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There will be a Holy Hour on the third Thursday of every month, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington, 3–4 p.m., to pray for victims of sexual abuse by clergy and to pray for the Church. All priests of the diocese will be in attendance; the lay faithful are invited to join. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed, concluding with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and benediction. The sacrament of penance will be available during the Holy Hour. Next Holy Hour: Thursday, June 20.
CASA FOR KIDS, informational meeting, June 18, 5:30 p.m., 1650 Russell St., Covington. Call 392-1792 or e-mail [email protected]. Seeking volunteers to be Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.
Father Michael Hennigen will celebrate 8 a.m. Mass at Holy Name Church, Cincinnati, and lead a rosary procession to Planned Parenthood on Auburn Ave., June 29, for Life’s 5th Quarter.
St. Philip Parish, “Walk of Faith Walk-A-Thon,” July 13, 8 a.m.–11 a.m., benefiting St. Philip church and school, at Pendery Park Shelter #2.
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Summer Park Series begins July 13 with “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” 7:30 p.m., in the Devou Park amphitheater. Free event. Visit www.kyso.org.
Save the Date for “The Marriage Journey,” Sept. 21, 8 a.m.–3p.m., St. Barbara Parish, Erlanger. All couples are invited to this Marriage Enrichment experience. $25 per couple, light breakfast, lunch and refreshments included — additional details to follow.
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2019
June 7
- Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood
- Priest jubilarian celebration
- Cross the Bridge for Life 2019
- Jubilarian – Father Douglas Lauer
- Official assignment
- Cathedral Holy Hour, June 20
- Omission correction
- Real Presence in the Eucharist
- Faith formation courses
- Obituary – Deacon Ralph Grieme
- Covington Latin School – Alumni Banquet
- Catholic Engaged Encounter
May 31
- Meet ordinand Conor Kunath
- Jubilarian – Msgr. Dominic Fosu
- St. Stephen Cemetery – Memorial Day Mass
- Thomas More University welcomes new president
- Seminarian summer assignments
- Faith formation classes
- Update — entombment of Bishop Maes postponed
- Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree 100th anniversary
- Thomas More University commencement ceremonies
- Massive tornado hits Dayton, Ohio
- ACUE — sowing seeds of faith
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- Graduating pontifical servers
- Obituary – Divine Providence Sister Mary Mansueta Martineau
May 24
- Future priest – Deacon Michael Grady
- Silver jubilarian – Father Michael Barth
- Official Assignments
- Two seminarians earn their degrees
- St. Anthony Parish honors Deacon Fortner
- Monthly Holy Hour at Cathedral
- Mark your calendar – Cross the Bridge for Life, June 2
- Reporting misconduct in the diocese
- Series on the Eucharist – Lifted out of time into eternity
- St. Catherine of Siena School – The ‘Amazing Shake’ program
May 17
- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
- Little girl’s gift built the Cathedral
- Birthday rosary blessing
- Catechetical Leaders’ Reception
- Jubilarian – Father Gerald Reinersman
- Get ready to Cross the Bridge for Life, June 2
- ‘We Choose Life’
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- Kentucky Symphony Orchestra – ‘Viva Vivaldi’
- DPAA rebates – New flagpole at St. Ben’s
- Obituary – Divine Providence Sister Jane Frances Kaelin
- Covington Catholic High School – Northern Kentuckian of the Year
May 10
- ‘Speaking for Centuries’ – Completing the Cathedral façade
- May Crowning and first Communion
- NCCHS presents Bishop Foys with award
- Bishop visits St. Timothy, Union
- DPAA rebates – New elevator at St. Joe, Cold Spring
- Official assignments
- Save the Date – Cross the Bridge for Life, June 2
- Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker mark 45 years
- Life in the Spirit Seminar
- Volunteers needed – Notre Dame Urban Education Center
- Diaconate ordination
- Annual ACUE spring luncheon
May 3
- Mary’s month – Ruah Woods rosary meditations
- Bell restoration at St. Augustine Parish, Covington
- Sarah’s Hope & Abraham’s Promise
- Divine Mercy Sunday
- Sarah Kahmann issued honorary degree from TMU
- Notre Dame Academy – Women Making a Difference
- St. Mary Principal earns NCEA award
- Announcement – New president for Thomas More University named
- Catholic Charities – ‘Partners’
- Cathedral Basilica – Sacred Triduum
April 19
- Bishop Foys’ Easter Letter
- Palm Sunday at Cathedral
- Chrism Mass
- Jordan Hainsey – Ordination to transitional diaconate
- Four men to become deacons, May 4
- General Assembly update
- Diocesan annual plan meeting
- Series on the Eucharist – The Cross and the Eucharist
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- Holy Trinity School to unite in Bellevue
April 12
- Holy Week – God stoops down to lift us up
- DPAA supports St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Mark your calendar – Ordination to the permanent diaconate, May 4
- Catechesis Summer Courses schedule
- Seminary Visit – St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe
- CCK update on General Assembly
- Divine Mercy Sunday services
- Cathedral – Choral Stations of the Cross, April 19
- Informed Consent Act upheld – Ky. bishops applaud Court of Appeals
- Child Abuse Prevention Month – Talking to an abused child
- Memorial Mass for the Loss of a Child
- Praying the Stations of the Cross – Reflections by Pope Benedict XVI
April 5
- Mary, Mother of the World Chapel dedicated at NDA
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Jordan Hainsey – Ordination to the diaconate, April 13
- Cathedral Basilica – Holy Week schedule
- Obituary – Msgr. Allen Meier, P.A.
