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St. Peter in Chains Cathedral

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Questionnaire and Supporting Exhibits Concerning the Origin, History and Religious Activity of

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Dedicated in 1845 in the City of Cincinnati, Ohio The Archdiocese of Cincinnati, USA

Proposal to the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments To obtain the title of Minor Basilica

2019

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CONTRIBUTORS

Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr Archbishop of Cincinnati

Very Reverend Jan K. Schmidt Rector

Deacon Francis Wagner Committee Chair Reverend Raymond E. Larger Parochial Vicar Reverend James A. Bramlage Pastor Emeritus Mr. Anthony DiCello Cathedral Music Director Director of Music Archdiocese of Cincinnati Mrs. Sarah Ater Archivist Archdiocese of Cincinnati Mr. David Annable Cathedral Archivist Mrs. Lynn Hammersmith Member Ms. Linda Chouteau Administrative Assistant Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Mrs. Teresa Meyer Catholic Telegraph Graphic Designer

Mrs. Stephanie Ramsey Administrative Assistant Cathedral, St. Peter in Chains

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TABLE OF CONTENTS QUESTIONNAIRE 7-47 APPENDIX A

Episcopal Biographies 49-83

APPENDIX B

Parishes According to Historic Filiation

85

APPENDIX C

Bishops Consecrated and Installed at Cathedral

87-88

APPENDIX D

“In Search of the Oldest US Cathedral”

By Fr. James Bramlage

90-100

APPENDIX E

Maps Detailing Cathedral Parish Boundaries

102-103

APPENDIX F

Map Detailing the Territory of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati

105

APPENDIX G

Local Architects and Artists Biographies

107-108

APPENDIX H

Kirby Architectural Study - 1948 Pre - 1957 Renovation by Harry L. Kirby

110-158

APPENDIX I

Floor Plan of the Cathedral

160

APPENDIX J

Photos of Principal Areas

162-163

APPENDIX K

Historical Photos of Cathedral

165-167

APPENDIX L

European Paintings 169

APPENDIX M

Provincial Councils and Synods Held in

171-172

the Cathedral

APPENDIX N

Excerpts from “The Lord Was My Client”

By Edward Schulte, Architect for the 1957 Renovation

APPENDIX O

Newspaper Clippings 193-218

APPENDIX P

University of Cincinnati Digital Resource Commons 220-222

174-191

Photo Archive of Significant Cincinnati Structures

APPENDIX Q

National Register of Historic Places 224-225

APPENDIX R

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CONGREGATION OF DIVINE WORSHIP AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE SACRAMENTS QUESTIONNAIRE CONSIDERATIONS FOR OBTAINING THE TITLE OF MINOR BASILICA 1) NATION: United States of America 2) DIOCESE: Archdiocese of Cincinnati 3) LOCATION: City of Cincinnati, State of Ohio

Historical Background Information: It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral to the development of the Church in the entire Midwest region of the United States. The Diocese of Cincinnati was created by Pope Pius VII on June 19, 1821, at the request of Archbishop Ambrose Maréchal of Baltimore to provide for the needs of Catholics scattered throughout the vast territory west of the Alleghany Mountains and north of the Ohio River. The territory comprised what was known as the Northwest Territories, the present states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin plus parts of Minnesota.

At the time of its creation as the 9th diocese in the United States, the only Catholic Church serving the small Catholic population of the See City was established in 1819 and worshipped in a 55’ x 30’ wooden frame structure known variously as Christ Church or St. Patrick in the “Northern Liberties” just outside the city limits (The City of Cincinnati was founded December 28, 1788).

Almost immediately upon his consecration, Edward D. Fenwick as Cincinnati’s first bishop, (See Appendix A) decided to relocate the church to the center of town in 1822 and name it St. Peter Cathedral. But already by 1825, construction of a larger cathedral on the same spot was underway and was dedicated on December 17, 1826.

Due to its location on the Ohio River, a major waterway flowing from western Pennsylvania to the Mississippi River, and the fact that Cincinnati was the terminus of the Miami Erie Canal connecting Lake Erie to the Ohio River, Cincinnati was one of the fastest growing cities in the nation in the first half of the Nineteenth Century. Thousands of immigrants were pouring into the city. In the 1830s and 1840s new arrivals, especially from Germany and Ireland came by boat at a rate of 200 or more per day. In 1821, when Cincinnati became a diocese, there were about 250 Catholics in the city. By 1845 the number had grown to 25,000, one half of the city’s population.

