January 20, 2012 ARCHDIOCESE — Twenty-two men from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati took a major step on their journey to come permanent deacons Jan. 15 when they were instituted as acolytes by Covington Bishop Roger J. Foys at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.

January 23, 2012 By Jim Rigg At this time of year, I am always reminded of an experience from my first years as a Catholic school principal.

January 10, 2012 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. MARYS DEANERY — The journey to the priesthood took Missionary of the Precious Blood Father Joseph Grilliot from his family farm in the northern part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to a large, inner-city parish in Los Angeles.

January 10. 2012 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — Be open and listen to your heart. That’s Sister of Mercy Susan Ruedy’s advice for anyone wondering what God’s dreams for them may be and what ultimately led her to her religious community after pursuing a successful career, falling in love …

January 10, 2012 ST. ANDREW DEANERY — The Knights of Columbus, St. Maximilian Kolbe Council #11355 recently donated a bronze limited edition statue of “Rachel Weeping for Her Children” to the parish. The statue is dedicated to the unborn and to all those who mourn the loss of a child.

January 10, 2012 By Patricia McGeever ARCHDIOCESE — The work Julia Louderback creates in a corner of her basement brings expectant mothers to tears. She crafts together colorful and cozy quilts. Then, she gives every single one of them away.

January 5, 2012 ARCHDIOCESE — Area Catholics joined the faithful from around the globe to ring in 2012 as they celebrated World Day of Peace Jan. 1. The theme for the day was “Educating Young People in Justice and Peace, “ as designated by Pope Benedict XVI.  

January 3, 2012 ARCHDIOCESE — Run for the Call, a new initiative created by Wayne Topp, the associate vocation director for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, with the support of Father Kyle Schnippel, vocation director, will be taking a team of runners to the events of the Flying Pig Marathon, May …

January 3, 2011 By Patricia McGeever ARCHDIOCESE — Catholics and non-Catholics alike are working together to prove that the power of prayer can change minds, hearts, and ultimately, a woman’s decision to have an abortion. The Sharonville Regional Respect Life Ministry is made up of people from several area churches, …

December 27, 2011 By Natalie Corzine ARCHDIOCESE — When Paul Timmerman signed up to sponsor a child through the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA), he never once imagined he would ever have a chance to met the child.