- DPAA supports jail and prison ministry
- CRS Rice Bowl Stories of Hope – Encounter Ona
- Illuminating experience – ‘Viva Vivaldi’ concert at Cathedral, May 11
March 29
- Pro-Life Essay Contest banquet
- Jordan Hainsey to be ordained to transitional diaconate
- Monthly Holy Hour for reparation
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month – Diocesan Code of Conduct
- Deanery Lenten confessions
- Modern-day Knights – Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
- Series on the Eucharist – How to receive this gift
- Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal – Pledging and paying online
- CRS Rice Bowl Stories of Hope – Encounter Kumba
- Diocesan Academic Showcase
March 22
- Evangelization Weekend
- DPAA Commitment Weekend
- Scouting Awards
- Memorial Mass for Loss of Child
- Eucharist series — Eucharistic prayers
- Mark your Calendar — Transitional diaconate ordination April 13
- Deanery Lenten confessions/adoration
- CRS Rice Bowl: Meet Christyan
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
March 15
- Rite of Election
- DPAA Kick-Off Dinner, Erlanger
- Ash Wednesday
- Curia enrichment day
- Bishop blesses server awards
- Holy Cross District High School – Mass with Bishop Foys
- ‘Rally for Life’ in Frankfort
- Deanery penance services
- CRS Rice Bowl — stories of hope: Encounter Annet
- ‘We Choose Life’
- Stan and Rita Bond – Honored with Presidential Volunteer Service Award
- Obituary – Edward L. Comer
- Obituary – Benedictine Sister Justina Fraxman
March 8
- DPAA kickoff dinners mark Phase II
- Kentucky foster care ‘Wait No More’ event, Aug. 20
- Bishop Foys visits St. Cecilia
- Young Adult Ministry – Candlelight Mass
- Franciscan Daughters of Mary – Final profession of vows
- Sera Club Server Awards
- Seminarians instituted as lectors
- CRS Rice Bowl — Stories of Hope: Encounter Norm
- Cathedral housekeeper celebrates 35 years
March 1
- A Letter from Bishop Foys – Lent: going into the desert and reflecting on our life
- Guidelines for Ash Wednesday and Lent
- Covington and Latrobe – Holy Hour for reparation for abuse of minors
- Bishop Brossart High School – Groundbreaking
- Mother Seraphina shares her ‘Journey Home’
- NCYC orientation, March 9
- Thomas More University – Annual Lawyers’ Lunch
- Knights of Columbus – Financial support for seminarians
- St. Henry District High School – Celebrates successful Renaissance Auction
February 22
- CRS Operation Rice Bowl kickoff luncheon
- A closer look at Ash Wednesday
- Called to Love vocational retreat
- NCYC orientation
- Experiences to help you get ready for Lent
- Official assignments
- Work of DPC to continue
- Series of the Eucharist — Sacred space
- ‘We Choose Life’
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- Obituary – Richard Louis Lange
- Same day ultrasounds at Care Net
February 15
- Letter from Bishop Foys – Covington Catholic Final Investigative Report
- Faithful attend [email protected]
- St. Augustine Parish, Covington – Capital campaign celebrates 150 years
- Young Adult Leadership Summit
- ‘Realizing the American Dream’ – House blessing
- Institute for Religious Liberty – Annual lecture
- New administrator at Carmel Manor
- Holy Hour for Victims of Sexual Abuse, Feb. 21
- Jan. 25 letter to Covington Catholic parents
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- Frassati Speaker Series – Dr. Allen Hunt
February 8
- TMU and NKU students attend SEEK
- Father Gerald Reinersman – 40 years of priesthood
- Priests continuing education day
- Father Leo Schmidt turns 90
- Pro-Life rally in Frankfort
- DPAA solicitors’ luncheon
- Catholic Schools Week 2019
- Founder of Mary’s Meals to speak at TMU
- Obituary – Notre Dame Sister Mary Julaine Middendorf
February 1
- Cathedral Basilica – Anniversary of its dedication
- Our Savior Parish – Martin Luther King Breakfast
- Plan to attend – [email protected], Feb. 9
- Notre Dame Academy – Catholic Schools Week Mass
- Thomas More University – ‘Religious Freedom: Our First, Most Cherished Liberty,’ Feb. 7
- National School Choice Week
- Frassati Speaker Series – Dr. Allen Hunt, Feb. 5