It was obvious to all, well before 1845, that Cincinnati demanded not just one but several additional churches to accommodate this rapidly increasing number of Catholics. The first need was for a parish to minister to German immigrants. Accordingly, in 1834 Holy Trinity was established west of the downtown area to meet that need. In 1840 St. Mary Church at 13th and Clay Streets opened its doors to the German-speaking population as did St. John the Baptist just a few blocks away in 1844. But already in the late 1830s Cincinnati’s second bishop, John Baptist Purcell (See Appendix A) had decided that a new and larger cathedral was an urgent necessity. For that

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purpose, he purchased property at Eighth and Plum Streets just west of the downtown for a new cathedral, now known as St. Peter in Chains. Construction began, and the cornerstone was laid on the Feast of the Ascension, May 20, 1841, but hard economic times caused delays and the dedication of the new cathedral did not take place until November 2, 1845. With the new cathedral operative, the old cathedral became St. Francis Xavier Church and along with the cathedral, primarily served the needs of the Irish immigrants. In 1846 St. Philomena and St. Joseph Parishes began serving the east and west ends of the city respectively. From the humble beginning in 1823 serving only a handful of Catholics, the cathedral parish of St. Peter in Chains had grown in just 25 years into ten parishes in the basin of the city alone (See Appendix B).

On the larger stage, Cincinnati’s cathedral has been at the center of the Church’s growth throughout the Northwest Territory and beyond. Almost from the beginning of his tenure as Cincinnati’s first bishop, Edward Fenwick had been urging Archbishop Maréchal of Baltimore to make Detroit a diocese. That hope was realized in 1833 when a priest of the diocese of Cincinnati, Frederick Rèsè, was named the first bishop of the new diocese of Detroit. He was consecrated in the original St. Peter in Chains Cathedral on October 6, 1833. In 1846 the Sixth Provincial Council of Baltimore had discussed the further division of the Cincinnati Diocese and the erection of Cleveland, Ohio, as a see city with jurisdiction in the northern part of the state. Pope Pius IX acted on the council’s recommendation, making Father Amadeus Rappe, another priest of the Cincinnati Diocese, its first bishop. On April 23, 1847, the new St. Peter in Chains Cathedral was the site of the bishop’s consecration by Bishop Purcell. Many consecrations of bishops were to follow (See Appendix C).

In 1849 the Seventh Provincial Council of Baltimore petitioned Rome for New Orleans, New York, and Cincinnati to become metropolitan sees. That petition was granted and, on July 19, 1850, all three became archdioceses.

Cincinnati’s suffragan sees were Louisville, Detroit, Vincennes, and Cleveland.

The continued growth of the number of Catholics in the State of Ohio led in 1868 to Columbus, the state capital, becoming Ohio’s third diocese. Cincinnati’s Auxiliary Bishop, Sylvester Rosecrans, was appointed Columbus’ first bishop, having been consecrated in St. Peter in Chains Cathedral on March 25, 1862. In 1910 Toledo became a diocese, followed in 1943 by Youngstown and Steubenville in 1944. Many of the first bishops of these dioceses that had constituted the Northwest Territory of the United States and beyond were consecrated bishops in St. Peter in Chains Cathedral and dozens more have since been raised to the episcopal order in Cincinnati’s historic Cathedral…now some 30!

In planning the new cathedral, Bishop Purcell was intent upon making a statement not just to the city, but to the nation. The city’s first bishop, Edward D. Fenwick, had been warmly welcomed by the general population when he arrived in Cincinnati in 1821. But before long the greatly increasing number of Catholics began to worry the nonCatholic population. Nationally an anti-Catholic attitude was finding expression in hostility toward Catholics in general and violence in some cases. Cincinnati was no exception. Protestant publications were highly critical of all that was Catholic and assailed the Church as a conspiracy to subvert civil and religious liberty directed primarily by Irish bishops (like Purcell), subservient to the Pope.

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One of this “Nativist” movement’s principal protagonists was Reverend Lyman Beecher, who was the father of Harriet Beecher Stowe, (author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin). He had come to Cincinnati to head the Protestant Lane Theological Seminary and lead the effort to “save the west” from the Catholic Church’s designs.

Bishop Purcell wanted the new St. Peter in Chains Cathedral to be a stunning statement that the Catholic Church was a permanent institution on American soil and that Catholics were just as American as the Protestant population. He wanted a monumental cathedral towering over the city that “could be seen ten miles up the river and ten miles down the river.” He directed the cathedral to be built in the neo-classic Greek style in which many public buildings were being built at that time. And indeed, at its dedication in 1845 St. Peter in Chains Cathedral was hailed by Catholics and non-Catholics alike as one of the most beautiful examples of neo-classic Greek architecture in the country.

