We were honored to have a very special guest at school yesterday: Bishop Joseph Binzer. When Royalmont was accepted as a school of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Bishop Binzer (then chancelor of the archdiocese) served as a kind and helpful voice, freely offering his wise council throughout the process. Our school has been blessed by his friendship over the years, and so it was with great joy that we received the news of his appointment as auxiliary bishop.

Bishop Binzer celebrated First Friday Mass for the whole school, parents, and benefactors, with Fr. Robert DeCesare LC, Fr. Matthew VanSchmoorenburg LC, and Fr. Matthew Summe LC con-celebrating. As always, students participated in the Mass in so many ways: by serving as altar servers, proclaiming the readings and petitions, and by leading the faithful in song. We are so thankful to Bishop Binzer for being with us and bringing us closer to Christ in the Mass. 

After Mass, Bishop Binzer spent time visiting some classrooms. Each class had a little something ready for him to say thank you. Some offered homemade cards and spiritual bouquets. One 1st grade class connected their desks, creating a giant table and saved the head of the table, the place of honor, for Bishop Binzer, who sat with them enjoying their conversation and the cookies they offered. Meanwhile, the Upper School prepared a reception in the auditorium, prayed with him and enjoyed a delicious cake.

Thank you, Bishop Binzer, for visiting our school! You are in our prayers!

Royalmont Academy is a private, Catholic school located northeast of Cincinnati - serving Mason, Loveland, West Chester, and South Lebanon.