News Archive - Archdiocese of Cincinnati

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Letter to the Faithful Regarding Beacons of Light

January 24, 2023

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The implementation of Beacons of Light marks a new chapter in the life of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It is now just over six months since our 208 parishes were organized into 57 Families of Parishes, in several instances under new pastoral leadership. These changes, while necessary and infused with great hope, understandably have been a source of concern. . .

Seek the Lord March 2023

March 1, 2023

Before ascending into heaven, Jesus instructed His disciples saying, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt. 28:19). And, with the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit, they did just that. The disciples went out from Jerusalem and carried the message . . .

Letter From Ohio Catholic Conference

February 28, 2023

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace be with you! As Catholics, we are committed to protecting the sanctity of human life no matter the circumstances or stage of development. We live this out by, among other things, accompanying the poor and needy, refugees and immigrants, prisoners on death row, young mothers, and . . .

Lent Begins this Week

February 21, 2023

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati, along with Catholics around the world, will observe Ash Wednesday, on Wednesday, February 22. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent in the Catholic Church in preparation for Easter, which is April 9 this year. Ash Wednesday is an obligatory day . . .

New Assignments

February 14, 2023

Reverend Ronald P. Combs, Director of the Office of Health and Hospital Ministries and part-time Chaplain of Good Samaritan Hospital effective . . .

Deacon Harold Dipple, Jr.

February 13, 2023

Deacon Harold Dipple, Jr., a Deacon of the Archdiocese, died on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 83. Deacon Harold was ordained by Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on June 20, 1987. He was assigned to . . .

Seek the Lord February 2023

February 1, 2023

On the eve of His passion and death, Jesus took ordinary bread and wine, blessed them, and gave them to His friends as His Body and Blood commanding, “Do this in memory of me.” The next day He offered Himself – Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity – to God the Father for our salvation. Jesus’ offering of Himself in the external form of bread and wine is . . .