Chancellor

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).


Documents
Downloadable documents provided by the Chancery office
- Chancery
Title | Description | Hits | Date added | Download |
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Sacramental Records Handbook | Parish guidelines for recording, keeping, and issuing sacramental records. | 1043 | 05-04-2020 | DownloadPreview |
COLLECTION DATES 2023-2026 | 420 | 10-25-2022 | DownloadPreview | |
Parish Membership & Access to Schools | 690 | 05-04-2020 | DownloadPreview | |
Guidelines for Church Involvement in Political Issues | 720 | 05-04-2020 | DownloadPreview |
Chancery Decrees
- Chancery Decrees
Title | Description | Date added | Download |
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Decree of Amalgamation of Saint Matthias Parish into Our Lady of the Rosary Parish | Decree effective 09-01-2023; Family S4 | 08-01-2023 | DownloadPreview |
Decree Relegating Saint Matthias Church to Profane but not Sordid Use | Decree effective 09-01-2023; Family S4 | 08-01-2023 | DownloadPreview |
Decree of Amalgamation of Saint Anthony and SMSJ Parishes into Saint Cecilia Parish | Decree effective 07-01-2023; Family S9 | 08-01-2023 | DownloadPreview |
Decree Relegating Saint Margaret of Cortona Church to Profane but not Sordid Use | Decree effective 07-01-2023; Family S9 | 08-01-2023 | DownloadPreview |
Amending the Archdiocesan Extra-Synodal Document On Temporal Affairs Paragraph 53 | Decree effective: June 1, 2023 | 08-21-2023 | DownloadPreview |
Changing The Names Of The Deaneries Of The Archdiocese | Date of Decree: November 18, 2022 | 08-21-2023 | DownloadPreview |


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