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Running to the Heights
Over the weekend, twenty-one men in formation at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology participated in the 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon. The men of the mount held their own among the approximately 45,000 other racers. Emerson Wells, studying for the Archdiocese of Louisville, placed second overall with …
Race car driver’s gift fuels mobile ministry in Ohio diocese
By Francesca Pollio Fenton A cargo van donated to the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, has taken on a new purpose by becoming a mobile outreach ministry delivering food, resources, and the Gospel message to communities in need. Toward the end of 2025, the diocese received the vehicle from Cody Coughlin, a …
Meet David Homoelle
Deacon Homoelle grew up in a loving family in Cheviot. He is the oldest of four, with two brothers and one sister. His fondest memories include visiting his grandparents’ condo for summer vacations and traveling out West to see Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. He loves the movie …
Meet Kraig Gruss
The third of six boys to parents Mike and Kathy, Deacon Gruss is from Coldwater, Ohio. Five brothers meant a lot of rough-housing and picking on each other but also a lot of love and support. Through the family’s involvement in 4-H, they raised animals for the fair—ducks, chickens, …
Priest Assignments
Effective February 1, 2026 Reverend Louis Okot Ochermoi Tony, MCCJ, appointed Pastor of S-12 Family of Parishes which includes Holy Family, St. Boniface, St. Joseph, St. Leo the Great, and St. Therese Little Flower, Cincinnati. Reverend Ignatius Dang Hoang, CRM, appointed Parochial Vicar of NE-5 Family of Parishes which includes …
Meet Curtis Gross
Born in Northern Kentucky, Deacon Gross moved to Morrow, Ohio, with his parents and three sisters when he was four years old. His parents emphasized the faith in the home, Mass each Sunday, and prayer before meals. His childhood was full of adventure—canoe trips, Kings Island, impromptu sports competitions, …
Priest, Layman Honored at Josephinum’s Good Shepherd Dinner
The 2026 Good Shepherd Dinner at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus on April 20 was an unforgettable success, providing essential support for the seminary’s mission to form future priests. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati currently has eight men in formation at the Josephinum. Events of the evening included the conferral …
Gameday Mass Times
GameDay Mass Times Welcome Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers!!! This weekend The Reds host the Tigers on Sunday, April 26 . First pitch on Sunday is at 1:40 p.m. Below are Mass times downtown to enhance your Fourth Sunday of Easter and a chance to visit our beautiful downtown churches in the …
Saying Yes to the Things of Heaven
Today, Archbishop Robert G. Casey ordained five men transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Deacons Luke Danis, Bao Duong, Zachary Jarrell, David Morand, and Alex Parra. This morning’s ordination marks an important step toward the priesthood for these men. They will serve as deacons for the next year, continuing …
Keeping the meaning in a child’s first Communion
Editors Note: Here’s an article about First Communion that’s both timely and informative from 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — With first Communion season upon us, children will be soon be donning their finery for the joyous event as parents plan festive family gatherings to celebrate. But there is more to the occasion …
