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ARTISTS INVITED TO SEVENTH ANNUAL MARIA STEIN SHRINE – ART SHOW & SALE

The seventh annual Maria Stein Art Show will be held June 24-29 at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, 2291 St. Johns Road in the Gast Gallery (second floor) at the Shrine. The show features original drawings and paintings in various media as well as three dimensional sculptures. …
Service, faith, academics, activities: Meet Purcell Marian Graduate Jordan Wright

Among the life lessons Jordan Wright’s parents, Michelle and Lavel, passed on to him is “always leave a place better than you found it.” Wright took that to heart during his four years at Purcell Marian, supporting his school and his classmates in a variety of ways. He attended Nativity …
Ohio Bishops Statement Opposing the Denial of Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Undocumented Workers

June 2, 2017 Background: The Ohio House recently passed Workers’ Compensation legislation (HB 27) that includes a provision prohibiting undocumented workers from receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ Compensation is funded by employers as an insurance policy which provides medical and compensation benefits for work-related injuries, diseases and deaths. Bishops Statement: …
Learning about Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction was once sought by women and men religious and clergy, almost exclusively. Not so any longer! Women and men in all walks of life wanting to deepen their relationship with God are seeking a Spiritual Director. If you answer the following questions with a yes, you may benefit …
Scenes from Cross the Bridge for Life 2017

Sponsored by 20 pro-life organizations in Ohio and Northern Kentucky, including the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Diocese of Covington, Cross the Bridge for Life is an annual celebration of life in all stages and at all ages. This year thousands of people (number not yet available) crossed the bridge …
Service, faith, academics, activities: Meet La Salle Graduate Ben Sinkhorn

Ben Sinkhorn was inspired from his earliest years by the example of his parents, Virginia and Robert, both active volunteers in their community and at their Indiana parish. Following in their footsteps, the recent graduate accumulated more than 800 service hours during his four years at La Salle High School. …
Class of 2017 at Chaminade Julienne Celebrates Commencement

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School in Dayton Ohio, graduated 150 students from the Class of 2017 on Monday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the University of Dayton arena. 138 students had reported that they were going to a college or university next school year. Additionally, two students will enter their …
Bob Wurzelbacher heads respect life office; Varied background prepares him for post supporting human lives

The journey that brought Bob Wurzelbacher from his Cincinnati parish home to director of the Archdiocesan Office for Respect Life ministries did not prepare him for his first challenge in the office. “I had not yet officially started in my position, but messages were being left on the phone in …
Service, faith, academics, activities: Meet Chaminade Julienne Graduate Clarence Reed III

Clarence Reed III said his mother, Tamika Alexander, has always believed in the value of education, sending him to Corpus Christ and Mary Queen of Peace schools in Dayton. When it came time for high school, Chaminade Julienne (CJ) seemed the natural choice, given Reed’s sister, Jarnai, a 2013 graduate, …
Fatima anniversary celebrated locally at Holy Spirit Center

A century ago in the village of Fatima, Portugal, three children were divinely chosen to experience a miracle. That miracle at Fatima was celebrated locally by a large crowd on its May 13 anniversary at the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood. The local remembrance, highlighted by Mass, three guest speakers, …