oct. 3, 2018 7:30 A.M. Rite of Reception 8:00 A.M. – 6:30 P.M. Pilgrims venerating relics 7:00 P.M. Mass to honor St. Pio celebrated by Archbishop Schnurr Where: St. Peter in Chains Cathedral; 325 W. 8th St. Cincinnati, OH …

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St. Peter in Chains Cathedral will have the official relics of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina on October 3, 2018 on the occasion of the 50th commemoration anniversary of his passing. The public veneration will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Mass in honor of Saint Padre …

Dear mission parishioners, supporters, and friends: By now you have likely seen headlines concerning abuse in the church, mismanagement by bishops, and even accusations against the Holy Father. At Glenmary we are also following these stories with keen interests, and heavy hearts. No child should ever suffer abuse, but when …

On Saturday, Nov 3, Tolton: From Slave to Priest is a new live theater production based on the life of Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first African American Catholic priest will be performed at the Cintas Center on the Xavier University Campus at 3:00 p.m. On Sunday, November 4, the production moves …

In the Greater Cincinnati area, on Wednesday, September 5, severe storms caused damage throughout the area. On a warm morning on Thursday, September 6 many workers traveled into the central business district of Cincinnati. Many stopping off at local coffee shops, going to their many offices talking about the night …

DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AND VICTIMS OF ABUSE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS SCHEDULE OF PRAYER Friday, September 14, 2018 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place throughout the day except during the celebration of Mass. St. Peter in Chains Cathedral 325 West 8th …

Deacon Joseph Coll A Mass of Christian Burial for Deacon Joseph Coll was celebrated July 21 at St. Columban Church in Loveland. Deacon Coll died July 9 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was ordained to the permanent diaconate in 1982. He had been at St. Columban for 42 years, 35 of …