Salesian Guild

The 2026 gathering of the Salesian Guild was an inspiring, faith-filled evening as Salesian Guild members, honorees, and their guests enjoyed the beautiful, peaceful setting of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Motherhouse for the evening mass, dinner and program. Congratulations to Brian Combs, 2026 Communicator of the Year, and Sister Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH, 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree. A special thank you to Archbishop Robert Casey for sharing his time, warm conversation, and encouraging message with us.

Congratulations to the 2026 Salesian Guild Communicator of the Year, Brian Combs, and the Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, Sister Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH, pictured here with Archbishop Casey and previous recipients of the Communicator of the Year Award. Special thanks to Archbishop Casey for inspiring us with his keynote address, “Authentic and Grace-filled Communication Amidst Gracelessness and Inauthenticity.”

We are so excited for April flowers instead of snow showers! 🌸🌿 🌼 We are looking forward to welcoming our members, guests, honorees, and Archbishop Casey as our keynote speaker for our annual gathering. Registered attendees: please check your email for directions and parking information.

A reflection on winter from the writing of St. Francis de Sales:

"You would like always to have spring-time or summer; but it is necessary to have a change internally, as well as externally.

In heaven, there will be a perpetual spring as to beauty, a perpetual autumn as to joy, a perpetual summer as to love.

There will be no winter there; but here, winter is required for the exercise of self-denial, and for the growth of a thousand beautiful virtues which flourish only in sterility.

Let us, then, make our little steps forward; if we have a good and resolute affection, we cannot but advance well."

–from "The Consoling Thoughts of St. Francis de Sales"

We will "make our little steps forward" with the goal of gathering in person one day soon! Stay warm and safe!

Illustration: © Michael O'Neill McGrath, OSFS www.bromickeymcgrath.com

Due to the impending winter storm, the annual gathering planned for Saturday, January 24, 2026 has been postponed.

The program with Archbishop Casey and our honorees will be rescheduled for a later date. All reservations submitted for the January 24 event will be retained for the rescheduled event.

We will announce the rescheduled date as soon as possible, and share the process for reservation changes (including cancellations and additions) at that time.

Thank you for understanding. Stay safe and warm this weekend!

We are so excited to welcome Archbishop Casey to our Salesian Guild community, and to honor two legendary communicators at our 2026 annual gathering!

Register early for this highly anticipated event! Visit https://salesianguild.com/gathering for details and registration info. Hope to see you on January 24!

🏆 Nominations Open 🏆

The Salesian Guild of Catholic Communicators in Greater Cincinnati is seeking nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Communicator of the Year award.

ℹ️ Do you know a Catholic communicator who embodies Integrity, Professionalism, Fellowship, and Idealism?

🌟 Consider nominating them for this prestigious recognition by Friday, November 21.

🔗 Nominations can be submitted online at: https://salesianguild.com/distinguished-communicator-of-the-year-award

Our 80th celebration was an inspiring evening of prayer, fellowship, laughter and storytelling. Congratulations to the 2025 Communicator of the Year, Greg Goldschmidt, Jr.! Our deep gratitude to Sister Karen Elliott for entertaining and enlightening us with her experience of "Walking the Way."

We'll see you tomorrow!!!