Staff Report The Catholic Telegraph Area religious communities, including his fellow Jesuits, expressed their prayers and support for Pope Francis upon hearing the news of his election March 13. Also Read Habemus Papam Central The news was especially meaningful for Jesuit Father Michael J. Graham, president of Xavier University, who …

July 3, 2012 DAYTON  – The Sisters of the Precious Blood awarded $489,948 in grants to 51 social service agencies, schools and social programs from the congregation’s Maria Anna Brunner Grant Fund. The grants will support projects in 2012 and 2013.  

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 By David Eck DAYTON DEANERY — In 1834 Maria Anna Brunner, an elderly widow in Switzerland inspired by the redemption, reparation and reconciliation through the Precious Blood of Jesus, began spending her time in prayer, taking care of the men in a seminary started by her …

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 1764: Maria Anna Probst born 1793: Maria Anna Probst marries John Baptist Brunner

Thursday, August 6, 2009 ST. MARYS DEANERY — The Sisters of the Precious Blood will host an outdoor Mass on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 4 p.m. at the Maria Stein Center/Relic Shrine. Precious Blood Father Kenneth Schroeder will preside.