Deacon Greg Cecere, a deacon of the Archdiocese, died on January 20, 2024 at the age of 77. Deacon Greg was ordained by Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on June 20, 1987. He served the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as a permanent deacon for thirty-six years.

Upon his ordination, Deacon John was assigned to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. During his time there, he was a member of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. This assignment continued through July, 1993. He was assigned to the Queen of Apostles Catholic Community in Dayton in 1999.

A Mass of Christian Burial and interment will be held at a future date on the Mount St. John property in Beavercreek , expected to be in April, 2024. The deacon community will be notified when the details are known.