Adult Spirituality Institute

Looking for a good venue to help in deepening or growing your faith? The Adult Spirituality Institute (ASI) offers short term non-credit courses at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, 6616 Beechmont Avenue. Our mission is to foster ongoing spiritual development through scripture and theology presented by outstanding regional scholars. Our first class, The Book of Revelation, begins October 26, with Father Tim Schehr and runs for 4 weeks on Mondays, 10am to noon.For more information or to register, please go to our website: www.spirituality-institute.com.



Heritage Day Celebration at Maria Stein Shrine

The Heritage Day Celebration (HDC) is a FREE, family-friendly event held each year at the Maria Stein Shrine! It’s a wonderful tradition celebrating faith, food, family, and fun—and everyone is invited!

Sunday, September 20th

Noon–4:00 p.m.

Maria Stein Shrine, 2291 St Johns Rd, Maria Stein, OH

There will be something for everyone, including:

Free Chapel Tours

Burgers & Hot Dogs

Pie Contest and Auction

Chili Contest

Lemonade Stand

Sweet Tooth Booth

Bingo

FFA Petting Zoo

Face Painting

Hair Tinsel

Tractor Show

Basket Raffle

$1,000 Raffle

…and MORE!

Want to join the fun? Sign up for the pie baking contest and/or chili contest (limited spaces available for chili contest), or purchase your raffle tickets online!

https://www.mariasteinshrine.org/heritage-day-celebration

Bergamo Silent Retreat

All Catholics ages 18 and over are cordially invited to attend a silent retreat Aug. 28-29 sponsored by the Legion of Mary Cincinnati Comitium at the Bergamo Center in Beavercreek, Ohio. The featured speaker is Mary Pyper from Radio Maria. Meals included. Call/text Teresa Vint 937-475-2338 for more information and to register by August 21, 2026.

Where is the Holy Spirit Leading Us? Synod 2027

As part of Synod 2027, Archbishop Casey invites each of us to participate in a Conversations in the Spirit listening session. Participants will join others across our archdiocese in prayerfully considering what the Holy Spirit is asking of our Church at this time, thereby assisting Archbishop Casey as he establishes pastoral priorities for the future. There are approximately 60 sessions scheduled between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Register today at https://catholicaoc.org/conversations.

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Being prepared is everything.

Learning, planning, and being prepared are essential parts of life.
Gate of Heaven Cemetery—owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati—is here to help you understand Church teachings so you can make end-of-life decisions with clarity and peace of mind.

Pre-planning is truly a gift to your loved ones.

You’re invited to attend a complimentary Pre-planning Seminar:

Saturday, July 18 | 9:00 a.m.

RSVP: 513-489-0300, community@gateofheaven.org

Retrouvaille: Help for Married Couples

Retrouvaille – HOPE for couples going through difficult times in their marriages. Retrouvaille is a program of healing and renewal consisting of one weekend and six follow-up sessions over the course of two months. For confidential information or to register for the upcoming program beginning with a weekend on September 11-13, 2026, call 513-286-3013 or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org



Oldenburg Franciscan Center Retreats

Oldenburg Franciscan Center (OFC) is a supported ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg, Indiana. Rooted in the Gospel, our retreat ministry provides a nurturing environment and resources for all who seek to grow in relationship with God. Through our Sisters' presence and programs, we foster the Franciscan values of peace-making, reconciliation, and reverence for Earth and all people. Visit their website to learn more.

Friends of Jesus is a group for adults with developmental disabilities, 18 years of age or older.  This group’s focus is primarily for support, prayer and socializing. Please join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from noon to 2 PM for the Year End Picnic. The picnic will be held at Dick Hartmann Shelter at Sellman Park, 6700 Marvin Ave, Madeira, Oh 45243, behind Madeira Middle School.

New members are always welcome but must RSVP prior to attending so we can plan for food and craft supplies.  For questions or to RSVP no later than June 1, please contact Jane Callan at 513-793-3546.

Pay attention to CDC announcements for any updates to advice for wearing masks at public gatherings. Anyone bringing snacks for the group to share is asked to wrap the snacks individually.

St. Monica Our Soulmate

Launching on March 17th, 2026 at St Columban Parish: 

What: St Monica Our Soulmate

Is a weekly 1 hour prayer gathering interceding for children/relatives who have left their Catholic faith. 

Where: Small Eucharistic chapel

When: Meeting at 3:00 pm

On the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday of each month

And Meeting at 7:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Format: Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary and focused prayers. One candle lights a room, casting out darkness but many candles together light the world.

No mandatory attendance-come when you can.

Contact Marcia Cruse 513-884-5145 for questions. 

Sacred Heart Radio

Transforming Lives Through Radio

Sacred Heart Radio is listener-supported Catholic radio, with the mission of using the power of broadcasting to transmit the Truth of Jesus Christ as taught by the Catholic Church, while also providing the practical tools and support for our listeners, local and around the world, to grow in knowledge and love of the Faith and apply it to their daily lives. Tune your radio to 740 or 910AM, or download our new app at sacredheartradio.com to listen to authentically Catholic programming, live and on-demand. It’s the WAY to grow in your faith everyday - on your own time.

Donations of Children's Items Needed

Old St. Mary's Pregnancy Center

SMOY partners with Old St. Mary’s Pregnancy Center in OTR to support their mission with financial contributions and material donations throughout the year. Please consider donating the following items to help replenish their shelves:

• Car seats and booster seats (new or gently used)
• Pack-and-plays (new or gently used)
• Strollers (new or gently used)
• Toddler clothing (sizes 2T-5T, new or gently used)
• Diapers and pull-ups (size 3 and up)
• All items may be placed in the wooden bin in the gathering space by the parish offices (please do not place items in the food pantry bin)
  

The Angelico Project

Catholic Arts

The Angelico Project is a lay Catholic initiative to evangelize souls through truth, goodness and beauty by promoting the arts, thought and cultural events. Visit Aneglico's Events page to see what performances and events are being offered.

Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics

Experience a Close, Prayerful Relationship with God

Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics strives to be a destination for all those seeking spiritual renewal through private, communal and Eucharistic prayer. Evangelization is focused on the lives of the Saints through the veneration and care of the Relics. The Heritage Museum serves as an educational resource highlighting the faith and spiritual development of the region.

On May 28, 2025, St. Margaret of York parish made a pilgrimage to the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics. In honor of the Jubilee Year, ninety-six pilgrims traveled by bus to the shrine, a designated holy site in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

afisher@smoy.org