Today, Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Cincinnati join Catholics and all people of faith around the world in praying for the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati mourns his recent death. Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati, has released …

From Sinking Rocks to Living Stones Celebrating the Inaugural Mass of Archbishop Robert G. Casey by Dr. Kenneth Craycraft On April 3, 2025, the Most Reverend Robert G. Casey was installed as the tenth Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, …

At the break of dawn on Wednesday, February 12, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati awoke to historic news: Pope Francis had accepted Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr’s resignation and appointed his successor—Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago. Just hours later, Archbishop-designate Casey stood before the press …

Over the past 15 years, since December 21, 2009, His Excellency Dennis M. Schnurr has served as the Archbishop of Cincinnati. He is succeeded by the 11th bishop of Cincinnati, His Excellency Robert G. Casey. Because Cincinnati is a metropolitan archdiocese, Archbishop Schnurr has also served as chairman of the …

For these past fifteen years it has been my great privilege to serve as the Archbishop of Cincinnati. With the acceptance of my resignation and the appointment of the next archbishop, an opportunity presents itself to reflect on these years of priestly ministry. This is a bittersweet moment for me. …

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is welcoming Most Reverend Robert Gerald Casey, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as its 11th bishop and 10th Metropolitan Archbishop. Pope Francis announced the appointment on February 12, 2025, after accepting the resignation of Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, who has held the position since 2009. A …

by Kary Ellen Berger In the challenging and sometimes forgotten corners of our society, Catholic prison ministry offers a beacon of hope and healing. As we reflect on the words from Proverbs 3:5a, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,” we are reminded that faith can transform even the …

Each year during the season of Lent, the Church affords us the opportunity to rekindle our relationship with God, both as individuals and as a community of faith. These 40 days are a time set aside to pray more, to embrace a spirit of self-denial and sacrifice, and to work …

There is a certain peace and beauty as we begin our Lenten Journey with Mass during Ash Wednesday. This video was released several years ago, and this year Ash Wednesday in March 5, 2025. Check out the video:

1) Admission to Candidacy Congratulations to our seminarians who were initiated in the Admission to Candidacy in December by Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, with Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of the Columbus Diocese among the concelebrants. From the Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Nick Barsala and William Rannells. From the Diocese of Columbus: …