BRINGING YOUR FAMILY OF PARISHES TOGETHER
Every family has at least a little bit of dysfunction. As soon as you read that, you probably thought of that one family member who just can’t seem to get along with the rest, or that one topic you never mention at the family Christmas party. That’s alright. Healthy human …
November 25: St. Catherine of Alexandria
Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate today, Nov. 25, the memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a revered martyr of the fourth century. St. Catherine was the subject of great interest and devotion among later medieval Christians. Devotees relished tales of her rejection of marriage, her rebuke to …
Precious Blood Sisters celebrate jubilees of religious life
By Mary Knapke The Sisters of the Precious Blood recently honored 15 Sisters who in 2020 and 2021 celebrated milestone anniversaries of entrance into the religious community: 75th Jubilarians, 2021 Sister Ruth Ann Meyer Sister Eva Roehrich Sister Laura Will 60th Jubilarians, 2021 Sister Martha Bertke Sister Jane Francis Hoffman …
Catholic at Home: Prepare for a more Soulful Thanksgiving
We go around the table every year: “I’m grateful for my family and friends,” somebody says. “I’m grateful for pie,” one child pipes up. Thinking ahead to my turn, I want to voice something that’s heartfelt and unique, but, most years, I realize that I’ve done little reflection on the …
November 24: St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
During his papacy, Pope John Paul II canonized a group of 117 martyrs who died for the Roman Catholic Faith in Vietnam during the nineteenth century. The group was made up of ninety-six Vietnamese, eleven Spaniards, and ten French. Eight of the group were bishops, fifty were priests and fifty-nine …
XAVIER UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES NEW PROVOST
CINCINNATI – Xavier University President Colleen Hanycz, PhD, announced the appointment of Rachel Chrastil, PhD, as the next Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Xavier University. “I am pleased to share that Dr. Rachel Chrastil has accepted the role of Provost and Chief Academic Officer,” Hanycz said. “Dr. Chrastil …
Cordileone to Catholic students after boycott of pro-life assembly: ‘Do not be victims of the culture’
by Kate Olivera San Francisco, Calif., Nov 22, 2021 / 19:19 pm The archbishop of San Francisco has encouraged students at a local Catholic high school to reject the lies of the abortion industry and become courageous advocates for life, following a boycott of a pro-life assembly at the school. …
Pope Francis prays for Wisconsin parade victims
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Nov 23, 2021 / 06:38 am Pope Francis is praying for the people injured and killed by an SUV that plowed into marchers during a Christmas parade in the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha, the Vatican press office said Tuesday. A message sent to Archbishop Jerome …
St Vincent dePaul 2021 WINTER COAT DISTRIBUTIONS
St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati will host three Coat Distribution Days for any neighbor in need of a new winter coat. Neighbors must bring a photo ID and an ID for all household members who will be receiving a coat (even if they’re not present). Limit of one coat …
FOOD FROM THE HEART: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, KROGER AND FOX19 NOW PARTNER FOR VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE
CINCINNATI, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – Food From the Heart, a partnership between St. Vincent de Paul, Kroger and FOX19 NOW kicked off Monday, in an effort to provide 50,000 meals to Greater Cincinnati neighbors in need. Since the annual holiday drive began 31 years ago, over one million meals have …