- Panama City – World Youth Day
January 25
- March for Life 2019
- Bishop Foys addresses Covington Catholic community
- Day of Prayer and Penance for Life
- Mark your calendar – [email protected], Feb. 9
- Monthly Holy Hour
- DPAA chairs for 2019
- Frassati Speaker Series – Dr. Allen Hunt
- Reporting misconduct in the Diocese of Covington
- Series on the Eucharist – ‘Why Bread and Wine?’
- ‘Be Witnesses’
January 18
- Baptism of the Lord
- U.S. Bishops reflect on retreat
- March for Life – Ms. Lonneman goes to Washington
- Day of Prayer and Penance for Life schedule
- Reorganization of Mass schedules
- Holy Hour with diocesan priests, Feb. 21
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18–25
- Ultrasound blessing
- Sister Ann John retires
- ‘We Choose Life’
- Catholic Schools Week – Open houses
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- Obituaries – Divine Providence Sister Gertrude Ann Knipper; Benedictine Sister Helen Hergott; and Divine Providence Sister Margaret Mary Austing
- Confirmation candidates visit Bishop Foys
- DPAA video production
January 11
- Missing the March for Life? Attend a Holy Hour in the Diocese of Covington
- MLK Breakfast, an opportunity to hear experiences of racism, prejudice
- Cathedral Christmas – Midnight Mass with Bishop Foys
- Holy Hour with diocesan priests
- Rose Garden Home Mission Christmas giveaway
- Official assignments
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18-25
- Corrections
- Theology on Tap
- Emma Hollis turns 100
- Year in Review 2018
- Diocesan financial report – Year ending June 30, 2018
- Seminarian Christmas gathering
- Bishop Foys visits Pre-K at St. Joseph, Camp Springs
2018
January 5
- Getting ready for March for Life 2018
- Midnight Mass – Christmas at the Cathedral
- Holiday happenings at Regency Manor
- Rose Garden Home Mission – Remembering the less fortunate at Christmastime
- Year in review 2017
- Monthly feature – ‘The Beatitudes’
- Diocesan financial report – Year ending June 30, 2017
- Retirement celebration – Kathy Nader and Pam Ruschman
- Seminarians – Home for Christmas
January 12
- March for Life and Day of Prayer and Penance – 45 years since Roe v. Wade
- Several students baptized simultaneously at St. Augustine Parish, Covington
- Students to attend National School Choice Week Rally in Frankfort
- You’re invited – [email protected], Feb. 13
- TMC Institute for Religious Liberty event – ‘Religious Liberty at a Crossroads,’ Jan. 24
- Day of Prayer and Penance for Life schedule
- Official assignments
- Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker attend international Church conference
January 19
- Bishop Foys reflects on 45 years of Roe v. Wade
- Mark your calendar – [email protected], Feb. 13
- Vocations Day – Newport Central Catholic High School
- Deanery Pastoral Council convocation rescheduled
- You’re invited – National School Choice Week rally, Jan. 27
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Reflection by Father Rottgers; Schedule of events
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- ‘We Choose Life’
- Obituary – Notre Dame Sister Marjorie Gasdorf
January 26
- Special Section: Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
- March for Life, Washington D.C. – Largest contingent ever from Diocese of Covington
- Holy Hours for Life – Diocesan Day of Prayer and Penance
- Official assignments
- Papal visit – Chile and Peru
- Book drive for ACUE students
- Obituary – Benedictine Sister Philomena Rarreick
February 2
- Inaugural Deanery Discernment Event at St. Agnes, Ft. Wright
- TMC Institute for Religious Liberty – Program on Legal Perspectives
- Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal – Recording the video
- CCK says, ‘Take action on scholarship tax credits’
- You’re invited – [email protected], Feb. 13
- Ministry groups meet with Bishop Foys
- Mark your calendar – Ministry fair, March 15
- Faith formation courses offered
- St. Pius X students visit Bishop Foys
- Monthly feature – ‘The Beatitudes’
- First profession of vows – Franciscan Daughter of Mary Sister Veronica Mary
- School choice rally in Frankfort, Ky.
