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This month, on May 21, the archdiocese will celebrate the ordination of seven men to the Holy Priesthood, a number not seen in locally in seven years.  This is a very exciting moment for the archdiocese. Interestingly enough, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has been the leader of this archdiocese for …

Each year, the Athenaeum of Ohio’s Maly Library displays chalices belonging to the men of Mount St. Mary’s seminary who will soon be ordained to the priesthood.   This year, seven men from the seminary will be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and three others will be ordained elsewhere. …

An April 21 news release from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops reported that 548 men are slated to be ordained to the priesthood in the U.S. this year. That number is slightly down from 595 in 2015, but up from 477 in 2014. The same report that notes the total number …

Dr. Scott Hahn, a former Protestant minister-turned Catholic apologist, author and speaker addressed seminarians and priests in a talk at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary April 15. “The most effective strategy to evangelize is to share the Gospel with joy. Enjoy being Catholic,” Hahn said enthusiastically to the crowd, which included Archbishop of …

Sponsored Content The Franciscans of St. John the Baptist Province follow Jesus Christ, by following the example and life of St. Francis of Assisi, to proclaim the Gospel by Words and Actions. The Friars Minor and many Franciscan Brothers and Sisters, have all kept the spirit of St. Francis of …

The world continues to be “hostile to the Gospel,” just as it was four centuries ago when St. John Ogilvie was martyred for his faith in Scotland, but continuing to witness to Christ will change the world, Pope Francis said on Thursday. This was the message of the Holy Father …

run for the call
Once again this year, young adult groups from all around Cincinnati are coming together to put on a Square Dance in the City to support Run for the Call on Saturday, April 9th. This year, the dance will be held in Clifton from 6-11pm (Free Square dance lessons from 6-7pm) at Annunciation school and will feature …

Young men (ages 13 through 18) and their fathers are invited to “Real Men, Real Faith: Father and Son Day of Service” at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Mount Washington on April 9. The Day of Service provides a unique opportunity for young men and their fathers to spend a fun, …

This week friends and family of Sister of Charity Annina Morgan celebrated a century of blessings. A Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for 82 years, Sister Annina turned 100 years old on March 9. A couple of days before her 100th birthday, Sister Annina reflected on the past 82 years. …

A friendly visit and conversation over tea between members of different faiths can help break down barriers. That’s what brought Bushra Shahid and Ashley Yaqoob to Salem Heights, the Dayton central house of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, on Feb. 25. Shahid and Yaqoob are members of the Fazle …