Friday, January 15, 2010 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — The key to discovering one’s vocation is recognizing that God has the plan and each of must open our hearts and take the time to listen to what He is calling us to do with our lives. At area Catholic …

Friday, January 15, 2010 ROME — On the morning of Dec. 12  in the basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, Bishop Brian Farrell, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, ordained 59 religious from the Legionaries of Christ to the priesthood. About 4,300 guests attended the ceremony, …

Thursday, January 14, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — A “Vocation Evening” for men college-age and older who may be interested in pursuing the priesthood will be held Wednesday, Jan. 27, beginning with Mass at 5:15 p.m., at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary.

Thursday, January 14, 2010 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The gym at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Anderson Township was bursting with excitement on Dec. 11 as the basketball team from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary took to the floor for a game against IHM’s eighth-graders.

Thursday, January 14, 2010 By Mike Dyer ARCHDIOCESE — Glenmary Father Steve Pawelk understands that young people these days are often all about being equipped with options in their lives. That’s part of the reason why Father Pawelk, who is director of the Glenmary Home Missioners Vocation Office, believes the …

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — After nearly 30 years of sending seminarians to the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus for their undergraduate studies, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is offering another option.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Pat Armstrong, veteran educator and a retired assistant superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, is returning to the archdiocese as interim director of Educational Services, superintendent of schools.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host a “Clean Out & Donate” weekend Jan. 23-24 to collect household items, furniture and clothing.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Mike Dyer ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — Bernie Karwisch can’t say enough about his good friend Richard L. Tabler. The men have enjoyed a friendship over the past 10 or 11 years and are active members of the Knights of Columbus. While both hold leadership positions …

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Mary Caffrey Knapke ST. MARYS DEANERY — “Faith, family, and farm” — that’s how parishioner Pat Diller summarized the history and character of St. Peter Parish near Ft. Recovery in Mercer County. The parish has served generations of Catholic families in the rural St. Peter …