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, is the oldest church building, built as a cathedral in continuous use in the United States…approaching its 175th anniversary in 2020. (See Appendix D).

View from behind Altar through Sanctuary and into Nave.

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I.

THE NAME OF THE CHURCH

4)

5)

Jurisdiction:

Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains (commonly known within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as St. Peter in Chains Cathedral) Usual Language spoken by all: English

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II. THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH

DOES THE CHURCH MEET THE STANDARDS OF THE LAW

6) Shrine: No

7) Description of the Shrine: Not Applicable 8) Parish: Yes Number of local residents: Total Parish Enrollment: 376 Families Total Area Population: About 4,890 total people live within the canonical boundaries of the parish (See Appendix E). The canonical boundary is a narrow section of the downtown business district of

Cincinnati. The City of Cincinnati has a total population of 298,800. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati (See Appendix F) has a total Catholic population of about 450,097 out of a total

population of 3,017,590.

People of another race, entrusted: None

9) Curia of Secular Clergy: Yes

10) Religious Orders or Congregations: No

11) Has the church been dedicated: Yes. The Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains was dedicated on

2 November 1845 and rededicated on 3 November 1957, after major renovation and expansion

of the building.

Evening view looking East past Portico towards facade of the Issac M. Wise Temple, seat of reformed Judiasm in the world.

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III.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CHURCH

The cathedral’s exterior was designed in a Greek revival style in 1841 by Henry Walter (See Appendix G), who

also designed the Ohio State capital building in Columbus, Ohio. The renovation, designed by Edward Schulte (See Appendix G) and completed in 1957, preserved the exterior Greek revival architecture the description of which exists in a pre-renovation project study by Harry L. Kirby – 1948 (See Appendix H). The interior of the cathedral is richly ornamented in an eclectic architectural and design style incorporating artistic inspiration from diverse sources including Art Deco, Ancient Greek, Eastern Christian and early Roman Christian basilica architecture. Eastern Christian iconography significantly informed and inspired the decoration of the Cathedral.

The cathedral’s interior is dominated by a large mosaic in the rear of the sanctuary portraying three scriptural events in the life of St. Peter. Large wall size Stations of the Cross, painted in a style suggesting ancient Greek vases, fill the walls between windows in the nave.

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel uses black marble offset by a gold and white reredos to bring focus and attention to the tabernacle, altar, and monstrance for regular exposition. The baptistery has a large stained glass window in red and blue, suggesting the jeweled walls of Sanctuary mosiac.

Jerusalem from the Book of Revelation.

Careful attention was even given to small details with the ceilings and wood trim decoratively embellished throughout the cathedral. There is abundant gold leaf on the capitals of the columns and in the painting of the cathedral. The wood of the pews, choir stalls, and furnishings is Honduran mahogany richly decorated with bronze and brass. The upper walls of the nave are adorned with seraphim suggesting the presence of the court of heaven in the celebration of the liturgy.

Fundamentally, St. Peter in Chains was designed and built to be an image of Christ’s visible Church, well designed and laid out for the singing, praying, and worship of God by the faithful of the local Church of Cincinnati. The cathedral is well-regarded by the faithful as a place for the preeminent celebration of the liturgy, and it serves as a model for liturgy in the other churches of the archdiocese.

An example of the use of gold leaf on the capitals of the columns.

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12) YEAR CHURCH WAS BUILT: Construction began in 1841. Construction was completed in 1845. Significant renovations and enlargement were completed from 1951-1957.

ARRANGEMENT OF THE BASIC NEEDS RELATED TO LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS

13) Size of Presbytery: 72 feet (2,194 cm) wide by 75 feet (2,286 cm) deep. The presbytery is elevated six (6) steps above the floor of the nave. The presbytery floor is Vert Issorie marble. The front of the presbytery is covered in a large carpet woven in 1957 in Holland displaying the coat of arms of Archbishop Karl J. Alter and edged in a chain-link pattern, with basic colors honoring the Irish and German heritage of the archdiocese.

THE ALTAR

View of sanctuary from north ambo.

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Its dedication (day, month, year): Dates of Church Founding, Dedication, Consecration and Re-Consecration are as follows:

14)

Dedication of Altar o High Altar

• 1 November 1957: The New and present High Altar

was consecrated following the complete renovation

and expansion of the cathedral by the Most Reverend Karl J.

Alter, Archbishop of Cincinnati (See Appendix A).

o Blessed Sacrament Chapel Altar

High Altar in main sanctuary.

