CNE Newsletter - August 21, 2025

The 2026 Radiate Christ Award nominations are now open, and nominations in all of our categories are already coming in. Every year that we open new nominations, we receive more nominations than the previous year. Some of that has to do with better communication, but I believe much of it can be attributed to the growing fruit that we are seeing in your evangelization efforts across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It is an honor to highlight the fruit of the evangelization efforts of our awardees each year. In sharing the good news of how the Holy Spirit is building a movement in our parishes and communities, we hope to provide a little encouragement for all those who continue to labor in the vineyard. Please take a moment to prayerfully discern an exceptional evangelist to nominate.

Sean Ater
Director, Center for the New Evangelization
sater@catholicaoc.org

Directory for Catechesis Book Study

Online Book Study

Have you ever wanted to learn from the Directory for Catechesis but then closed the book because it just seemed too daunting? Join us as we take a deep-dive into this document and discuss how it can serve as a guiding source for our ministerial efforts! We’ll meet online on a Thursday morning each month from 10:00-11:30 AM. We’re so excited to explore with you the ways in which the catechesis we offer can truly make “the proclamation of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ continually resound in the heart of every person, so that life may be transformed
(Directory for Catechesis, 55).”

St. Gerard Mass of Hope For
the Blessing of Children
Thursday, October 16 2025
St. Bartholomew Church

All married couples, family and friends are invited to the annual St. Gerard Mass of Hope for the Blessing of Children. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, this free event provides an opportunity for prayerful support for married couples experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss. It includes Holy Mass on the feast day of St. Gerard Majella, the patron saint of expectant mothers, followed by a reception with fellowship, delicious hors d’oeuvres and resources.

Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Masses with Archbishop Casey

Married couples celebrating a jubilee wedding anniversary (25th, 50th, 55th, 60th, etc.) are invited to Mass with Archbishop Casey on September 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Church of the Incarnation in Dayton or September 7, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains in Cincinnati.

Family members are welcome to attend as well, and a special blessing will be offered to the jubilarian couples. REGISTER to attend one of the Masses by August 25, 2025. If you have questions, please contact the staff at the Divine Worship and Sacraments office of the Archdiocese at worship@catholicaoc.org

Upcoming Marriage Retreats

Marriage Day Celebration

All married couples are invited to attend the Marriage Day Celebration Retreat at St. Maximilian Kolbe in Liberty Township on September 20, 2025 from 9:15 am to 6:00 pm. Join national speakers Jeff & Donna Garrett and Courtney Brown. Connect with your spouse, celebrate Mass, renew commitment, worship in Adoration, and have the opportunity for Confession. A light breakfast and lunch is provided, and there will be a reception after the Vigil Mass. The cost is $110 per couple by 9/8, $120 after 9/8. Register online and contact John Carter by email at drjohn.w.carter@gmail.com with any questions.

Married Couples' Retreat

Married couples are invited to attend a retreat at Mary Queen of Peace retreat center in Memphis, TN that will take place October 17-19, 2025. The cost is $400 per couple and this covers the room and all the meals for the weekend. It also includes formal dance lessons on Saturday evening. The hosts of the retreat include Fr. Jacob DuMont LC, of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and Ryan and Mary Rose Verret of Witness to Love. Register online and contact Fr. DuMont by email at jdumont@catholicaoc.org with any questions.