Press Releases

Catholic Church Synod: A unique chance for voices to be heard

October 16, 2021

At the direction of Pope Francis, a Synod has been convoked that will run from 2021 until 2023 entitled, For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission. On Sunday, October 17, 2021, the Synod will open in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The Catholic Church has at times called Synods to . . .

Statement regarding President Biden’s town hall meeting in Cincinnati

July 20, 2021

Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr has not been contacted by any involved party about the upcoming visit of President Joseph R. Biden to Cincinnati to participate in a CNN town hall meeting. . .

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 . . .

Catholics Joyfully Celebrate 200 Years!

June 15, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Church of Cincinnati. The Diocese of Cincinnati was erected in 1821 as the 9th diocese in the now defined United States. At the founding . . .

New Executive Director for the Catholic Conference of Ohio

May 28, 2021

The Catholic Conference of Ohio, to which Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr is the chair, released the following announcement today. . .