• 1 November 1957: The Blessed Sacrament Blessed Sacrament Chapel Altar.

Chapel Altar was consecrated by the Most Reverend Clarence G. Issenmann, Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati and rector of the cathedral.

o Archbishop’s Vesting Chapel Altar

• 22 February 1957: The altar in the Archbishop’s Vesting Chapel was the original high altar.

The altar was originally consecrated, 2 November 1845 following the completion of the initial construction and dedicated by the Most Reverend Samuel Eccleston, Archbishop of Baltimore. It was made in 1845 in Genoa, Italy, by the sculptor Chiappri. This altar was one of the first examples of European sculpture in the City of Cincinnati. The tabernacle and candle sticks used on this altar were a gift to Bishop Edward Fenwick on his visit to Rome from Pope Leo XII in 1823.

Archbishop’s Vesting Chapel Altar.

The original High Altar in the 1845 structure.

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15) Type of material of the altar:

• High Altar has Bleu Belge marble columns presently supporting a wooden mensa necessitated by

engineering issues leading to breakage of the original marble mensa. Plans are underway to replace

this wood mensa with a permanent marble one.

• Blessed Sacrament Chapel Altar is Tavernelle cream marble.

• Archbishop’s Chapel is Italian Carrara marble.

16) The size of the Altars:

• High Altar: o Length: 120 inches [304.8 cm] o Width: 66 inches [167.64 cm] o Height: 40.5 inches [102 cm]

• The Blessed Sacrament Chapel Altar: o Length: 48 inches [121.92 cm] o Width: 36-inches [91.44 cm] o Height: 41.75 inches [106.45 cm]

• Archbishop’s Vesting Chapel Altar: o Length: 122 inches [309.88 cm] o Width: 26 inches [66.04 cm] o Height: 43 inches [109.22 cm] The High Altar at Easter.

THE AMBO

17) Where is it located in presbytery: There are two ambos in the presbytery: one on the north side and the other on the south side. The south ambo is used to proclaim the sacred readings and the homily. The north ambo is used by cantors to lead the community in singing, the Universal Prayer by the laity in the absence of a deacon, and for announcements.

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18) What type of material was used for pulpit: The ambos are Tavernelle marble accented by bronze discs with bronze rondels of the Evangelists.

The dimensions are: o Width: 56 inches [142.24 cm] o Depth: 58 inches [147.32 cm] o Height: 92 inches [233.68 cm] from the floor of the nave to book stand.

19) Is there a place for directing the faithful to sing along with the congregation: Yes, the north ambo is used for this purpose.

The south ambo.

THE CHAIR FOR THE CELEBRANT

20) Where is it located in the presbytery: The cathedra is on the south side of the presbytery raised four steps above the floor of the presbytery to allow the faithful to see the archbishop and to illustrate his role as leader of the archdiocese. Other bishops use the praelatura which is on the north side of the sanctuary, opposite the cathedra, and which is raised three steps above the presbytery. Priests preside from the sedilia which is on the floor of the presbytery in front of the praelatura on the north side. All three chairs are visible to the faithful, but their various positions visually illustrate the central importance of the archbishop and his paternal leadership over the archdiocese.

The Archbishop’s cathedra.

The Auxilliary Bishop’s praelatura.

Sedilia for presiding priests.

21) Is the chair attached to the floor or movable: The cathedra and praelatura have permanently marked places within the choir stalls, though the actual chairs themselves can be moved. The sedilia is not moveable, but there is a chair matching the design of the presbytery that is available and can be placed in the presbytery when it is desirable for a priest to preside from a location other than the sedilia.

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THE TABERNACLE

22) Location of the Tabernacle: The primary tabernacle is located in the center of the altar of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. There is a secondary tabernacle on the altar in the Archbishop’s Chapel (used only on Holy Thursday and Good Friday).

23) To what degree is it secure: The tabernacle is solidly attached to the altar top. The brass door is always locked and requires a key to open.

Tabernacle Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

Tabernacle in the Archbishop’s Vesting Chapel.

Tabernacle and candlesticks given by Pope Leo XII to Bishop Edward Fenwick in 1823.

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THE PLACE FOR CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The marble and bronze baptismal font is surmounted by a statue of the Risen Christ reaching down to Earth to bring his people into his heavenly Kingdom. On the sides of the statue’s base are doves between palm branches. On the front of the font is a phoenix symbolizing rebirth through baptism.

24) Where is the Baptismal Font located: The baptismal font is located in the Baptistery Chapel which is in the north transept of the cathedral.

