Friday, September 3, 2010 By Paul McKibben ST. FRANCIS DE SALES DEANERY —Taking the Gospel message to heart is important to Kinnaird and Kathleen McQuade. Members of St. Robert Bellarmine Chapel, the couple strives to put their faith into action at every opportunity.

Monday, August 23, 2010 By Eileen Connelly, OSU ST. LAWRENCE DEANERY — There was a time in the not too distant past when a college education in the United States seemed out of reach for Eucabeth Mose. A chance conversation, however, led to possibilities that the young Kenyan woman would …

Friday, June 25, 2010 ARCHDIOCESE — For busy professionals with hectic work schedules and frequent travel requirements that take them away from their home parishes, it can sometimes be a challenge to practice their faith. A new apostolate is helping Catholic businessmen and -women stay focused on their faith amid …

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 By David Eck CATHEDRAL DEANERY — A newly formed group is working to ensure the aging Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains, the focal point of the Cincinnati archdiocese, remains vibrant for future generations. The Archbishop Karl J. Alter Society is comprised of members who donate …

Thursday, June 3, 2010 By Father Kyle Schnippel In the Catholic Church, spring brings not only “wedding season,” but in dioceses throughout the United States men who have completed their training are called forward to be ordained to the priesthood. In rites as ancient as the church herself, those being …

Wednesday, June 2, 2010By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Genesis: 14:18-20; Psalm 110:1-4; 1 Corinthians11:23-26; Luke 9:11b-17 Having completed the Easter season and returned to Ordinary Time, our liturgical cycle offers us the celebration of several beautiful feasts that remind us of …

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 DAYTON DEANERY — Cincinnati Arch­bishop Dennis M. Schnurr ordained 36 men to the diaconate on April 24 at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church in Dayton. Three seminarians, Daniel K. Hess of Holy Trinity in Coldwater; Adam Puntel of Incarnation Parish in Centerville and Charles …

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Andrew Rammel When Andrew Rammel was asked by his pastor to take a class, the Precious Blood parishioner couldn’t have known that he would end up with a new vocation. “I really wasn’t aware of what I was committing to when I started this journey six …

Thursday, April 29, 2010 By Father Satish Joseph Here are three scenarios I present to you. First scenario: Sex-starved celibate clergy on the prowl, greedily eying children — or anyone — whom they can sexually exploit. Second scenario: Emotionally unaffected celibate men, holy priests in every sense of the word, …

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 By David Eck ARCHDIOCESE — Making a retreat — be it a one-day conference event that focuses on a particular topic or a weeklong experience tailored to the individual — helps Christians strengthen their relationship with God and allows for personal reflection.