Family of Parishes Names
The list below contains those names that have currently been selected by our Family of Parishes.
When discerning a name for your Family of Parishes, be sure to take into account these helpful naming guidelines. Once a Family has chosen a name it should be sent to the Chancery for recording.
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| Deanery | Family | Name | Vision Statement (if completed) | Parish Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph A | C1 | By the grace of the Holy Spirit, to be a welcoming, caring community, helping others encounter the Real presence of Christ through the Sacraments, sacred worship, and love of God and neighbor. | ||
| St. Joseph A | C2 | Our Lady of Peace | We strive to know Jesus Christ and hold his Holy Spirit in us so that our lives may truly be His and we may be inspired to tell His good news in our deeds and words. Our parish supports us in this effort by training us and those who do not yet know Christ in the faith and for mission. This will bring each of us to know and love and serve the Lord in this life so that we may be happy with Him in the next. | |
| St. Joseph B | C3 | Our Lady of Hope | To lead everyone to a vibrant relationship with Jesus through our Catholic Faith. | |
| St. Joseph B | C4 | The Family of the Immaculate Heart of Mary | The Family of the Immaculate Heart of Mary will become one parish with two semi-independent parish schools serving the needs of three jurisdictional communities (Lindenwald, Fairfield, and Fairfield Township [aka Hamilton] ) welcoming persons of all faiths to unity in the Catholic tradition. Our unity stems from our diversity. We are one in the same Jesus Christ. | |
| St. Joseph B | C5 | St. Susanna | We are centered on the Eucharist and seek to radiate the love of Christ and the Joy of the Gospel. | |
| St. Joseph A | C6 | St. Stephen | We are centered on the Eucharist and seek to radiate the love of Christ and the Joy of the Gospel. | |
| St. Joseph B | C7 | St. Maximilian Kolbe | Reflecting the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus through reverent worship and joyful fellowship, St. Maximilian Kolbe parishioners generously serve our neighbors and engage in missionary discipleship. | |
| Emmanuel | NE1 | Mary, Queen of Angels | Following in the footsteps of Our Lady, we will welcome and adore the abiding presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and bring Him with joy to those we encounter. | |
| Emmanuel | NE10 | St. Gabriel | To reach a day when Jesus has healed everyone’s wounded heart and sets them free from their chains. | |
| Emmanuel | NE11 | Holy Family | ||
| Emmanuel | NE2 | St. Rose Family of Parishes | ||
| Emmanuel | NE3 | St. Michael the Archangel | Saint Michael the Archangel Family of Parishes aspires to cooperate through grace to form disciples of Jesus Christ who desire to be saints. | |
| Emmanuel | NE4 | Our Lady of Light | We want to make heaven present here and now | Report |
| Emmanuel | NE5 | Mother of God Family of Parishes | A joyful Catholic community which welcomes, inspires and challenges all to be Christ-like. | Report |
| Emmanuel | NE6 | St. Gaspar Family of Parishes | We will be a vibrant, worshipping, sacrificial Catholic family who loves God and sees dignity in all humanity. As we are fed by the Eucharist and strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we will grow in our relationship with Jesus and serve those in our community. | |
| Emmanuel | NE7 | Bread of Life/Pan de Vida | ||
| Emmanuel | NE8 | Holy Spirit Family of Parishes | We members of the Holy Spirit Family of Parishes will foster discipleship by making the Eucharist the center of our lives as we form, live, and share our faith. | Report |
| Emmanuel | NE9 | Saint John Paul II Family of Parishes | Joyful Catholics sharing Christ with everyone we encounter. | Report |
| St. Augustine | NW1 | Holy Cross | Holy Cross Family will strive continually to be the visible heart of our communities, bringing all within her reach to be a greater reflection of Christ, actively lived in our reverent worship, in joyful faith in our homes, and in the love for our neighbor. | |
| St. Augustine | NW2 | St. Isidore Family of Parishes | We invite and welcome you to join God’s family, the Church, centered on God’s everlasting love and the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Spiritually nourished by Word, Sacrament, and Community, we support each other as we journey toward the Kingdom of God. | Report |
| St. Augustine | NW3 | Saint Henry Parish | ||
| St. Augustine | NW4 | Holy Face of Jesus Parish | We exist to offer the life-giving intimacy of Jesus to the hurried, lonely, and lost. | |
| St. Augustine | NW5 | Strong Families Strong Parish; Strong Parishes Strong Families | ||
| St. Augustine | NW6 | Our Lady of Fatima Family of Parishes | Our Lady of Fatima Family of Parishes will be one community of missionary disciples who radiate Christ in their lives and to those around them. | |
| St. Augustine | NW7 | St. Joseph, Pillar of Families | ||