25) Of what material is baptismal font made: Marble with bronze decorations. the dimensions are:

o Depth: 32 inches [81.28 cm]

o Height: 32 inches [81.28 cm]

o Height: 44 inches [111.76cm]

from the floor of the chapel

Baptismal Font.

View looking north into transcept containing Baptismal Font.

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LOCATION FOR CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

26) Is there a Penitential Chapel or a place separate from the church: The confessionals are located in the ambulatories of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

27) Is there a Confessional: There are three (3) permanent confessionals.

However, they have been renovated so that the penitent has the choice of anonymous or face to-face confession.They are also sound proof to ensure privacy.

THE SIZE AND BREADTH OF THE CHURCH The exterior of the cathedral is made of white Dayton limestone with Bedford stone details. The exterior is Greek Revival in design. It was originally rectangular in shape. The transepts and present-day presbytery were added in the 1950s and were made to match the original design even to the point of reopening the original stone quarries. The front faรงade of the cathedral today is generally the same as it was in the 19th century.

MEASUREMENTS [EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR]

Interior of confessional.

28) Length: Interior Length (including presbytery, nave, and narthex): 208 feet [63.40 meters]

29) Height:

o Bell Tower: 221 feet [67.36 meters]

o Main Roof: 68 feet [20.73 meters]

o Nave Interior Ceiling Height: 50 feet [15.24 meters]

30) Width:

o Nave: 72 feet [21.94 meters]

o Width including transepts: 158 feet [48.16 meters] Interior of Cathedral from balcony, looking west.

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BREADTH OF THE NAVE OF THE CHURCH

31) Number of Seats: About 1,000 total. About 900 seats in the nave and about 100 in the galleries.

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel seats an additional 100.

32) Number of People Standing: Standing room is highly restricted by local fire regulations.

About 120 can safely stand in the narthex and baptistery.

View of the nave of the Church from the Sanctuary, north gallery.

View of the nave of the Church from the east choir balcony.

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THE BELL TOWER

33) A Brief Description: The bell tower was part of the original design and was completed in 1859. The bottom of the bell tower has a portico of 12 columns faithfully reproducing the Corinthian order found on the Horologium built by Andronikos Cyrrhestes in Athens in 35 BC (known as the Tower of the Winds). The tower is decorated with column capitals carved with a single row of acanthus leaves beneath a row of tall, narrow leaves. Raising from the portico the steeple reaches 221 feet into the city skyline.

When the tower was initially completed, it was the highest manmade structure in Cincinnati and was used as a marker for riverboats traveling up and down the Ohio River.

There are 13 bells in the tower that ring to mark the hour and quarter hours and the Angelus. They can be played directly through a separate keyboard. The largest bell weighs 3,400 pounds (1,542 kilograms).

It was cast in Cincinnati and was originally installed in 1852. It is named in honor of St. Peter. The other 12 bells were replaced in 1957. The bells are named for the remaining Apostles and St. Paul. They were cast by Petit and Fritsend in Holland. They were installed by the I.T. Verdin Company of Cincinnati, one of the oldest manufacturers and installers of bells in the United States.

The Bell Tower reaches 281 feet from ground level.

Black and white photo of the blessing of the twelve new bells for the Cathedral tower which occured on February 24, 1957.

Blessing the bells were Archbishop Alter, Bishop Issenmann, and ten prelates.

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CARE AND DECORATION OF THE CHURCH

34) Care and maintenance of the cathedral is an ongoing and a continuous project. There is a dedicated and hardworking maintenance staff that provides for everyday upkeep and preservation of the cathedral. Significant preservation efforts are conducted. In the last decade a new sound system was installed, the pews have been refurbished, the bronze has been cleaned, and the restrooms have been renovated. Tuck-pointing and repairs to the cathedral’s front steps have also been completed to ensure the preservation of the building. Ongoing maintenance of the cathedral is a priority.

Sacristans: The cathedral employs one full-time sacristan and two assistant part-time sacristans. They maintain the liturgical areas of the cathedral including the presbytery, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and Baptistery in preparation for all Masses and other sacramental and liturgical services. This includes preparing the sacristy before each Mass, maintaining the altar and votive candles, refilling the holy water fonts, preparing for the celebration of baptisms, funerals, ordinations, wedding ceremonies, and a plethora of Confirmations and additional celebrations of the liturgical year.

Maintenance and Cleaning Staff: The cathedral employs a professional maintenance staff and a regular cleaning crew who are responsible for ongoing repairs, cleaning, and everyday maintenance of the cathedral to maintain its beauty and condition. Contracting firms are also employed to assure proper maintenance and care on a regular basis.

