Hamilton County OhArchives Biographies.....Berning, John 1878 - 
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    Rev. John Berning, pastor of St. Pius Catholic Church of Cincinnati, is
entitled to prominent place among his clerical confreres, by virtue of his
indefatigable zeal, his pronounced popularity and his untiring devotion to his
life work. Father Berning was born at Cincinnati, June 28, 1878, a son of John
and Mary (Markus) Berning. He attended the parochial school of St. Augustine's
parish, after which he furthered his education at St. Gregory's Preparatory
Seminary, Mount Washington, Cincinnati, and then pursued his theological studies
at Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West, Price Hill. Father Berning was
ordained a priest of the Catholic church June 14, 1904, and his first charge was
as assistant pastor of St. Andrew's church, Avondale, Cincinnati, where he
remained for one and one-half years. He was then made assistant at St. Anthony's
church, Cincinnati, and after laboring faithfully there for five years, was made
pastor of St. Pius church, Cumminsville, Cincinnati, October 13, 1910, an
incumbency that he still retains. Father Berning was the first and has been the
only pastor of this parish, which was established October 13, 1910, being
erected from parts of St. Boniface and St. Patrick's parishes. His energetic
zeal and consummate business tact have been responsible for the overcoming of
all difficulties, and he has succeeded in developing the unstinting liberality
of his parishioners, the parish property now being worth $60,000. The church was
dedicated April 11, 1911, and there are now 250 families in the congregation,
making a total of 1,100 souls in the parish. The parochial school was built
during 1912 and 1913, and there are now 250 pupils, who are taught by seven
teachers from the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Ind. In addition to all the
regular societies of the church, St. Pius maintains the Unogym Club, a
recreational feature for the younger members of the parish. While Father Berning
is first of all a priest and devotes himself unselfishly to every interest that
concerns his parish and people, he is not without his influence in other
circles, where he has the respect and esteem of the worth-while people of the
community of Cumminsville, irrespective of creed or belief. He is fully posted
on matters of general interest and is an extensive reader of good literature,
being particularly interested in works of an historical and scientific character.

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