| St. Augustine | NW8 | Christ Our Light Family of Parishes | Christ our Light Family of parishes, rooted in the Eucharist and Sacraments, strives to be an inviting community of believers by: cultivating faith, knowing, loving and serving God. We will joyfully radiate the Light of Christ to all through love, compassion and example on our journey towards heaven. | |
| Cathedral B | S1 | Tri-County Catholics | A community of Christ’s followers who encounter God, discover belonging, and act with love. | |
| Cathedral A | S10 | Uptown Catholic | ||
| Cathedral B | S11 | St. Paul the Apostle | ||
| Cathedral A | S12 | Our Lady of Guadalupe | We are a Family of parishes that welcomes, encourages and educates people at all stages of their faith journey. | |
| Cathedral B | S13 | St. Gertrude | To be a community of disciples united in our Eucharistic Lord and sent to transform the world in the light of the Gospel. | |
| Cathedral A | S14 | Franciscan Family of Parishes | ||
| Cathedral A | S15 | Jesuit Parish Family | Being transformed in the Body of Christ, to bear hope and healing, in the Ignatian tradition. | |
| Cathedral A | S16 | St Philip Neri | ||
| Cathedral B | S2 | Good Shepherd | To live as a body of spirit-filled believers who recognize and respond in innovative ways to serve others and cultivate greater Christian discipleship. | |
| Cathedral B | S3 | St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes | St. Gregory the Great is a vibrant, welcoming and engaged Roman Catholic community of all ages, unified in mission and centered in the Eucharist. We reach people where they are and grow together as disciples of Christ through spiritually nourishing liturgies, prayer, teaching, sacraments and service | Report |
| Cathedral A | S4 | Queen of Apostles Family of Parishes | We exist for transformative union with Jesus Christ. | |
| Cathedral A | S5 | Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains | ||
| Cathedral B | S6 | Crescent Parishes | We seek to grow as disciples of Jesus and to follow His example of love and compassion. We welcome all to our diverse and unified Catholic community. We share vibrant celebrations of the Eucharist, engage in life-long faith formation, and offer ourselves in service to others. | |
| Cathedral A | S7 | Our Lady of Divine Providence | Our Lady of Divine providence, a vibrant Catholic faith community, Eucharist-centered and\tled by the Holy Spirit, is dedicated to proclaiming and living the Gospel values of Jesus Christ. | Report |
| Cathedral B | S8 | Riverview Catholics | Deeply Encountering Jesus Christ and reflecting Him to others | |
| Cathedral B | S9 | Eastside Catholics | To build up the kingdom of God through truth, beauty and goodness. | |
| St. Mary B | SE1 | Holy Saints of God Family of Parishes | ||
| St. Mary B | SE2 | Our Lady of the Hills | At Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Family, our vision is to be a vibrant community that radiates love and compassion, grounded in prayer, and guided by the Holy Spirit. We strive to be a beacon of hope and refuge for all who seek God's grace, welcoming all with open hearts and unwavering faith in Jesus. | |
| St. Mary B | SE3 | Sacred Heart | ||
| St. Mary A | SE4 | |||
| St. Mary A | SE5 | Holy Family | A Catholic community of like minded believers, striving to be One Parish Under the Cross of Christ. | |
| St. Mary A | SE6 | Stella Maris | ||
| St. Mary A | SE7 | St. Mary Magdalene Family of Parishes | St. Mary Magdalene Family of Parishes will celebrate Christ in the Eucharist, form joyful disciples, and evangelize others through loving service and acts of kindness. | |
| St. James B | SW1 | Divine Mercy | We want to see Jesus John 12:21 In each other + In the Eucharist + In Heaven | |
| St. James A | SW2 | St. John the Baptist | Bring People - Body, Mind and Soul - to Christ | |
| St. James B | SW3 | Mary, Queen of All Saints | Report | |
| St. James B | SW4 | St John Bosco Family of Parishes | The mission of the Westside Catholic Family of Parishes is to create a solid Catholic culture on the West side of Cincinnati through authentic worship, strong devotion, and loving outreach. We intend to be a strong source of truth, beauty, and goodness that attracts people to the faith, reengages those who have fallen away, and strengthens the faith of practicing Catholics. | Report |
| St. James A | SW5 | Mary, Queen of Heaven | Led by the Holy Spirit and made one through the gift and celebration of the Eucharist, we will point to Jesus in everything we say and do. | |
| St. James A | SW6 | Blessed Trinity Family of Parishes | The Vision of the Blessed Trinity Family is to lead our community to love God by caring for one another. | |
| St. James B | SW7 | Family of the Most Holy Eucharist | Report | |
| St. James A | SW8 | St. Ignatius Loyola | St. Ignatius is a vibrant parish community of engaged disciples of Christ who evangelize ourselves and others through invitation, faith formation, personal accompaniment, and a shared commitment to the vulnerable and suffering. |
