Thursday, August 20, 2009 By David Eck CATHEDRAL DEANERY — The University of Cincinnati could be offering elective courses in Catholicism by next fall under a newly established chair of Catholic studies. The university recently received a $2 million gift from the Ruth J. and Robert A. Conway Foundation to …

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — Mother of Mercy High School has welcomed Kirsten MacDougal as its first president. During this past year, the high school’s board of trustees and administration went through a comprehensive search process to find just the right fit to continue Mercy’s long tradition …

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — As she made plans to continue her education, the idea of attending a four-year college was originally intimidating to Mary Daugherty. “I applied to a lot of four-year schools but was really scared by the college world,” she recalled. “I …

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — The Adult Spirituality Institute, now in its ninth year, has announced its upcoming courses. The short term, non-credit courses and seminars are offered in conjunction with, and held at, the Athenaeum of Ohio.

Friday, August 14, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY — The Archdiocese for the Military Services is now a partner with the University of Dayton to provide catechist certification and other religious education online. With the addition of the archdiocese as a partner, the University of Dayton’s online program is now serving catechetical …

Friday, August 14, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — Marianist Father Martin Solma has been appinted provincial-elect of the Marianist Province of the United States. Father Solma will serve an initial term of five years beginning July 1, 2010. Father Solma, 61, has ministered in Eastern Africa since 1982. The U.S. Province office …

Thursday, August 13, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY — The Life Resources Center of Dayton is looking for ProLife volunteers to share parenting experiences with young mothers 16-21 years who have toddlers. An informational training session will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Life Resources Center, 425 …

Thursday, August 13, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — Archbishop Daniel E Pilarczyk thanked the faithful who gave their time, talent and treasure towards the success of the 2009 Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) at three recent Masses of Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY – After 30 years in ministry Deacon Henry Beck has never forgotten why he entered the diaconate in the first place: to help people. Now 93 and slowed by age and illness, Deacon Beck still cares about the parishioners at Our …

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 ST. MARTIN DEANERY — Bishop James Garland recently returned to his hometown of Wilmington to celebrate two milestones in his years of service to the church.