Episode 68 - Fr. Thomas McCarthy - Holy Family Parish Pastor

Ep. 68 — Father Thomas McCarthy on Catholicism, Faith, and Life as a Priest in Clermont CountyWe start this week with news from around Clermont County, including an update on county road and bridge conditions, Milford Schools’ financial report and performance audit recommendations, Milford City Council’s vote on a proposed Management Essentials contract, Milford’s community reinvestment area updates, and Batavia Township’s upcoming public hearing on its proposed 2027 tax budget.Interview — Father Thomas McCarthy, Pastor of Holy Family ParishFather Thomas McCarthy joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about Catholicism, Christianity, and what it means to serve as a priest in Clermont County. Father McCarthy is the pastor of Holy Family Parish, which includes Saint Philomena, Saint Ann, Holy Trinity, and Saint Louis.We talk about the foundations of the Catholic faith, including the role of the Church, the pope, the sacraments, the Eucharist, confession, Mary, the saints, and how Catholic teaching connects to ancient Judaism and Christian tradition. Father McCarthy also shares his thoughts on faith, discipline, responsibility, and why he believes religion shapes the way people understand the world and their place in it.The conversation also covers Father McCarthy’s personal path to the priesthood, what seminary was like, what he enjoys about being a priest, and the role Holy Family Parish and Saint Louis School play in the local community. It is the first interview in what we hope will become a larger series featuring religious leaders from around Clermont County.NewsClermont County Engineer Jeremy Evans reports improved road ratings, shorter paving cycles, bridge work, and culvert repairsClermont County plans a smaller but active 2026 road resurfacing programMilford Schools reports stronger-than-expected finances through AprilMilford Schools reviews athletic spending as part of its performance audit recommendationsMilford City Council rejects a proposed Management Essentials professional services contractMilford City Council approves updates to the city’s community reinvestment areasResidents raise concerns about tax abatements, development, and future CRA use in MilfordBatavia Township schedules a public hearing on its proposed 2027 tax budgetEventsFrontier Days Festival in Downtown MilfordFrontier Days Parade in MilfordPond Dipping at Crooked Run Nature PreserveStorytime at East Fork State ParkWriter Showcase at Union Township LibraryFamily Catch and Release at Clepper Park PondMilford Farmers MarketNew Richmond Farmers MarketConcert in the Park with Harmonics in LovelandFamily Adventure Day: Wilderness Survival at Clingman ParkNew Richmond Summer Concert Series with Chuck and James Acoustic HeroesArt in the Park: Flower Pounding Prints at Shor ParkUnion Township Farmers MarketRiver Paddle at Chilo Lock 34Ralph Shepherd Concert Series featuring the P&G Big BandUnion Township Summer Concert with Audio GraffitiNational Trails Day at Sycamore ParkFollow on Facebook & Instagram, and signup for the Thursday newsletter.FacebookInstagramNewsletterIf the show brings you value, consider supporting us!Donate