On April 29, 2026, the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, we finalized a new archdiocesan partnership with the Catherine of Siena Institute! This partnership will allow the CNE to
make charism discernment more accessible to all the parishes of the archdiocese. Our hope is that parish staff and volunteer leaders will utilize this partnership both to better understand their own unique spiritual giftedness and to equip their parishioners to embrace lives of fruitful discipleship.
See the announcement and flyer below for more information, and please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help as you discern what this means for your parish!
Thanks to a new partnership with the Catherine of Siena Institute, the Called & Gifted charism discernment process, as well as Team Training, Ananias Training, and resources from the CSI store are available at a discount for all parishes of the archdiocese! You, ideally along with a team of others, will need to complete Called & Gifted and Team Training before you can provide the charism discernment process to your parishioners. A package including both is available. If you have questions or you’re ready to get started, contact Nicholas Hardesty (nhardesty@catholicaoc.org).
Click the button below to view a flyer with pricing and further details.
This workshop will help your Leadership Team, Evangelization Team, and parish leaders develop a shared imagination for mission by exploring the full Process of Evangelization and Discipleship. Together we will examine the often-overlooked stages that precede initial conversion—pre-trust, trust, curiosity, openness, and seeking—and how these moments prepare the soil for the Gospel to take root.
Young Adult Pentecost Vigil Mass & Social Gathering
May 23 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | St. Gertrude Church
All young adults (age 18 to 35) are invited to our Pentecost Vigil on Saturday, May 23, at St. Gertrude Parish (6543 Miami Ave., Madeira, OH). The free event begins at 7 p.m. with Mass, followed by a bonfire and social with burgers, hot dogs, and more from 8:30 to 10 p.m. All are invited to bring a side dish to share. Come ready for fun, food, and fellowship, and a hunger for the Lord and the gifts of the Holy Spirit that he wants to fill you with this Pentecost!
Saturday, August 29 | St. William Parish, Cincinnati
We’re now accepting registrations for our next Spanish Genesis Pre-Cana marriage retreat on August 29th at St. William Parish in Cincinnati. This Spanish version of the Genesis retreat is for Spanish-speaking couples only and prepares engaged couples for their upcoming marriage. Please share this amongst your Hispanic Communities.
Clergy Webinar: The NFP Path to Stronger Marriages
Thursday, May 21 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a free live online webinar designed specifically for clergy, seminarians, and parish staff.
Every Catholic couple desires a lasting, faithful marriage. Both scientific research and years of pastoral experience show that Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a powerful tool that strengthens communication, deepens intimacy, and supports couples for the long term.
Couple to Couple League’s MyParishNFP invites you to a live webinar featuring trusted Catholic voices, including our very own Dc. David Ulmer to share how NFP can transform marriages in your parish.
We’re excited to announce the launch of
the St. Dominic Savio Internship Program, a new initiative designed to provide university students with valuable hands-on ministry experience in local parishes. This program offers a unique opportunity for students of any academic background to receive mentorship from parish evangelists, experience the day-to-day realities of parish work, and discern their vocational call to ministry. We are currently accepting applications for the program’s first year and encourage you to share this opportunity with students who may be interested, open to growth, and eager to explore a potential call to parish ministry.
June 5, 2026 Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology
Ember Day is a retreat for high
school men aged 15-19. The day will include Mass with Archbishop Emeritus Dennis Schnurr, sports, talks, and food. It’s an opportunity for high school boys to meet the seminarians and learn more about vocation, priesthood, and fatherhood. Hosted by the Cincinnati seminarians and vocation director Fr. Michael Willig.
