Advent 2024
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Bridging Connection
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FROM THE OFFICE DIRECTOR
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As we enter this season of Advent, Pope Francis' recent encyclical aptly reminds us that "Jesus came to meet us, bridging all distances; he became as close to us as the simplest, everyday realities of our lives. Indeed, he has another name, 'Emmanuel', which means 'God with us,' God as part of our lives, God as living in our midst." Dilexit Nos, 34.
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Where have you experienced Him showing up in your life? Like the Wise Men who sought this Infant, we are invited to discover His humble, often hidden presence in our lives and in our communities, in our joys and in our sorrows. He has promised to remain with us. We are also invited to imitate Him in bridging all distances, whether that is from our head to our heart or across the aisle, to our sister or brother.
I pray that this season of Advent you may seek this Infant and find His love and presence, the love He came to pour out on each one of us. You are in my daily prayers, Maria
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Year at a Glance
Sun. 12/ 29 | Opening of the Jubilee of Hope 4 pm St. Peter in Chains
Tues. 1/28 | Catholic Schools Week Mass at St. Peter in Chains
Wed. 1/29 | Catholic Schools Week Mass at Ascension, Kettering
Sun. 2/2 | International World Day of Consecrated Life
Thurs. 2/27 | Catholic Schools Week Mass at Holy Angels, Sidney
Wed. 3/ 5 | Ash Wednesday
Thurs. 3/13 | Major Superior's Meeting | 10:00 AM
Mon. 3/8 - 3/14 | Catholic Sister's Week | Toolkit
Wed. 5/1 | Religious Brother's Day | Inspiration
Sun. 5/11 | 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations
TBC | IMAR Conference | TBC
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In late July, the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life wrote a letter regarding the 2025 Jubilee for Consecrated Life. The letter outlines the background of the Jubilee, provides preparatory information, and pertinent dates for all members of consecrated life.
Click here to read the letter. For Archdiocesan Information, here.
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For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission
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Final Document of the XVI Assembly
On Saturday afternoon, 26 October, the members of the Second Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops approved the Final Document. Pope Francis approved its publication.
The Final Document is available for now only in the original Italian.
Working translations in French, Portughese, Spanish and English are also available.
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Jubilarian Celebration
October 26, 2024
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Catholic Schools Week Masses
The Catholic School's Office is planning three large Masses for Catholic Schools Week. Each of these Masses will include student representatives from area Catholic schools. All priests and consecrated religious are welcome to attend.
The Masses are:
Cincinnati: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains
325 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Archbishop Schnurr will celebrate.
Pre-Mass procession begins at 9:40 a.m. Please arrive by 9:30 a.m.
Dayton Region: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Ascension Catholic Church
2025 Woodman Dr., Kettering, Ohio 45420.
Archbishop Schnurr will celebrate. Please arrive by 9:40 a.m.
Northern Region: February 27, 2025, at Holy Angels Catholic Church
119 E. Water St., Sidney, Ohio 45365.
Archbishop Schnurr will celebrate. Please arrive by 9:40 a.m.
If you are a priest and wish to concelebrate, please RSVP HERE by January 17, 2025.
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You should know about SOAR!
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Support Our Aging Religious, Inc. (SOAR!) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization which raises funds and provides grants to help Catholic religious congregations in the United States care for their aging members. These grants address practical immediate needs such as renovations for accessibility, automatic doors, hospital beds and assistive devices. This assistance ensures the safety, peace of mind, and dignity of aging Sisters, Brothers and Priests.
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The mission of SOAR! is to:
- raise and provide funds for Catholic religious congregations to meet the immediate needs of their retired and infirm members;
- educate the public about the serious retirement needs confronting elderly religious; and
- develop a national network of concerned individuals who wish to respond to this need.
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