Federal Appeals Court says administration must fulfill vow to revise HHS mandate
The conservative online news service, Newsmax, is reporting late Friday that the Washington, D.C., Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Obama administration must follow through on a vow to revise requirements for employers who offer health insurance to fund contraception for employees. Newsmax cited its source as …
Sunday Scripture: God’s promise fulfilled
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Micah 5:1-4; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 By Father Timothy P. Schehr The Gospel for this last Advent Sunday brings us very close to the birth of Lord.
Pope beats Justin Bieber in re-tweets
By John Stegeman His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is still fairly new to Twitter, but the pontiff has already set a record, beating out pop superstar Justin Bieber in re-tweets. Reuters reports that while the Pope still trails Bieber in followers (the Holy Father has 2.1 million followers to Bieber’s …
U-Day nativity exhibit to be open during Christmas week
DAYTON, Ohio — Families and groups looking for a special way to celebrate the holidays can still visit the University of Dayton’s exhibit of Nativities after Christmas Day. “At the Manger: Peace on Earth,” an exhibit of more than 200 Nativities at the University’s Roesch Library, is open through Jan. …
Archdiocese collects $184,707.71 for Hurricane Sandy victims
Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio has sent a check for $184,707.71 to Catholic Charities USA to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Local family in need receives special Christmas gift
Two companies teamed up with volunteers from St. Vincent de Paul to give one local struggling family a Christmas to remember.
Clermont County’s Oldest Parish Gets New Upgrade
By John Stegeman STONELICK, Twp. — St. Philomena church in Clermont County has a long and storied history of serving its community and a recent addition to the historic church building demonstrates the parish’s desire to serve its elderly and disabled members. Father Jerry Hiland, who is the …
Archdiocesan holiday Mass times available as PDF file
For an up-to-date listing of Mass times for Christmas and Christmas Eve as well as for the New Year’s holiday for all the churches in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, please click on the following link to access a PDF document. http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Christmas_Mass_Times.pdf
Archbishop Schnurr will say World Day of Peace Mass
Mass in Celebration of the World Day of Peace will be celebrated on the Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr presiding. A reception follows featuring the Burundian choir and dancers of …
A journey towards justice; a light to the nations
By Deaon Royce Winters, Director “After Jesus’ birth wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem…When they entered the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary. They bowed down and worshiped him…After they left, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream. The angel said to him, “Get …