Child Protection sessions for facilitators in August
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — Orientation sessions for the archdiocesan Decree on Child Protection will be held in August for persons planning to facilitate orientation workshops at a parish or institution of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. A person must be designated by the pastor or administrator of a parish …
Sister Rosita Purler
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Franciscan Sister Rosita Purler was celebrated June 4 at the motherhouse chapel of the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Ind. Sister Rosita, 93, died June 2 at St. Clare Hall, the healthcare facility for the Sisters of St. Francis.
Sister Mary Joann Pitstick
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Notre Dame Mary Joann Pitstick was celebrated May 26 at St. Joseph Heights convent chapel. Sister Mary Joann, 91, died May 23 at Lourdes Hall at St. Joseph Heights in Covington.
Sister Christine Marie Stahl
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Christine Marie Stahl was celebrated June 3 in the Immaculate Conception Chapel at the congregation’s Delhi Township motherhouse. Sister Christine Marie, 85, died May 29 at Mother Margaret Hall.
Sister Anna Frances Portisch
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 A Mass of Christian Burial for Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Anna Frances Portisch was celebrated June 7 in the Mount Notre Dame convent chapel. Sister Anna Frances, 103, died June 1 at Mount Notre Dame Health Center. A native of Columbus, she was a …
The Catholic Moment: One wedding, seven marriages
Thursday, June 10, 2010 By Jeanne Hunt In the month of June every parish church will have one or two weddings each Saturday. The bride will be radiant. The groom will be handsome and strong in his determined resolve to wed. Everyone will gather around them, resolving to support them …
Sunday Scripture: Your faith has saved you, go in peace
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13; Psalm 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11; Galatians 2:16, 19-21; Luke 7:36-8:3. During this period of Ordinary Time our liturgical readings remind us of some of the important teachings of our faith tradition. …
Permanent deacons follow path of prayer and study to ordination
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 By David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — This fall nearly 30 men will begin a three-year journey that will deepen their prayer life, strengthen their relationship with God and their families and give them the skills to minister in their parishes as permanent deacons. They will begin formation …
Everyday Evangelists: Sidney soup kitchen nourishes local residents
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 By Mary Caffrey Knapke SIDNEY DEANERY — One recent morning, a woman knocked on the door of the Holy Angels Soup Kitchen before opening time. Director Pat Luthman squinted, peering across the room. “Oh! I know who she is,” she said. “She’s bringing lasagna. Good! Now I …
Archbishop experiences Good Samaritan’s tradition of care
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ARCHDIOCESE — Since it was established by the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati more than 150 years ago, Good Samaritan Hospital has provided compassionate healthcare to all segments of the population.