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 . . .

Two Men Being Ordained Priests for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati

May 14, 2025

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will joyfully celebrate the ordination of two new priests on Saturday May 17, 2025. The men will be ordained to the priesthood for service to God and the Church. Archbishop Robert G. Casey will celebrate the Mass. Within the course of the ordination rite, the archbishop will lay his hands on the men, invoking the authority given by Christ to the apostles to make new priests. The Mass will be live streamed on the Archdiocese of Cincinnati YouTube channel.

Reverend Dennis P. Dettenwanger

May 12, 2025

Reverend Dennis P. Dettenwanger passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Fairfield, Ohio. He was born on October 8, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was baptized at Holy Family Church, St. Louis. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary, Cincinnati and studied theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West in Norwood, Ohio. He was ordained on May 30, 1964, at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in Cincinnati by Archbishop Karl J. Alter.

Archbishop Casey Joyfully Welcomes the Election of Pope Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

Most Revered Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati, made the following comments upon the election of Pope Leo XIV. “Habemus papam! We have a pope. Through prayerful discernment and with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, the Cardinals of our Church have chosen our new shepherd. This is a unifying moment in the life of the Church, reminding us of the Good Shepherd’s eternal care for His flock . . .

Reverend David C. Robisch

May 6, 2025

Reverend David C. Robisch passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on July 6, 1937, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was baptized at St. Peter and Paul Church, Reading. He did his preparatory studies at . . .

INTO YOUR HANDS – MAY 2025

May 1, 2025

A friend of mine began discerning priesthood soon after his First Communion. From the age of eight, he dreamed of the day when he could be a priest and celebrate Mass. This was not me. I did not consider a vocation to the priesthood until the end of my junior year in high school. I had been asked by the pastor of my parish if I had ever thought about being a priest. My response? A resounding “no.”

Archbishop Casey to Celebrate Four Memorial Masses

April 24, 2025

The people of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are invited to join Archbishop Robert G. Casey in remembering and praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Four Memorial Masses for Pope Francis will be celebrated by Archbishop Casey throughout the archdiocese during thirty days of mourning.