February 9
- Lent – A letter from Bishop Foys
- Diocesan Catholic Schools Week Mass
- St. Augustine, Covington – CSW Opening Mass
- Bishop Brossart High School – Students celebrate with vicar general
- Mark your calendar – Scouting Awards Vespers, March 11; Pro-Life Essay Banquet, March 22
- Deanery Lenten Services schedule
- Newport Central Catholic High School – Character Development Council
- Obituary – Charity of Nazareth Sister Anne Hagedorn
- Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. – Celebrating Catholic Schools
- Obituary – Divine Providence Sister Elizabeth Mary Houston
February 16
- School Safety presentation at Cathedral, Feb. 21
- Schools make AP District H0nor Roll
- Bishop Foys presides at TMC Lawyers Mass
- Focusing on liturgy – Priest continuing education
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – A reflection by Father Cooney
- Mark your calendar – Pro-Life Essay Banquet, March 4; Scouting Awards, March 11
- Correction
- CRS Rice Bowl — Stories of Hope
- Deanery and Parish Lenten Services
- The ‘Memory Project’ at Notre Dame Academy
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- Catholic Digital Citizenship
- Obituaries – Benedictine Sister Ester O’Hara; Divine Providence Sister Mary Edith Austing
February 23
- Rite of Election
- Holy Hour for Vocations, Northern Kenton County Deanery
- Ash Wednesday
- Bassets visit Bishop Foys
- Lenten Rice Bowl
- ‘We Choose Life’
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- Women’s Parish Retreat
- CRS Rice Bowl kick-off
- Marriage Supplement
March 2
- ‘Safe and Sound Schools’
- DPAA kick-off dinners
- Acolyte installation
- You’re invited – Scouting vespers, March 11; Holy Hour for Vocations, March 19
- DPC convocation
- Parish Lenten Services
- You’re invited – Transitional diaconate ordination
- CRS Rice Bowl – Meet Safiata Abore
- Beatitude series – Blessed are the clean of heart
- Deanery Lenten services
- Obituaries – Clay Eifert; Notre Dame Sister Mary Rose Paula Foltz
March 9
- Michael Grady to be ordained to transitional diaconate
- Campbell County Deanery – Upcoming Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations event
- DPAA chairs speak as appeal continues
- Blessing 50 years of marriage
- NDUEC founders receive award
- Cathedral Stations of the Cross event, March 30
- Correction
- Memorial Mass for Loss of a Child, March 15
- Diocesan Lenten Services
- Upcoming event – Ministry Fair
- CRS Rice Bowl – Meet Joseph Andrise
- Obituary – Father John Noe
- Northern Kentuckian of the Year — Garren Colvin
- Covington Catholic High School – PLTW Distinguished School
March 16
- Seminarian looks forward to serving as a deacon
- Holy Week schedule for the Cathedral
- Catholic Café at St. Anne Retreat Center
- Religious Scouting awards
- Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption – Concert Series, March 18; Stations of the Cross, March 30
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Reflection by Father Bach
- Campbell County Deanery Holy Hour, March 19
- Regional Pro-Life Mass coverage
- CRS feature – St. Patrick and slavery
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- Pizza lunch – Covington Latin School pontifical servers
- Notre Dame Academy – ‘Women Making a Difference’
March 23
- Holy Week and Mercy
- Prayer services for an end to school violence
- Campbell County Deanery – Holy Hour for Priestly Vocations
- Mark your calendar – Ordination to transitional diaconate, March 24; Stations of the Cross, March 30; Divine Mercy service, April 8
- Bible studies – The book of Deuteronomy
- DPAA supports Project Rachel
- CRS Rice Bowl – Meet Alefa Tom
- ‘We Choose Life’
- Diocesan Academic Showcase awards
- Memorial Mass for the Loss of a Child
- Special Section: Retirement
March 30
- Easter – A letter from Bishop Foys
- Chrism Mass 2018
- Official assignments
