The following statement was released by Archbishop Robert G. Casey this afternoon to the people of St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein, Ohio: Dear parishioners of St. John the Baptist, I was deeply saddened to hear of the fire this afternoon at our beloved St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein. While the fire appears to have caused great damage, I am confident that the faith of this community remains strong.

This year marks the 20th annual Cross the Bridge for Life! For 20 years now—as the summer begins—thousands of people have been drawn to the riverfront in joyful celebration of the gift of life!

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.