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Memorial Masses for Pope Francis in the Archdiocese

The people of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are invited to join Archbishop Robert G. Casey in remembering and praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. Four Memorial Masses for Pope Francis will be celebrated by Archbishop Casey throughout the archdiocese during thirty days of mourning. • Monday, …
Easter Message from Archbishop Robert G Casey

Archbishop Robert G. Casey offers a message of hope this Easter. May we always walk as children of the light, confident in the resurrection that our Lord promises.
Before the Miter

Before the Miter Archbishop Casey’s Siblings Reflect on His Calling by Colin Rahill Just a week before the Mass of Installation of the Most Reverend Robert G. Casey as Archbishop of Cincinnati, I had the opportunity to interview some of the people who know him best—three of his siblings. His …
From Sinking Rocks to Living Stones

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, …
Into Your Hands

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 …
Answering the Call to Lead

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 …
A New Coat of Arms

The left side of the shield displays the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s coat of arms (or simply “arms”). The plow alludes to the Roman hero Cincinnatus, who was plowing his field when an embassy from the Senate called him to accept the dictatorship. He left his plow in the field, restored …
The Journey to Cincinnati

Dear friends, As I drove from Chicago to Cincinnati on the day before the announcement of Archbishop Schnurr’s retirement and my appointment as the next Archbishop of Cincinnati, my thoughts turned toward the journey ahead. I found myself not only considering the immediate journey of the coming weeks, as I …
How the McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish became a Lenten tradition in the U.S.

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Mar 21, 2025 / 06:00 am Few people associate McDonald’s with the season of Lent, but the fast-food chain has played a small but iconic role in Lenten history — at least in the United States. Known primarily for its burgers and chicken nuggets, the restaurant’s …
Biography: Archbishop-designate Robert G Casey

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 …