- Ordination to the transitional diaconate
- Meet the Coopers and Baby Belle
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- Obituaries – Notre Dame Sister Mary Jeanne Frances Cleves; Notre Dame Sister Mary Sebastien Schmidt
- Vocations Day – St. Henry District High School
April 13
- Apostolic Exhortation – “Gaudete et Exsultate” (“Rejoice and be Glad”)
- Cathedral Basilica – Divine Mercy Sunday
- Benedictine Sisters elect new prioress
- Holy Thursday – Celebrating the priesthood
- Catechesis and Formation – Summer courses
- Book of Joshua – Bible workshop resumes May 1
- Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal – ‘Follow-up weekend’
- Child Abuse Prevention Month – Kick-off event
- Sacred Triduum – The ‘Feast of feasts’
- Women Religious Picnic Committee begins planning
- Mother of God concert – Featuring Emmet Cahill
April 20
- Ky. General Assembly fails to act on Scholarship Tax Credit bills
- You’re invited: To the priestly ordination of Deacons Benton Clift and Joseph Shelton
- DPAA secretary shares experience
- Holy Cross District High School — Vocations Day
- April is an open month for VIRTUS
- The Beatitudes — Blessed are the peacemakers
- ‘We Choose Life’
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- Obituary — Benedictine Sister Margret Mary Dressman
April 27
- Deacon Benton Clift to be ordained to priesthood
- ACUE celebration
- A visit with Bishop Foys
- Pontifical College Josephinum – Rector’s Dinner
- Bishop and seminarians – Fraternal Weekend
- Obituary – Father William Hinds
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Reflection by Father Albert Ruschman
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- Safe environment on the field – ‘Play Like a Champion’
May 4
- To be ordained – Meet Deacon Joseph Shelton
- Vocations Day – Villa Madonna Academy
- Confirmation – Our Lady of Lourdes, Park Hills
- Rose Garden Dental Clinic celebrates one year
- Pontifical servers – Pizza with Bishop
- Jail Ministry shares Easter joy
- 6 Silver jubilee – St. Joseph the Worker Sister Elizabeth Ann Barkett
- Serra Club servers awards
- United Catholic Movement marks one year
May 11
- 2018 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
- Ordination, May 19
- Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal – Supports Hispanic Ministry
- Serra Club membership luncheon
- Curia planning meeting
- Jubilarian – Msgr. William Cleves
- Official assignment
- Mark your calendar – Cross the Bridge for Life, June 3
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Notre Dame Sister Mary Ethel Parrott
- ‘The Beatitudes’ – Blessed are those persecuted for the sake of righteousness
- Celebrating 25 years – Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky
- Obituary – Notre Dame Sister Dolores Marie Boemker
- ACUE donor appreciation luncheon
May 18
- New feast day – Mary, Mother of the Church
- Bishop Foys receives St. Thomas More Medallion
- Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption – A solemnity, first Communion and Mother’s Day
- Jubilarian – Father Raymond Hartman
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Reflection by Father Matthew Cushing
- Official assignments
- Get ready to Cross the Bridge for Life, June 3
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- Catholic Relief Services visits Curia
- Covington Catholic High School – Blessing of the 2017 football championship rings
- Catholic Charities hosts Baby Shower
May 25
- Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood
- Almost time to Cross the Bridge for Life – June 3
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – South East Deanery Holy Hour, June 4
- Holy Family School – Student Enterprise Program School of the Year
- Covington Catholic High School – Northern Kentuckian of the Year
- Catechetical Leaders’ Reception
