This year’s Mini March for Life, hosted by Cincinnati Right to Life at the end of January, saw at least 500 people march the sidewalk in  front of Planned Parenthood on Auburn Avenue. The event began on the steps of Holy Name Church, where Father Ethan Moore (pastor) addressed the crowd. After pro-life prayers, the … Continued

We hope you are enjoying the Easter season! Warmer weather & longer days are reminders of a few of our upcoming parish events. We will celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, on May 23. Our Mass+… activity will take place after the 11:30am Mass. All are invited to the join us … Continued

Tradition tells us that the Blessed Virgin Mary made 15 promises to St. Dominic which she extends to anyone who prays the rosary. Here are her promises along with a brief explanation for both adults and children. 1. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary shall receive signal graces. Explanation: What are … Continued

In Jesus’ time, people understood the difference between a Good Shepherd who stayed with their flock as opposed to the BAD shepherd who ran away from danger. Fr McCarthy highlights those differences as he reflects on Jesus’ sacrifice, his willingness to face danger and not abandon us for our Salvation.

Respect Life Flower Sale will be held on Mother’s Day weekend, May 8-9. Members of the Respect Life ministry will be on hand to assist you in making the perfect selection. Pick from a variety of hanging baskets, geraniums, and an assortment of impatiens. By purchasing flowers during this sale, not only will you brighten … Continued

Did you know that the exchanges at Colerain & Ronald Regan Highway and I-275 & Colerain are meticulously cared for by volunteers from The Colerain Community Association? Several of the volunteers, who work on the litter pickup and caretaking for those areas – are parishioners of St Ann. Volunteers meet once a month on Saturday … Continued

Looking for a small time commitment with great theological reward? Look no further than our next educational series, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant, as we embark on a guided tour of the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology. The book of Hebrews is like a little catechism. It is steeped in rich truths that … Continued

On April 24th, Ethan Hoying and seven other seminarians in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati were ordained transitional deacons. They are now public witnesses to Jesus in the Order of Deacons. Transitional deacons cannot hear confessions, confirm, or anoint the sick. They do have faculties to baptize, assist at a simple nuptial ceremony, and to conduct … Continued

We are constantly challenged to understand the reasons Christ died by crucifixion and the meaning of his resurrection. As Father McCarthy points out in his homily, it was even difficult for his Apostles and disciples to understand. Father McCarthy goes on to explain, though, what a wondrous gift it was that demands from us our … Continued

Over the last several months, we have been working with some of our ministries to assess their needs, structure, membership, purpose and how they are carrying out the mission statement of St. Ann. We are currently working with the St. Ann Men’s Association/Men’s Retreat and the Ladies Retreat (formerly CRHP) ministry. You have seen some … Continued