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Cross the Bridge for Life 2018

Thousands of people from both sides of the Ohio River gathered at the Newport Festival Park Sunday for the 13th annual Cross the Bridge for Life. Both Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr (Cincinnati) and Bishop Roger Foys (Covington) made the walk across the “Purple People Bridge” and back, and offered their …
Latest Priests’ Assignments

The Priests’ Personnel Office announces the following new assignments: BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018 Reverend Frankline Fernando Rayappa, C.PP.S., assigned as Pastor of St. Joseph, Egypt and St. Augustine, Minister Reverend Leo Huyen Dinh Vu, CRM, assigned as Chaplain/Moderator of the Catholic Vietnamese Community of Dayton and to hospital ministry Reverend …
Serra Club membership skyrockets

More than a dozen people were inducted into the Serra Club of Cincinnati at a ceremony May 22, “by far the largest number in many years, probably since the 70s,” said President Wayne Topp. Serra International is a lay apostolate that promotes vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Members …
Archbishop Schnurr and Bishop Foys lead Catholics in a walk to celebrate life

Thousands of Catholics from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Diocese of Covington will come together for a family festival and a walk across the Purple People Bridge to celebrate the beautiful gift of human life, at all its stages, regardless of age, ability or disability. The 13th annual Cross …
Welcome to the job, Father Williams!

A shorter version of this article appeared in our print edition: “Welcome to the job, Father Williams” – current M.C.s share thoughts By Gail Finke Father Jason Williams doesn’t know what to expect when he becomes the next Master of Ceremonies for Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. Ordained two years …
After nearly 15 years as M.C., Deacon Francis Wagner retires

“Traffic cop” lays down his badge By Gail Finke Francis Wagner never expected to be a deacon, much less the Master of Ceremonies for two archbishops. A graduate of Holy Family and Elder schools, he went on to Xavier University, Harvard (where he earned a degree in Russian economics) and …
Corpus Christi Processions

Throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, there are several Corpus Christi Processions to celebrate the The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. You’re invited to participate on this sacred day. Thursday May, 31, 2018 Holy Family Church (Dayton, OH) 140 S. Findlay St., Dayton OH 45403 Thursday …
Dad and daughter valedictorians

Dynamic duo speak 30 years apart at Carroll High School from our June print edition: By Eileen Connelly OSU The legacy of Catholic education is strong in the Schlegel family thanks to Carroll High School. Maria Schlegel was selected as one of this year’s valedictorians 30 years after her father, David, …
Mercy alumnae look back

Legacy of Mercy education will continue, despite loss of beloved home For a last look video at Mother of Mercy High School, click here from our June 2018 print edition: By Eileen Connelly, OSU The end of this school year is bittersweet for alumnae of Mother of Mercy in Westwood, …
Wrestling champ finds family at Elder

from our June print edition: By Eileen Connelly, OSU Around Elder High School, recent graduate Antonio McCloud is well known for his infectious smile and positive attitude. e young man readily admits that has a child, his smile didn’t come easily. “ Things were pretty tough for me,” said McCloud, …