“You who once were far off have become near by the Blood of Christ” Eph 2: 13
Our Mission
Your Vocation
Support Our Ministries
to God’s people.
The Sisters of the Precious Blood are celebrating a century of presence at Salem Heights, located on Salem Avenue in Dayton, the religious community’s central home since 1923.
Our provincial director, the Rev. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S., will preside at a celebration Mass at 2 p.m. today at Precious Blood Church, located across the street from the sisters’ home. A reception will follow in the parish activity center.
“We admire and applaud the sisters for their longtime commitment to the city of Dayton. Their many ministries have improved the lives of God’s people, in Dayton and everywhere they serve,” Fr. Kirch said. “We have been blessed to serve alongside the sisters, so we know firsthand their absolute devotion to following God’s call. They are a true inspiration to so many. May God continue to work through their capable, willing hands.”
Over the past century, Sisters of the Precious Blood have been active in a variety of ministries in the Dayton area, including education, parish ministry, food and domestic service, health care and social justice. Sisters also serve throughout the U.S. and in Chile and Guatemala.
A Sunday Reflection by Brother Tom Bohman, C.PP.S.
Remember Your Mercies, O Lord
Brother Tom Bohman, C.PP.S. Life is not fair. Among my favorite Ohio professional sport teams, I note that there are many rocky roads. We wish that we would always be on the winning side but as in life, we find that we are tested in our loyalties. It seems that faith...
Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S. 1935-2023
Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S., 88, died on September 29, 2023, at 10:20 a.m., in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health. He was born on July 10, 1935, in Superior, Wisc., to Michael and Emily (Jaques) Flaherty. He entered the...
From Grumbling to Gratitude
By Fr. Ben Berinti, C.PP.S. Arriving at Brunnerdale High School Seminary at the tender age of 14, I entered a vast ocean of experiences, sometimes the waves throwing me onto the shore, and sometimes dragging me out into the deep. Trying to fight the onset of...
Are We Forgiving Each Other?
By Brother Brian Boyle, C.PP.S. The three readings touch on forgiveness and compassion for one another. I want to focus on the interconnectedness of the human family and the implications of that. The Sirach reading gives practical guidance on forgiving others who have...
What If We Lived Up to Our Words?
By Fr. Ben Berinti, C.PP.S. When you live in and pastor a beachside parish as I do here in Melbourne Beach, Fla., people are constantly coming and going. There are weekend sand and surf warriors, winter residents, accidental tourists and then regular...