As the mother church for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains serves as a focal point for worship, community life, and joyful celebrations—among them are ordinations to the permanent diaconate and priesthood. In the presence of clergy, family members, colleagues, and friends, the men …

You’re Invited to The Annual Andrew Dinners! Join Archbishop Schnurr for an evening of food, fellowship and exploration of God’s call. The Andrew Dinners offer high school- and college-aged men a chance to share a meal with the archbishop while learning about discernment, seminary life and the priesthood. These events …

Seven men from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati were ordained to the priesthood on May 21, 2022 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains. Fathers Uriel Santos, Ethan Hoying, Stephen Jones, Chibueze Asiegbulem, Jacob Lindle, Michael Willig, and Robert Hale.

Canonical Assignments Father Uriel Santos Parochial Vicar at NE 7 Family Saint Helen, Riverside Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dayton Saint Anthony of Padua, Dayton Church of the Holy Angels, Dayton Saint Mary, Dayton Father Ethan Hoying Parochial Vicar at NW 7 Family Holy Trinity, Coldwater Saint Mary, Philothea …

I’m from St. Antoninus Parish on the Westside of Cincinnati. I am the 6th of 8 children. I had an uncle, Fr. Jim Willig, who faithfully served as a priest of this Archdiocese until his death in 2001. Also, I have a brother who is a priest of the Archdiocese, …