Ushers: The ushers are responsible for greeting the faithful as they enter the cathedral, collecting weekly contributions, overseeing the reservation of seating for special occasions, assisting those with special needs, and directing the faithful to seating prior to mass. They also assist with directing the faithful for special processions throughout the liturgical year including Palm Sunday and Corpus Christi, and clean-up after liturgies.

Cathedral Parishioners: Parishioners are involved in the ministries of the parish, and members volunteer to assist with the decoration of the cathedral both on an ongoing basis as well as assist prior to significant feasts (e.g., Christmas and Easter).

Docents: The cathedral’s trained volunteer docents help to lead groups of pilgrims and visitors through the cathedral. By presenting information on the history of the cathedral and the meaning of the sacred art and objects, they help pilgrims and visitors to gain a greater appreciation for the cathedral and respect for the building.

NB: Also, concerning every item described above, are images or photographs available? Images have been included in the text. Photographs and images are also provided elsewhere as follows:

o Overall Floor Plan (See Appendix I). o Photographs of the principal parts of the interior and exterior: Images of the

cathedral’s altars, ambos, tabernacle, baptismal font, cathedra, presider chairs, and sacred

images are included within the text. Overall images of the nave, sanctuary, chapels, sacristy,

and the exterior are also included. (See Appendix J). o Historic photos of the cathedral: A selection of historic photos from the early to

mid-20th century of the cathedral is included in the Kirby Study. (See Appendix H as well

as Appendix K).

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IV.

SACRED IMAGES FOR SPECIAL VENERATION

T he Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains is home to a handsome collection of sacred artwork to inspire and aid the faithful, pilgrims, and visitors in their prayer and reflection. The cathedral contains many European paintings of the 16th through 18th centuries, having been gifted to our early bishops on their visits to Europe to garner support for the fledgling diocese in the 19th century. The cathedral contains a large collection of specially commissioned and designed pieces specific to the cathedral (See Appendix L). As a result, the cathedral’s artwork presents as a coherent whole enabling the faithful to enter into the liturgy and the worship of God.

35) What kind: Cathedral sacred images consist of the following:

a. Exterior: There are several sacred images on the grounds and exterior of the cathedral: o North Entrance: Above this

entrance, there is a bronze statue of

the cathedral’s patron, St. Peter in Chains. This was sculpted by Robert Koepnick (See Appendix G),

a well-known sculptor in Southwest Ohio. o North Rear Corner: A stone

plaque high on the wall of the

cathedral, bearing a ship,

representing the Church - storm-

tossed yet preserved by the presence

of the Savior. o South Garden: When I Was

Naked a life -sized Christ portrayed

as a homeless man, naked and

clinging to a piece of cardboard.

This statue is by Timothy P. Schmalz.

There is an identical copy of this

statue outside the Basilica of

St. Peter in Chains in Rome.

Mr. Schmalz’s statues have been

installed in churches across the world

including the Vatican and the city of Rome.

Stone plaque bearing a ship, representing the Church.

Bronze statue of St. Peter in Chains above the North 8th Street Entrance door by Robert Koepnick.

“When I Was Naked”

by Timothy P. Schmalz.

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b. Narthex: The narthex is dominated by a carved hollow relief (cavorelievo) glass screen by Franz Xavier Braunmueller of Munich, Germany. The six panels of the screen depict St. James the Less, St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, St. John the Evangelist and St. Jude. This screen, when combined with other artwork in the cathedral, ensures that all authors of the New Testament are portrayed within the cathedral. To the left of the screen there is a bronze relief of Our Lady of the Assumption; to the right is a bronze relief of St. Joseph.

Details of cavorelievo screen.

Viewed from the Nave into the Narthex.

c. Nave: The walls of the Nave are dominated by the large painted Stations of the Cross. The artwork of the Stations was inspired by ancient Greek painted vases of the Archaic period which featured decorative designs in black varnish highlighted with white or gold against deep red clay. Within each panel rises the Tree of Life, the symbol of Christ the Vine from whom all life flows into the Mystical Body. Each panel contains two stations except for the first station and the twelfth station which each take up an entire panel. The panels are divided by a somewhat abstract tree except for the first station where Christ himself being judged

by Pilate takes the place of the tree and the twelfth station where Christ crucified on the cross is the tree. Each tree has various “fruits� which are symbols representing Christ and the Church. For example, the tree in the second panel has symbols of the Evangelists worked into it. Another tree has symbols of the sacraments, and another has symbols of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The nave also prominently features various angels. The rear of the nave has statues of an archangel and guardian angels on the organ screen, and the screen separating the nave from the narthex. Below the ceiling and above the nave columns are panels portraying seraphim. The presence of the angels serves to remind the faithful of the presence of the Court of Heaven during the celebration of the liturgy.

