Friday, September 4, 2009 ST. ANDREW DEANERY — Royalmont Academy principal Tony Ferraro has received confirmation that Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk has formally approved Royalmont Academy’s application to be recognized as a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Friday, September 4, 2009 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — In today’s economy, everyone can use a good bargain. The six Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores in Greater Cincinnati not only provide low or no-cost items to our neighbors in need, but also great deals for all …

Thursday, September 3, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — “We Miss You,” a series of evenings with Coadjutor Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr to talk about marriage issues, will be held on several upcoming dates: Thursday, Sept. 3, at Good Shepherd Parish in Montgomery; Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Lehman High School in Sidney; Wednesday, …

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 …

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Jesuit Father William King, former associate director of alumni relations at Xavier University in Cincinnati, died Aug. 20 in Michigan. He was 83. The Akron native had been residing at the Jesuit’s Combiere Center in Clarkston. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered there on Aug. …

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 ARCHDIOCESE — Cincinnati businessman and philanthropist William J. Williams died Aug. 23. He was 93. The former chairman and chief executive officer of Western & Southern Financial Group, Williams supported Catholic institutions, including the Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 By Scott Mussari The number 40 has certain significance in the Bible. Forty days was the length of time Noah withstood the rains, Moses was up the mountain and Jesus was in the desert. Scholars believe the meaning behind the use of 40 is to symbolize …

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146:7-10; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 Wonderful things occurred when the messianic prophecies of the Hebrew Scriptures were finally fulfilled in the ministry of Jesus. Miracles were the authenticating signs of the identity …