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Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr
Seek the Lord for February 2024

In his homily for the opening of the 13th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Benedict XVI said, “The Church exists to evangelize. Faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ’s command, his disciples went out to the whole world to announce the Good News, spreading Christian communities everywhere” …
Our and About in the Archdiocese: January 2024

1) All Souls Day Mass in Fort Recovery A n All Souls Day Mass was held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Fort Recovery before the sun rose on Nov. 2. Attendees were cold, but saw it as a beautiful sacrifice to make for the poor souls. 2) Creature Comforts …
Q & A with Ashley Roberts about Consecrated Virginity

Q: TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOU. I grew up outside of Ashland, OH, but spent my adult life in this archdiocese’s northern area. My undergraduate degree is in music education, and I moved to this area when I was hired to teach band and choir. After a few years, …
New Superintendent of Schools Appointed

Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has announced the appointment of Matthew J. Daniels as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Daniels will assume this responsibility from Kathleen C. Kane, who is serving as Interim Superintendent for the 2023-24 academic year following the retirement …
Seek the Lord for December 2023

On Christmas morning, in the opening prayer of the Mass at Dawn, we ask God to allow the light of faith, which radiates from the incarnate Word, to shine through in our deeds. This prayer reminds us of a beautiful truth: the gift of our faith is not something we …
World Day of the Poor

As we celebrate the seventh World Day of the Poor on Nov. 19, Pope Francis asks us to reflect on the little known but powerful story of Tobit. In particular, the Pope directs us to act with mercy: “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor.” (Tob …
Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve amendment enshrining abortion in state constitution

By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 7, 2023 / 21:28 pm Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot referendum that adds a new right to “reproductive freedom,” including abortion and contraception, to the state constitution on Tuesday, Nov. 7. With 59% of the vote tallied, nearly 56% of voters selected “yes” …