View of the 13th and 14th Stations of the Cross.

11 feet wide by 26 feet high, fresco on stone.

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Panels portraying Seraphaim.

d. Presbytery / Sanctuary o High Altar: The central panel in the base of the altar is a bronze

sculpture of the Lamb of God. o Mosaic of Christ and events in the life of St. Peter: This mosaic

on the sanctuary’s rear wall (see pages: 3,13, 15, 19, 30, 34, 38,

47) blends the radiance of gold-leafed Venetian glass with the

strong colors of various marbles and glass. This massive Bronze Lamb of God on High Altar.

mosaic is the focal point of the Cathedral’s art and it vividly portrays

the cathedral’s title.

The work of Augustus Wendling of Aachen, Germany, it shows a glorious Christ seated with

one hand raised in blessing. He gives the keys of the Kingdom to a kneeling St. Peter who is

surmounted by the papal tiara. St. Peter appears twice more: in chains at the lower left

in Jerusalem being freed by an angel.

The second, imprisoned with St. Paul in Rome

at the lower right. In the center of the mosaic

is the inscription “et Petrus quidem servabatur

in carcere vinctus catenis.”

e. Baptistery o Statue of Christ over Baptismal Font: This

bronze statue shows Christ reaching down

to Earth to help bring his faithful to heaven.

The following saints were added to the Statue of Christ over Relief of St. baptistery because of their connections to Baptismal Font.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Cincinnati and Catholic education. The theme of Catholic education was viewed as being particularly appropriate for the baptistery.

Relief of St. John Neumann

o Relief of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: This bronze relief honors her and her order, the Sisters of

Charity, because of their importance in establishing a Mother House and University in Cincinnati

and in teaching in the parochial schools of the archdiocese. She is held in deep veneration by

many of the faithful in Cincinnati because of the many schools her order staffed.

o Relief of St. John Neumann: This bronze relief honors the United States of America’s only

canonized bishop and a saint who served as a priest in the diocese for a short period and

who visited the cathedral during his lifetime. He co-consecrated the bishop assigned

to him as coadjutor in the cathedral in 1857. He is also closely identified with Catholic education because he established the first Catholic school system in the United States.

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f. Blessed Sacrament Chapel: This chapel is the primary area of private prayer in the cathedral. The art work including both the marble on the walls and the sacred images all designed to focus attention on Christ in the tabernacle. From the main aisle of the chapel, the tabernacle and altar is the primary and central focus. The sacred images listed below are viewed from the side ambulatories. There are votive candle holders in front of all images and the faithful are frequently found in prayer and veneration of these images before and after their visits to Christ reserved in the tabernacle.

o Relief of St. Thomas Aquinas: This bronze relief honors

this important doctor of the Church and lover of the

Eucharist, but also the contributions of the Order

of Preachers to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. o Relief of St. Pius X: This bronze relief honors the Pope

of the Eucharist who had been recently canonized at the

time of the cathedral’s renovation. o Relief of Sacred Heart of Jesus: This gold-leaf

wood relief of the Sacred Heart is a very

popular place of private devotion. This relief along

with St. Pius X and St. Thomas Aquinas were made

by Ernest Bruce Haswell (See Appendix G).

Haswell was a well-known Cincinnati sculptor who

sculpted for churches across the United States.

He was on the art faculty at the University of Cincinnati. o Relief of the Blessed Virgin Mary: This bronze relief

in the quiet rear corner of the chapel, portrays the

Blessed Virgin in her old age after a life of faithful service.

Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

g. Processional Foyer o Shrine of Our Lady of Grace: This shrine is made

of Tavernelle, bronze and Bleu Belge marble.

This is the place of primary devotion to the Blessed Mother in the cathedral. (See photo page 43).

h. Archbishop’s Vesting Chapel o Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: An authentic copy of the

original icon dates back to 1889 and was blessed by Pope Leo XIII. o Cellini Processional Cross: The two processional crosses are

identical except for the corpus of Christ. The corpus on this

cross was rendered by the Renaissance goldsmith Benvenuto

Cellini (1500-1571) in roughly 1550. It is gilded bronze using

a special technique invented by Cellini himself. It is particularly noted

for the delicacy of its features and intricate modeling. It was purchased

for the cathedral by the people of Cincinnati at the time of the 1957

renovation. Notably, the fundraising campaign was led by the Protestant

community of Cincinnati.