- A reflection on death – ‘That place where you do not wish to go’
- ‘We Choose Life’
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- St. Vincent de Paul Society – Summer Breeze Program
June 1
- Special graduation issue
- St. Stephen Cemetery – Memorial Day Mass
- Summer Faith Formation classes
- Adult confirmation
- Priests’ continuing education
- Jubilarians – Father Robert Reinke and Father Robert Urlage
- TMC president resigns
- Monthly feature – ‘The Beatitudes’
- Consecrated virgin
- High school Pro-Life scholarship
- Excellence in Preaching Award – Father Benton Clift
- Obituary –Divine Providence Sister Mary Immaculate Becker
June 15
- Cross the Bridge for Life 2018
- A letter from Bishop Foys – Peter’s Pence
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Holy Hour at St. Patrick Parish, Maysville
- Jubilee vespers
- Jubilarians – Father James Quill, Father Robert Rosing and Father Albert Ruschman
- Sisters of Notre Dame Jubilarians
- Missionaries of St. John the Baptist – Benefit dinner for Our Lady of Lourdes
- Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
- ACUE awards and recognition dinner
- Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery – Installation of new prioress
- Picnic for Women Religious
- Obituaries – Sister Mary Loise Lay, SND; Sister Mary Lea Paolucci, SND; and Sister Nancy Marie Schutte, SND
June 29
- Pope Francis in Geneva – World Council of Churches convention
- Catholic Charities honors volunteers
- ‘Partners in Hope for the Poor’ – Franciscan Daughters’ annual dinner
- Catechesis courses well attended
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Reflection by Father Stef Bankemper
- Series on the Eucharist – ‘Real Presence of Christ’
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- Obituary – Benedictine Sister Jeanette Frisch
July 13
- Celebrating 50 years of ‘Humanae Vitae’
- Message from Bishop Foys
- Visitor from India – Vincentian superior travels to diocese
- Summer Mission Collection
- Official assignments
- Correction
- Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal – Rebate program
- Congregation of Divine Providence – New associates and jubilarians
- Bishop Robert Muench retires
- ‘We Choose Life’
- John McCoy – Local artist shares his journey
July 27
- St. Henry District High School groundbreaking
- Diocesan Catholic Childrens Home 100th adoption
- Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Mass
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocation reflection
- Our Lady of Lourdes elevated to parish
- NDUEC names director
- Be Witnesses – Pioneers in healthcare
- Eucharist series – ‘In the beginning … ‘
- Obituaries – Notre Dame Sister Mary Francello Orth; Benedictine Sister Martha Feder
- Covington Latin School headmaster resigns
- 131st St. Ann novena
August 10
- First day of school in the diocese
- Catechism revision – death penalty is ‘inadmissible’
- New pastors installed – St. Edward, Cynthiana; Sts. Peter and Paul, California; St. Joseph, Camp Springs
- Official assignments
- Thomas More College – Farewell President Armstrong
- Catechesis and formation courses
- You’re invited – South West Deanery Holy Hour, Aug. 20
- Seminarian retreat
- Congregation of Divine Providence General Chapter
- Mark your calendar – Catholic Charities’ CaSSba, Aug. 26
- Series on the Eucharist – ‘Prefigured in Exodus’
- New principals and teachers commissioned
- Mass opening the school year
- DPAA Priests’ Committee meeting
- Seminarian Cookout 2018
- Obituary – Divine Providence Sister Catherine Mary Holtkamp
- VIRTUS – August is an open month
- Covington Latin School – New interim headmaster named
August 24
- Message from Bishop Foys
- Special ‘Back to School’ pages
- Thomas More College convocation
- Opening Mass – Covington Latin School
- Meet this year’s seminarians
- Pastor installation – St. Therese Parish, Southgate
