News Archive - Archdiocese of Cincinnati

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Letter to the Faithful Regarding Beacons of Light – Eucharist Principle

June 9, 2023

Today’s feast marks the beginning of the parish phase and second year of the National Eucharistic Revival. At the same time, we near the end of the first year of Beacons of Light, our archdiocesan planning process. These two initiatives are . . .

Deacon James C. Olinger

July 7, 2026

Deacon James C. Olinger, a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on July 1, 2026, at the age of 84. Deacon Olinger was ordained . . .

Conforming Our Hearts to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – July 2026

July 1, 2026

You Gotta Have Heart is a classic showtune from the 1955 musical Damn Yankees. Sung by a group of baseball players trying to keep their spirits up amidst a losing season, the lyrics reveal that only with each teammate giving his all will their hapless team find . . .

Deacon Walter Hucke, Jr.

July 1, 2026

Deacon Walter Hucke, Jr., a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on June 23, 2026, at the age of 72. Deacon Hucke was ordained April 28, 2007, by Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk at . . .

Deacon Dick Strominger

June 24, 2026

Deacon James Richard “Dick” Strominger, a deacon of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, died on June 21, 2026, at the age of 74, after a long period of declining health. Deacon Strominger was ordained April 27, 2019, by . . .

The Gift and Art of Fatherhood – June 2026

June 1, 2026

I remember the first time I did something that made me realize I had become just like my father. Many of us have had similar experiences. We reach a certain age and the DNA that has been passed down from generation to generation becomes undeniable. A wife may say . . .

1-Year Anniversary of the Fire at St. John the Baptist Church

May 27, 2026

Work continues in Maria Stein as the community heals following the devastating church fire, at St. John the Baptist Church on May 29, 2025. Friday marks the 1-year anniversary of the fire. To mark the occasion, a brief prayer service will be held in the south parking lot of St. John the Baptist Church. The prayer service will . . . .