Wednesday, October 21, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — A statewide convocation of Ohio’s priests, believed to the first of its kind, will be held Nov. 5-6 in Columbus. The focus of the convocation will be on fostering a “marriage-building church.”

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Hundreds gathered at St. Monica-St. George Parish Newman Center Oct. 18 for a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating the ministry of a recently canonized saint known for her deep faith in God’s providence, humility and dedication to caring for the …

Monday, October 19, 2009 By Sister Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — A couple with four small children ran into unexpected expenses when mold was discovered in their home and fell behind on their bills. They’ve learned their power will soon be cut off if they can’t pay their electric bill, …

Friday, October 16, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — Building on past success in addressing the foreclosure issue, the Catholic Social Action Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, representing a network of 25 parishes, and the non-profit agency Working in Neighborhoods are sponsoring two more foreclosure forums in October.

Thursday, October 15, 2009 HAMILTON DEANERY — The Lady Squires of Bishop Fenwick High School are sponsoring a coat drive to assist those families that might not be able to afford a coat to keep their children warm this winter.  They are collecting the coats for the Tri-cities of Cumberland, …

Thursday, October 15, 2009 ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Young people ages 13 to 30 came together Sept. 25-27 at Archbishop Moeller High School for CREDO: I Believe!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. MARTIN DEANERY — The Ursuline Sisters of Brown County, board members, alumni, faculty, students and staff of Chatfield College gathered Oct. 10 for the inauguration of John Tafaro as the school’s fifth president. The ceremony, also attended by visiting presidents and …

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 By David Eck ARCHDIOESE — Sometimes a simple, more natural approach to a task works just as easily and as successfully as one that is structured and more regimented. But regardless of style, some elements must be maintained.

Friday, October 9, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU SPRINGFIELD DEANERY — On a recent Monday evening the historic Holland Theatre in downtown Bellefontaine was filled with enthusiastic local residents. But they weren’t there for a blockbuster movie premiere. In recent weeks, the Holland has become the place to be in …

Monday, October 12, 2009 ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — Speaker and author Matthew Kelly will present “The Seven Levels of Intimacy,” Saturday, Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Clovernook Country Club, 2035 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati. The talk is the inaugural event of Cincinnati Catholic Women’s “Speaking Spiritually” lecture series.