- St. Walburg Monastery burglary
- Upcoming retreat for catechists and teachers
- Catholic Bible study resumes
- St. Anne Retreat Center – Retreat for women
- Rite of candidacy
- New principals begin school year ‘Blessed’
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- Covington Catholic High School – Basketball rings blessed
- Catholic Faith Night at Florence Freedom
- Obituary – Benedictine Sister Cecilia Daigle
August 31
- Missionary priests seek prayers for family in Kerala, India
- Our Savior Parish celebrates 75 years
- You’re invited – Life’s a Ball biennial event, Sept. 15
- St. Ann Retreat Center – Women’s retreat, Sept. 21–23
- Thomas More College – Two new facilities
- Covington Catholic High School – Opening Mass
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Reflection by Father Nicholas Rottman
- Bible study begins Sept. 4
- Latin Mass at All Saints Parish
- Series on the Eucharist – ‘Feeding the 5,000’
- Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal – Celebration event
- A history of Our Savior Parish
- Local deacons attend national congress
- Largest incoming class at TMC
September 7
- St. Joseph, Camp Springs, hosts Regional Pro-Life Mass
- Official assignments
- Retirement – Tim Fitzgerald
- Diocesan schools adopt new assessment program
- Thomas More College – Rosary Rally
- ‘Life’s a Ball,’ Sept. 15
- Correction
- Director of Catechesis Office attends World Meeting of Families
- Vocations Day – St. Patrick High School, Maysville
September 14
- Candlelight Mass – New young adult ministry coordinator hosts first event
- Nationwide adoration initiative comes to Diocese of Covington
- Msgr. William Cleves honored
- Another successful CaSSba
- Seminary visit – St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe
- Mark your calendar – Cathedral concert, Sept. 15; YOUTH 2000, Oct. 12–14; Seminary Ball, Oct. 26
- Benedictine jubilarians
- St. Anthony community raises funds for Guatemala
- Obituary – Divine Providence Sister Josephine Tipane
September 21
- Wedding Anniversary Vespers
- Senior Mass
- Cemetery Visitation Days
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Reflection by Father Eric Andriot
- You’re invited – Seminary Ball, Oct. 26
- Knights of the Holy Sepulchre Mass
- ‘Driving Home the Faith’
- Deacon Tony Escamilla – Grandson of a Blessed Martyr
- Annual ACUE appeal
- YOUTH 2000 Core Team
- Knights of Columbus hall reopens
- Seminarian Jordan Hainsey re-envisions ‘Saints and Blesseds’
- ‘Life’s a Ball’
- Vocations Day at Thomas More College
September 28
- Thomas More College celebrates 50 years
- Bishop Foys calls for a united response to sex abuse crisis
- Audit finds diocese to be in compliance with Charter
- Official assignments
- Retirement – Mike Ifcic
- Mark your calendar – Cathedral Concert, Oct. 7; Seminary Ball, Oct. 26
- Diocesan annual planning meeting
- You’re invited – Diocesan Pro-Life Mass, Oct. 2
- Cemetery Visitation Days
- Curia enrichment day
- Serra Club meeting
- Obituary – St. Joseph the Worker Sister Margery Rickling
- ‘We Choose Life’
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- Conducting a Safe Environment audit
- Mass honoring St. Vincent de Paul
- Daily Mass at St. Augustine School, Covington
- Register now for YOUTH 2000
October 5
- Special Section: Respect Life
- Thomas More granted university status
- Four diocesan schools receive Blue Ribbons
- Thomas More Academic Convocation
- Official assignment
- ACUE celebration
- Bishop Hughes Awards
- Have a ball at Seminary Ball, Oct. 26
- Cemetery visitations
- Series on the Eucharist – Bread of Life discourse
- Upcoming Life in the Spirit Seminar, Oct. 13 and 16
- General Chapter meeting – Sisters of Divine Providence
- YOUTH 2000, Oct. 12–14
- Continuing education day for priests
- Life’s 5th Quarter
- Obituary – Sister Mary Paul Luongo, C.P.
