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Closure of St. Martin of Tours Catholic School, Cincinnati
St. Martin of Tours Catholic School, operated by St. Martin of Tours Parish in Cheviot, will close following the completion of the 2023-2024 school year. The pastor, pastoral council and finance council of St. Martin of Tours Parish — in consultation with the Catholic Schools Office of the archdiocese — …
Local bishops: Steubenville-Columbus diocesan merger back in play
By Matt McDonald National Catholic Register, Dec 13, 2023 / 17:25 pm The bishops who lead the dioceses of Columbus and Steubenville in Ohio could present a merger plan to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as early as June 2024, according to the bishops of both dioceses. It’s not yet …
How to bless your Advent wreath at home
The Advent wreath is made of four candles and a circle of branches. Before the first candle is lighted, the household gathers for this blessing. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. When …
Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Nov 25, 2023 / 08:00 am This year, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence from Dec. 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to Feb. 2, 2024, the feast of the Presentation in the Temple of Our …
ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL NAMES A NEW PRINCIPAL
(CINCINNATI, OHIO, November 21, 2023) Michael Shaffer is Archbishop Moeller High School’s next principal, taking the helm from Carl Kremer who will continue in an administrative role and will remain as the head basketball coach. Mike joined Moeller in 2003 as a religion and psychology teacher. He quickly found success …
Thanksgiving Food Distribution at St. Vincent De Paul
2023 Thanksgiving food distribution will take place on Tuesday, November 21st at the Neyer Outreach Center located on 1146 Bank Street beginning at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving is a holiday built around gathering family at the dinner table, giving thanks and chowing down. To help with this holiday tradition, St. Vincent …
Fatima Tour for Peace in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
The beautiful image of Our Lady of Fatima was designed by famous sculptor José Thedim in 1947. Sister Lucia herself instructed him, and later remarked that she had never seen any image which so resembled the actual apparition of Our Lady. The Bishop of Fatima entrusted the image to John …
Light the World Giving Machines
Imagine going to a vending machine and being able to purchase much-needed food, clothing, or baby supplies for a local family in need, and medicine or even a goat for a family in a developing country. This year, Cincinnati residents will have the chance to do just that. As part …
