From the Archbishop

Letter to the Clergy and Faithful regarding Traditionis Custodes

July 19, 2021

Since the promulgation of the Apostolic Letter, Summorum Pontificum, regarding the faculty to use the Roman Missal edited by John XXIII in 1962, Pope Francis held it necessary . . .

Letter to the Faithful Regarding Beacons of Light

July 2, 2021

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, we give thanks to our generous God for the many blessings He has bestowed on us and look forward with expectant faith to what is to come. Much has changed in our archdiocese . . .

Seek The Lord July 2021

July 1, 2021

We all know the old expression “charity begins at home.” So does faith. One of the greatest responsibilities Catholic parents have is to pass the faith on to their children, primarily by example. This is what is meant by calling the family the “domestic church,” as many popes and . . .

Decree from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati

June 22, 2021

Whereas, an alleged apparition of our Lady occurred in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati during a birthday party in honor of the Blessed Mother. A picture with a Polaroid camera was taken with balloons released into the air and it is said that . . .

Statement from USCCB Concerning June 18 Vote to Draft Doc. on the Eucharist

June 22, 2021

Dear Friends in Christ, I would like to share with the faithful the following statement regarding the vote that took place at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Spring Meeting on Friday, June 18, concerning . . .

Letter to the Faithful in support of Senate Bill 103

June 18, 2021

As Catholics, we believe that all life, given by God, has immutable dignity that can never be taken away. This belief is challenged in many ways – one of which – the State of Ohio’s continued use of the death penalty as a form of punishment in our criminal justice system. But there is hope . . .

Seek The Lord June 2021

June 1, 2021

With great joy and gratitude, this month the Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrates the 200th anniversary of our founding as a diocese by Pope Pius VII on June 19, 1821. In doing so, we reflect on our rich history. At the same time, we look ahead to . . .

Obligation to Attend Sunday Mass Reinstated

May 14, 2021

Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has decreed that for the faithful of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati the obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Mass is reinstated, beginning with the Sunday Masses of June 6 . . .

Seek The Lord May 2021

May 1, 2021

It is quite fitting that Mother’s Day in the U.S. is celebrated during May, the month in which we especially honor Mary – Mother of the Redeemer, Mother of the Church and our Blessed Mother. Mary is often called the first disciple, but she is much more. . . .

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