Catholic Social Action Office Archdiocese of Cincinnati

08/12/2026

Following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia, Catholic Relief Services is supporting Caritas Colombia and its nationwide diocesan and parish network as they respond to widespread damage across multiple communities. Many families are in urgent need of shelter, clean water, food, medical care, protection and other essential support. Our prayers are with all those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and with the communities facing uncertainty in the hours and days ahead.

A link to resources is below:

https://www.crs.org/partner-with-us/church-partners-united-states?utm_source=campaign-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=partner-communication&ms=adveve0126pte00gen06&utm_content=image&contactdata=WTeHVsTqr0Vyp0JcwLvSmBzydjYQ7c2uz5fIpb61GahFk4%2fM3jC1jQj2nVKS+E4BGZQLdVMTsX5QoIJceDJAL4s%2fMXSg%2f5xMRe%2fGAyP+SS+QcLo7OGp334XQJ1MPzRunqJ1iRjtfpura%2fd2OURFEt69yFSnxvqqmYWRuIzucVDj0OuTVM2HIrOTkI6IO+1A4o50vdnJRFuJeruFe9wSIwWlziV0kUBXU6PRr8+2vKoCtS6qgaPJZBrIsoNNkOVc3VheH%2fzd8QRjTXe%2f3Vh6n%2fw%3d%3d&emci=fabbfe47-a295-f111-9b33-000d3a11fa30&emdi=7d04d676-ae95-f111-9b33-000d3a11fa30&ceid=2092520

08/11/2026

The fifth presentation on the Saintly Seven is just around the corner. On Sunday, August 23rd learn more about Servant of God Julia Greeley's road to sainthood.

Join us in person or via ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/91370876545

07/30/2026

The Catholic Social Action Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will participate in this weekend's event. Join us!

The 9th Annual Cincinnati Festival of Faiths returns on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Cintas Center. This vibrant interfaith celebration—organized by EquaSion, a non‑partisan nonprofit dedicated to fostering dialogue and unity among Greater Cincinnati’s diverse religious communities, bringing neighbors together for an afternoon of connection, learning, and shared hope.

Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio is honored to participate once again in this year’s festival.

Join us from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Cintas Center, 1624 Musketeer Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45207.

We hope to see you there!

07/14/2026

The Catholic Social Action Office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Local Grant Recipients:

CROSS OVER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (COCD) - (DAYTON)---Healthcare Career Bridge
LEADERS FOR EQUALITY AND ACTION IN DAYTON (LEAD)---Youth Leadership In Action Project
MISSION OF MARY COOPERATIVE (DAYTON)---Neighborhood Food Council
ROBERT O'NEAL MULTICULTURAL ARTS CENTER (ROMAC) - (CINCINNATI)---ARTpreneur Teen Program
ST. LEO THE GREAT - (CINCINNATI)---Mentoring and Driver's Education Program
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (SPRINGFIELD)---Community Navigator Program

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECIPIENTS, GO TO:
https://resources.catholicaoc.org/offices/catholic-social-action/task-forces-committees/cchd

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07/08/2026

At the Northern Farm Mass on June 26th, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is pleased to recognize 4 Catholic Century Farm Awardees! This award recognizes Catholic families who have stewarded and farmed the same land for 100 years or more. Agriculture is the backbone of all nations, and we are grateful for these faith-filled families who work hard and support their communities through caring and cultivating the earth. Congratulations and may God bless you with many more years!

Dale and Diane George (1926)
David and Kendra Penno (1913)
Greg and Jennifer Stueve (1859)
Carl and Rita Pleiman (1919)

07/07/2026

TONIGHT... learn more about Servant of God Thea Bowman's road to sainthood.

The presentation begins at 6:30 pm at Sisters of the Precious Blood - Salem Heights, Ohio. 4560 Denlinger Rd. Trotwood, OH 45416.

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If you cannot attend the presentation in person, participate via Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/91370876545

06/29/2026

The presentation by Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry about Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton is TONIGHT at 7:00pm at St. Andrew Church in Milford.

If you are not able to join us in person, please join us via Zoom:

https://zoom.us/j/91370876545

This presentation is part of the SAINTLY SEVEN series.

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06/22/2026

One week from today, Monday, June 29th, the presentation on the cause for canonization of Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton will take place at St. Andrew's in Milford at 7pm. Most Reverend Joseph N. Perry of Chicago will be the presenter.

If you are not able to join us in person, follow the link to participate remotely...

https://zoom.us/j/91370876545

06/21/2026

Today is World Refugee Day, an opportunity to recognize the God-given dignity, courage, and resilience of refugees and to renew our commitment to walk with them in hope. As Pope Leo XIV reminds us in Magnifica Humanitas, "A litmus test for social justice today is the treatment of migrants, refugees and those forced to move due to poverty, violence, climate change and environmental disasters. The way a society treats them reveals whether its sense of justice is driven by fear or by the spirit of fraternity.”

Under U.S. and international law, a refugee is someone who has been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, or a well-founded fear of persecution, based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.

The Catholic community in the United States has long served refugees and advocated on their behalf as a way of living out Christ’s call to welcome the stranger and affirming the sanctity of every human life. With global displacement higher today than any other time in recorded history, including through a steady rise in religious persecution, this commitment remains more important than ever before.

06/12/2026

“We cannot grow accustomed to counting the dead. Human dignity has no passport and does not lose its value when crossing a border.” -Pope Leo XIV, speech at Arguineguín, Canary Islands, Spain

APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV TO SPAIN (6-12 JUNE 2026) MEETING WITH ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH MIGRANTS  ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV Port of Arguineguín (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) Thursday, 11 June 2026 [ Multimedia ] _______________________________