COVID-19 Updates as of 3-17-2020

Following directives of the Catholic bishops of Ohio, all Masses at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio, will be closed to visitors. That includes Masses in the infirmary chapels, the St. Joseph chapel and also Assumption Chapel, St. Charles’ main chapel. Because...
The Invitation to Go Deeper

The Invitation to Go Deeper

By Brother Matt Schaefer, C.PP.S. An unfortunate result of having regular and familiar Gospel readings at Mass is the tendency to take the obvious or surface meaning of the reading and go no further in our thoughts. Sometimes the meaning of a reading is quite clear...
Information on Masses at St. Charles

Information on Masses at St. Charles

We’re announcing with regret that until further notice, non-residents of St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio, are asked not to attend Mass in the infirmary chapels. It is hoped this will help reduce exposure to the coronavirus for our residents. Also, the...
Update on Saint Joe Indy

Update on Saint Joe Indy

By Barry Fischer, C.PP.S. I’d like to give an update on the two-year college commonly known as “Saint Joe Indy.” This new college is a result of a collaboration between Saint Joseph´s College of Rensselaer, Ind., and Marian University in Indianapolis. This new...
CNA Classes at SJC

CNA Classes at SJC

Saint Joseph’s College of Rensselaer, Ind., is launching new applied health science classes in March 2020. The first class to be offered will be the certified nursing assistant (CNA) program. The nursing assistant is a critical member of any healthcare team assisting...
Missionaries of the Precious Blood