For the protection that all the health workers need. For a healing across the world. For a vaccine to stop this cornorvirus. For my husband, children and grandchildren's health.

For the conversion of my children's families and the baptism of my grandchildren.

For my friend, Fr. Christopher, who is awaiting results from his PET scan to determine if his cancer is operable.

For the repose of my mother's soul. She died yesteday in a Kentucky nursing home -- alone, due to the coronavirus quarantine.

This series is a magnificent adaptation of this most famous Jane Austen novel from the Nineteenth Century. It takes place in the early 1800’s (1820’s?) in England. The entire series runs about five hours and is very well done in a variety of ways (screenplay, dialogue, acting, costumes and “on location” sets). For many, it is entertaining to the point of addiction, but it is a little bit confusing at first. This “orientation commentary” is my attempt to do what someone did for me when I watched it for the first time, to define some terms and clarify a few issues for the first-time viewer (maybe the second and third-time viewer as well!).

"Because of Easter, we believe and we proclaim that suffering and death lead to resurrection and new life. Easter promises us there is no darkness that cannot be overcome. The way of discipleship does not end in the tomb. With Jesus we rise and go forward unafraid."

Well, our confinement continues! If it is driving you crazy, you are not alone. We are called again and again to turn to the Lord in prayer and to do what is best for ourselves, our families, and the wider community. Let’s stay healthy! [CLICK TITLE FOR THE FULL MESSAGE]

Archbishop Schnurr's April 2nd Letter regarding extended the executive “Stay at Home Order.” CLICK TITLE or go to: http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/about-us-2/archbishop/

I hope and pray that you and your families are doing well physically, psychologically and spiritually. Here in our little corner of the world in the North Bend/ Cleves/ Mack, Western Bridgetown and southeastern Indiana area, we are facing this world-wide problem, together, but... CLICK TITLE TO READ THE ENTIRE MESSAGE

All masses are cancelled that includes the regular weekday and weekend schedule until further notice. Church related activities, religious education classes and all Lenten activities (e.g Stations of the Cross etc.) are cancelled until further notice. Please see Fr. Umberg's letter that was emailed to all parishioners this past Friday. If there are any changes we will post on our website.

The Archbishop has dispense the Catholic faithful who reside in Ohio and all other Catholics currently in Ohio from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass for the weekends leading up to Easter.

Boys & girls, entering 4th - 12th grade (or higher), having received their First Holy Communion, and feeling called to serve God in this way, are welcome to attend a training session to become an Altar Server. Meet at the Gathering Desk after the 11am Mass on Sunday, February 23. Training will take about 1 1/2 hours. Lunch is included. Please RSVP to Mrs. Beth Scholl, 941-3661, x15 or email bethscholl@stjosephnorthbend.com.

This change is for Friday's only. The parish office will continue to be open 8:30-3:30 Monday thru Thursday

The mystery of Christ's baptism in the Jordan by St. John, the Precursor, proposes the contemplation of an already adult Jesus. This mystery is... CLICK TITLE FOR MORE

Gospel - Mark 10:46-52; All Saints Day - November 1st; and All Souls Day - November 2nd