- Red Mass
October 12
- Annual diocesan Pro-Life Mass
- Vocation Day at Covington Latin School
- Official assignments
- Changes at the Messenger
- Dominican novices vespers and reception
- Get your tickets – Seminary Ball, Oct. 26
- Deacons reaffirm vows
- You’re invited – Holy Hour at the Cathedral, Oct. 18
- Cemetery visitations
- Primary and high school open houses
- Rosary at St. Mary’s Park
- Pope visits Baltic nations
- Annual Cathedral pet blessing
- Sisters of Notre Dame – Pilgrimage Walk, Oct. 20
- Statement of Ownership
October 19
- 70 years of marriage – Alvin and Mary Appel
- A call to faithful citizenship
- YOUTH 2000
- Bishop leads rosary at St. Mary’s Park
- Cathedral Concert Series – Mozart’s Requiem, Oct. 21
- Cemetery visitations
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Reflection by Father Ryan Maher
- Catholic Charities – New Jail Ministry coordinator
- Don’t miss this year’s Seminary Ball, Oct. 26
- Notre Dame Academy – ‘Meet the Candidates Night,’ Oct. 23
- Primary and high school open houses
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
October 26
- All Saints and All Souls Day
- Official assignment
- Holy Hour for healing
- Seminarians instituted as acolytes
- Young adult ministry events
- Cemetery visitations
- Eucharist — Our longing for God
- The Holy League
- Rosary Rally
- School open houses
- “Be Witnesses” – companions on the journey
- “We Choose Life” – New Hope
- Support Seminary Education Fund
November 2
- Seminary Ball 2018
- Annual White Mass
- Notre Dame Academy – Dedication of new facilities
- Official assignments
- Series on the Eucharist – The Eucharist’s relationship to the Church
- Academy Notre Dame of Providence – Class of ’48 reunion
- School open houses
- Mass for Jubilarians, Nov. 3
November 9
- Letter from Bishop Foys – Solemn Vespers for the closing of the Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations
- Thomas More University – Ribbon cutting at new STEM Outreach Center
- Official assignments
- All Souls Day Mass
- Cathedral Concert honoring veterans, Nov. 11
- Jubilee Mass for consecrated religious
- Mass and reception for Knights of the Holy Sepulchre
- Young Adult Ministry – The Frassati Project
- St. Thomas School, Ft. Thomas – Prevention & Empowerment Program
November 16
- SHDHS student artwork featured on DPAA Thanksgiving Card
- Closing of the Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Solemn Vespers, Nov. 25
- Legacy Society annual brunch
- St. Catherine of Siena School presents ‘The Sound of Music’
- Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations – Reflection by Father Daniel Schomaker
- Vocations Day at Bishop Brossart High School
- Official assignments
- ‘Super’s Spotlight’
- Catholic Charities – Annual campaign dinner
November 23
- Special Section – Health and Wellness
- Villa Madonna Academy – Benedictine Exchange Program
- Oratory of St. Paul dedication anniversary
- Advent – a time for spiritual preparation
- Cathedral Concert – Advent Festival of Carols, Dec. 2
- Holy Hour for reparation
- A visit from Nibbles
- High School Placement Exam schedule
- ‘We Choose Life’
- Master Provisions – Serving those who serve
November 30
- Advent Letter from Bishop Foys
- Solemn Vespers – Closing the Year of Prayer for Priestly Vocations
- Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8
- Jolly old St. Nicholas – Feast day, Dec. 6
- Cathedral Basilica – Advent Lessons and Carols, Dec. 2
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- ‘Series on the Eucharist’ – Eucharistic hymns
- Rose Garden Home Mission – ‘Turkey Give-Away’
- Winter Wonderland at Thomas More University
December 7
- Ecclesiastical Province of Louisville meeting
- Letter from Bishop Foys – Retirement Fund for Religious collection
- Cathedral Legacy Society
- Advent penance services
- Serra Club – Priests Appreciation Dinner
- Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8
- Seminary Ball wrap-up meeting
- Young Catholic adults honor St. Cecilia
- New Bible study at Cristo Rey Parish
- Retired religious sister contemplates Providence
- VIRTUS – December is an open month
December 14
- Celebrating 50 years of the permanent diaconate
- Diocese celebrates four Blue Ribbon Schools
- Immaculate Conception vigil Mass
- Praying the O Antiphons this Advent
- Holy Hour at Cathedral, Dec. 20
- Parish schedule – Day of Prayer and Penance for Life, Jan. 18
- Star of Bethlehem at Divine Mercy Parish
December 21
- Bishop Foys’ Christmas letter
- Annual Curia service awards
- Scholarship Tax Credits – Holy Trinity Elementary informative event
- Bishop records Christmas message for Sacred Heart Radio
- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Jan. 1
- Official assignments
- Religious superiors meet with Bishop
- Series on the Eucharist – Bethlehem: ‘House of Bread’
- ‘We Choose Life’
- ‘Be Witnesses’
- Day of Prayer and Penance for Life, Jan. 18
- A Christmas meditation by Sister Dolores Gohs, C.D.P.
- Cristo Rey Parish, Florence – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe