Father James Hasse
June 28, 2011 A Mass of Christian Burial for Jesuit Father James Hasse was celebrated June 24 at the Colombiere Center in Clarkston, Mich. Father Hasse, 76, died June 19 in Pontiac, Mich.
Sister Marilyn Therese Beauvais
June 28, 2011 A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Marilyn Therese Beauvais was celebrated June 24 in the Immaculate Conception Chapel at the congregation’s Delhi Township motherhouse. Sister Marilyn Therese, 79, died June 20 at Mother Margaret Hall, the congregation’s nursing facility. She was a …
Sister Ermelinda Burgei
June 28, 2011 A Mass of Christian Burial for Precious Blood Sister Ermelinda Burgei was celebrated June 25 at Salem Heights in Dayton. Sister Ermelinda, 84, died at the Maria Joseph Center on June 23. She had been a Sister of the Precious Blood for 67 years.
Contributions of local Maryknoll missionaries recognized
June 28, 2011 By Mike Virgintino ARCHDIOCESE — Throughout 2011 the Maryknoll Society is celebrating its centennial as the overseas mission society of Catholic Church in the United States, along with recognizing the contributions of members from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati who have dedicated their lives to missionary service.
Couple shares son’s story to help others
June 28, 2011 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. ANDREW DEANERY — It takes faith and courage to turn tragedy into an opportunity to help others. Linda and Tony Cole have done just that in sharing the story of how they found the strength to make difficult decisions, preserve their family …
St. John the Baptist in Maria Stein celebrates 175th anniversary
June 28, 2011 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. MARYS DEANERY — As Uppie Berning walked to Mass on a recent Sunday, the morning fog lifted to reveal the tall steeple of St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein rising in the distance. For Berning, a member of the parish …
Everyday Evangelists: Sister of Charity ministers to the broken-hearted
June 22, 2011 By Mary Caffrey Knapke DAYTON DEANERY — For a quarter-century, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Therese Dery has worked as a mental health therapist at Samaritan Behavioral Health in Dayton, where she strives to bring patients “to an awareness that the kingdom of heaven is happening …
The Catholic Moment: What Keeps Me Catholic? Interpreting Scripture
June 22, 2011 By Michael Daley It was not without a little fear and trembling that I approached writing this recent column. In fact, if the truth be told, I didn’t think I’d make it. Preacher Harold Camping had predicted the end of the world this past May 21. His …
Sunday Scripture: I am the bread of life
June 26, 2011 By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14b-16a; Psalm 147: 12-15, 19-20; 1 Corinthians 16-17; John 6:51-58.
Sunday Scripture: I am the bread of life
June 26, 2011 By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14b-16a; Psalm 147: 12-15, 19-20; 1 Corinthians 16-17; John 6:51-58.