Friday, June 12, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — Ohio priests will gather in Columbus Nov. 5-6 for a statewide convocation focusing on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage (NPIM).

Thursday, June 11, 2009 SPRINGFIELD DEANERY — A 1970 graduate of Catholic Central High School has been named the school’s new principal.

Thursday, June 11, 2009 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — Michael Elliott’s journey to medical school is about to a take yearlong, hands-on detour into the slums of Buenos Aires, the largest city and capital of Argentina. Elliott, who is planning on starting medical school at Wright State University next …

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard COVINGTON, Ky. — The final night of a weekly series brought participants from both sides of the Ohio River together to discuss and learn more about Christ and the Catholic Church. Organizers of Theology on Tap Cincinnati concluded their six-week, Thursday evening …

Wednesday, June 10, 2009 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — There was plenty to celebrate on Sunday at Holy Trinity Parish in Dayton. Not only did six children make their first Communion on Trinity Sunday, parishioners began counting down to the 150th anniversary of their parish’s founding in 2011.

Friday, June 5, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard HAMILTON DEANERY — Heeding God’s message involves more than just listening to His word. It also requires serving others with faith and enthusiasm, and that is just how Emily Davis approaches her outreach efforts.

Friday, June 5, 2009 CATHEDRAL DEANERY — Franciscan Haircuts from the Heart, a non-profit that provides professional hair care to the poor and homeless, hosted an open house and dedication of its new Franciscan Daymaker Salon on May 14.

Thursday, June 4, 2009 By Carmen M. Hubbard ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY — The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and the Comboni Missionaries recently co-sponsored a photo exhibit featuring people of the Congo to help break the silence of atrocities that continue in the war-torn country.

Thursday, June 4, 2009 ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — Fifty-one women and men from diverse backgrounds were honored with the Seton Legacy of Charity Bicentennial Medal on May 23 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — Promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life means meeting young people where they are. These days, that means on the Internet, whether they’re Googling or being active in social networking websites like Facebook.