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Were you aware that there are seven African American candidates for canonization? The lives of these holy men and women span the nearly the entire existence of the United States as an independent nation—from Pierre Toussaint, born in 1766, through Thea Bowman, who died in 1990. It will be a truly thrilling day when we celebrate the canonization of the first African American saint!
To grow awareness of the lives of the Saintly Seven over the coming months, the Archdiocesan Anti-Racism Task Force is organizing seven sessions throughout the Archdiocese to talk about their lives, their causes for canonization, and the experience of Black Catholics in this nation. The sessions will be in-person and live-streamed so that everyone can join in the conversation and reflection. In conjunction with the presentations, each candidate will be featured in the Catholic Telegraph as well. The series will conclude in November, Black Catholic History Month—reminding us that a single month is not sufficient to honor the contributions that Black Catholics have made to our Church and our nation since before its founding.
For information on the series, please check out this webpage. It will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
- The first presentation will be on Venerable Pierre Toussaint on Thursday, April 23 at St. Susanna Parish in Mason at 7:00pm.
- The second presentation will be on Venerable Mother Mary Lange on Saturday, May 30, at Province House of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
- The third presentation will be on Venerable Fr. August Tolton on Monday, June 29.
All are welcome to join, and you can one or as many as you’re able.
WHERE – Chaminade Ctr. on the Mt. St. John campus, Dayton OH
WHEN – Saturday, April 25, 2026; 9:00am-5:00pm (Eastern Time)
FOCUS – How Do We Sustain our Commitments & Maintain a Sense of Hope in Fearful Times?
Click here for more information.
Catholic Rural Life, St. Mary Deanery, and the Catholic Social Action Office are offering a day long retreat “Mass-Misa-Mission: The Eucharist as the Source of all Mission” on Saturday, September 13th from 9:30am-4:00pm.
The retreat will be held at The Dragonfly Village (previously known as Chatfield Edge or the Ursulines of Brown County) 20918 St. Rte.251, St Martin, OH 45118. Fr. Steve Pawelk of Glenmary Home Missioners will lead the retreat. The deadline to register is Friday, 9/5. Cost is $10.
Register and learn more here: https://resources.catholicaoc.
Inspired by the Christ in the Eucharist and following the Eucharistic Congress, we are celebrating a Eucharistic Year of Mission. To showcase the amazing work of Catholics in the Archdiocese, we launched a webpage, www.catholicaoc.org/
- Celebrating a Year of Mission Mass, an occasion for a plenary indulgence for the Jubilee Year of Hope, on Ascension Sunday, June 1st
- Relaunching the 2015 Food for All Campaign, which includes a year-long food drive and letter-writing opportunity to promote the Farm Bill
- Promoting Parish Ministry Fairs and the Love in Action principle of Beacons of Light
- Year of Mission stories in the Catholic Telegraph
Please visit www.catholicaoc.org/
Designed for Catholic theologians, students of theology, and Church leaders, this convocation brings together recognized leaders from differing perspectives to model healthy discourse, seek common ground, and make recommendations for how to build unity in a deeply divided Church.
Activate Your Faithful Citizenship
March 25th, Columbus
The Catholic Conference of Ohio is providing Catholics across Ohio with the opportunity to meet with elected officials and advocate for policies that respect life, focus on the poor and vulnerable, and recognize families as the central social institution of society.
The event is March 25 in downtown Columbus, beginning at 9:15am. It is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. Diocesan coordinators will help set up meetings with legislators and provide talking points. There will also be the opportunity to attend Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral.
Click here to to learn more and register by March 21st.
Email Andrew if you have any questions.
Click here for for a shareable flyer.
All are welcome. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your family,
friends, classmates, and fellow parishioners.