Celebrating Growth, Acknowledging Challenges |
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There is much vitality to celebrate in the 57 Families of Parishes of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. There are also challenges to be addressed in the coming years. Archbishop Casey has released the 2026 Parish Vitality Report to bring everyone in the archdiocese up to date.
In addition to facts, figures, stories and witness, there’s an opportunity for you to give feedback on your experience of parish life, which will be used in future planning for our Families of Parishes.
If you have not already, please read the full PVR and respond to the survey. Please share this with all in your community! |
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Share the Parish Vitality Report with parishioners using our Media Toolkit.
You’ll find sample social media posts, bulletin paragraph copy, a note from the pastor, images, video, and more resources to help you share the Parish Vitality Report and Survey with parishioners. |
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“In our lives as Catholic Christians, the parish holds a special role. It is our spiritual home, a place where we experience Christ’s presence profoundly in Word and Sacrament. A parish is its people, strengthened by Communion and sent forth to proclaim Christ to the world.” |
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- Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati |
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As part of the Beacons of Light pastoral planning process to best arrange our many resources – human, financial, physical – to better pursue the God-given mission of sharing the Gospel throughout our archdiocese, all Families of Parishes will participate in Family Unity Discernment, including single-parish Families and those Families who have already unified canonically. This is a comprehensive process that will begin in Spring 2026 and unfold deanery by deanery. |
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You can find general information and the tools necessary to begin this work here so you have a head start on the process. |
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Welcome Aimee May!
Associate Director for Leadership Formation |
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The Center for Parish Vitality is pleased to welcome Aimee May to our team as the new Associate Director for Leadership Formation.
Aimee is a dedicated ministry professional with 18 years of experience in parish ministry across 4 parishes and 3 Arch/Dioceses, 4 years of formation ministry, and multiple years of teaching in the Certificate and Master's Programs for Pastoral Ministry at Mt. St. Mary's Seminary and School of Theology. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this work.
Aimee was a member of the inaugural cohort of the Mathis Liturgical Leadership program at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame University and is a proud past recipient of the Louisville Institute's Sabbatical Grant. Her commitment to fostering spiritual growth and leadership within the community is evident in her extensive background and ongoing contributions to ecclesial formation.
In addition to her work in the Center for Parish Vitality, she will continue in her role as the Coordinator of Lay Ecclesial Formation at Mount St. Mary’s.
Welcome, Aimee!
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Check out the many resources for forming parish leaders on our website! |
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Explore the spiritual benefits of giving through LIFT, “Living in Faith Together.” LIFT is a turnkey, easy-to-implement program that helps parishes integrate gratitude, prayer, community, and trust into their weekly offertory. Learn more and register for an upcoming LIFT workshop, on April 23. Learn more > |
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The Radiate Christ Awards recognize inspiring evangelists across the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. These awards celebrate the dedication, creativity and impact of individuals who are boldly sharing the Gospel in their communities. View videos that share their stories and examples of innovative pastoral approaches to evangelization. Learn More > |
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At its best, faith impacts life. This is the principle behind Impact, a monthly resource to form people as disciples and good stewards who share their gifts and faith, making an impact in their lives and the life of the world. Each month, Impact focuses on themes found in the Sunday readings, connecting Mass with the call to discipleship, growing as good stewards, and sharing faith in daily life. act may be used in your bulletin, on your website, or sent in email blasts to parishioners. Impact Issues > |
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Chrism Mass |
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March 31 4:00pm |
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Join Archbishop Casey and the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated on Holy Tuesday. In this once-a-year Holy Week liturgy, the archbishop will bless the Oils of the Sick and Catechumens and consecrate the Sacred Chrism to be used in sacramental celebrations throughout the archdiocese in the coming year. The priests will also renew the promises made at their ordination. All are welcome (especially those recently anointed or initiated, or those preparing for Christian Initiation in the coming year) to share in this unique liturgy, and it’s a great opportunity for families to experience our local Church gathered in prayer!
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Spiritual Benefits of Giving Workshop
April 23, 10-2
Explore the spiritual benefits of giving through LIFT, “Living in Faith Together.” LIFT is a turnkey, easy-to-implement program that helps parishes integrate gratitude, prayer, community, and trust into their weekly offertory. Learn more and register for an upcoming LIFT workshop. Learn More and Register. |
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Culture for Mission: Part 2 |
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May 12 10-3:30 |
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We often lump the thresholds of discipleship into one big bucket. If the journey of discipleship is lifelong, it makes sense that each threshold of that journey will require different levels of formation, accompaniment, and training. Join us as we break open the thresholds of Beginning Disciple, Growing Disciple, and Missionary Disciple. Together we will imagine new ways to accompany people through the thresholds of discipleship and commission them for mission.
Learn More and RSVP
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