Thursday, September 3, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — “Being Grace Filled People: Living and Fostering Gratitude” will be the theme of Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk’s keynote address at the 34th Annual Northern Area Congress on September 19 at the Upper Valley Joint Vocational School in Piqua. The annual event provides parish leaders …

Thursday, September 3, 2009 DAYTON DEANERY — Unemployment and the nation’s economy are presenting teachable moments for Catholics and the community to learn how our faith calls us to bring about a just economy for everyone. On Monday, Sept. 7, Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk will celebrate a special Labor Day …

Thursday, September 3, 2009 By Mike Dyer ST. MARGARET MARY DEANERY — Cathy Kreis has discovered a profound, faith-filled calling in her life. After she retired from her position as an insurance agent about a year ago, she asked the Lord what direction He wanted for her during retirement. The …

Monday, August 31, 2009 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — A day-long workshop on appreciative inquiry and pastoral planning will be offered in October by the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program of the Athenaeum of Ohio.

Friday, August 28, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — The Ohio Catholic Education Association Convention (OCEA) will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 9, at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Conference of Ohio in collaboration with all the Catholic dioceses of Ohio, as …

Friday, August 28, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — Knights helping Knights has been established, thanks to Grand Knight Charlie Kramer of Knights of Columbus Council 4324 in Johnstown, who had a vision of using the internet to link job seekers with job providers.

Thursday, August 27, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Franciscan Father Bill Farris, president of Roger Bacon High School, has announced that Rick Sollmann, an alumnus of the class of 1968, is the school’s new principal.

Thursday, August 27, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU In order to mark the Year for Priests declared by Pope Benedict XVI, The Catholic Telegraph will feature a series of regular articles profiling area clergy members. It is our hope these stories will enable Catholics in the archdiocese to come to …

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 Staff report ARCHDIOCESE — Bishop Carl K. Moeddel, retired auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died in the early hours of Aug. 25 after a long illness. He was 71 years old. “Bishop Moeddel was a man of deep dedication and many talents,” said Archbishop …

Friday, August 21, 2009 SIDNEY DEANERY — The 2009 Athenaeum of Ohio Alumni Association reunion was held Aug. 7 at Lehman Catholic High School in Sidney. Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr presided at the alumni Mass.