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About our office

The chancery, on behalf of the archbishop, expedites canonical matters; collects and preserves parish records; assists parishes and priests with civil law matters; maintains files on priests and parishes; and provides information on the church or directs inquirers to appropriate sources.

Letter of Suitability

When an Archdiocese of Cincinnati incardinated priest will be providing priestly ministry outside the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, a letter of suitability is required.  The letter is generally sent to the Chancery Office of the (arch)diocese where you will be providing the ministry as well as a copy sent to the parish/institution itself.  These letters are postal mailed, so advanced notice is needed and very much appreciated.  We can provide letters up to 6 months in advance of your requested date(s).
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Documents

Downloadable documents provided by the Chancery office

Chancery Decrees

TitleDescriptionDate addedDownload
Decree of the Merger of Holy Trinity Parish, Norwood, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Pleasant Ridge, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Deer Park, and St. Saviour Parish, Rossmoyne into the new Transfiguration of Our Lord ParishDecree effective: August 6, 202606-02-2026 Download
Decree of the Merger of Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Miamisburg, St. Henry Parish, Dayton, and St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Springboro into the new St. John Paul II ParishDecree effective: July 1, 202605-07-2026 Download
Decree of the Amalgamation of St. Monica - St. George Parish, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Holy Name Parish, Cincinnati, Ohio into Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Cincinnati, OhioDecree effective: March 25, 202612-22-2025 Download
Decree of Relegating Holy Name Church, Cincinnati, Ohio to Profane but Not Sordid UseDecree effective: March 25, 202612-22-2025 Download
Decree of the Amalgamation of Saint Mary Parish, Camden, Ohio and Saint John the Evangelist Parish, New Paris, Ohio into Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Eaton, OhioDecree effective: February 2, 202612-22-2025 Download
Decree of Merger - Holy Family ParishDecree effective: January 1, 202611-10-2025 Download
Decree Designating Sacred Jubilee Sitesfor the period of the ORDINARY JUBILEE of the YEAR 202512-04-2024 Download
Decree of the Closure of Mother of Christ Pastoral CenterDecree effective: January 1, 202511-25-2024 Download
Decree of the Relegation to Profane but Non-Sordid Use of the Oratory at Mother of Christ Pastoral CenterDecree effective: January 1, 202511-25-2024 Download
Decree of the Relegation of the Worship Space at Mother of Christ Pastoral Center to Profane but not Sordid UseDecree effective: January 1, 202503-11-2025 Download
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Staff Directory

Fr Jason Williams

Rev. Jason A. Williams

Chancellor and Master of Ceremonies

Lisa J. Weber

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

office phone / fax

Phone: (513) 263-3342
Fax: (513) 421-6225

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