Cellini Processional Cross

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o Barnhorn Processional Cross: The corpus on this cross is a copy based on

a model of the crucifixion scene sculpted on the front of St. Monica’s Church

in Cincinnati. The original created in 1926 is kept securely in another part of

the cathedral. This church had temporarily served as the cathedral for

the archdiocese from 1938-1957. It was sculpted by Clement Barnhorn (See Appendix G), an important Cincinnati sculptor and teacher, who was

born in Covington, Kentucky, across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.

36) What Location: • Mosaic of Life of St. Peter is on the rear wall of sanctuary.

• Stations of Cross are in the nave.

• Sacred Heart of Jesus, St Mary in her old age, St. Pius X, and St. Thomas Aquinas are in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

• Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Joseph are in the narthex.

• St. John Neumann and St. Elizabeth Anne Seton are in the baptistery.

• The Shrine of Our Lady of Grace is in the processional corridor outside the sacristy.

Barnhorn Processional Cross

37) Images of the Blessed Virgin Mary (none of the images have been crowned): The cathedral has several images of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

• Narthex: Bronze relief of Our Lady of the Assumption.

• Nave: The Blessed Virgin is included throughout the Stations of the Cross, and her figure has distinctive

clothing and design to highlight her. The thirteenth and fourteenth stations particularly highlight her with

symbols of her worked into the panel.

• Blessed Sacrament Chapel: There is a bronze relief of Mary in her old age.

• Processional Foyer: There is a shrine including a marble statue honoring Our Lady of Grace at the south

end of the foyer.

• Archbishop’s Vesting Chapel: An icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, which is an “official” copy of the

original in Rome and has a certificate of authenticity attached to it attesting to having been blessed by Pope

Leo XIII.

V. NOTABLE RELICS

38) Relics of Saints or Beata: Below the high altar there is a metal casket containing a large collection of relics. Saints in the casket include: St. Agatha, St. Alois, St. Anne, St. Anselm of Canterbury, St. Augustine, St. Benedict, St. Dominic Savio, St. Elizabeth Anne Seton, St. Francis, St. Francis of Paola, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. John Berchmans, St. John Eudes, St. John Neumann, St. Lawrence, St. Lucy, St. Ludger, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. Maria Goretti, St. Matthew, St. Paul, St. Pius V, Reliquaries of Saints fashioned for veneration on Main Altar.

St. Pius X, St. Revocatus, St. Susanna, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Victoris, St. Vincent Ferrer and a relic of the True Cross. The Blessed Sacrament Chapel altar has the following relics enclosed in it: St. Gabriel Lalemant and St. Charles Garnier, two of the Jesuit Martyrs of North America.

The altar in the Archbishop’s Vesting Chapel has the following relics enclosed in it: St. Urban and St. Theodosius.

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The cathedral has a set of reliquaries designed for the high altar for use on major feasts. These reliquaries include large section of bones of about 4-6 inches in length for each Saint. Those reliquaries contain St. Benedicta, St. Faustus, St. Julia, and St. Maxima. These are generally displayed in the cathedral museum.

The cathedral has relics of other saints in separate reliquaries that can be used for public and private veneration of the faithful. These include St. John the Evangelist, North American Jesuit Martyrs, St. Elizabeth Anne Seton, St. Robert Bellarmine, and the True Cross.

39) Where are they located: In a casket below the high altar, encased in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Altar, encased in the Archbishop’s Vesting Chapel Altar, and others stored in Sacristy Safe / Museum as noted above.

40) The authenticity of the Relics: The cathedral has the appropriate certificates of authenticity for all relics listed above. The cathedral does have other relics for which we have no certificates. Relics without appropriate documentation are stored reverently and securely but are not exposed for the veneration by the faithful.

41) Reverence extended to them: Reverence is primarily extended toward them through private prayer and devotion of the faithful. On tours of the cathedral, the docents do discuss the relics and their appropriate role in the faith, thus encouraging reverence and veneration toward the relics from pilgrims to the cathedral.

A large casket lies securely beneath the High Altar containing the reliquaries of 143 Saints and a relic of the True Cross.

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Looking north, Cathedral, built in 1845 next to Cincinnati City Hall , built in 1886.

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VI. HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE

42) Its reputation and documented records: For more than a century St. Peter in Chains Cathedral had been the heart of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and a significant force far beyond its archdiocesan borders.

Innumerable Catholic organizations meeting in Cincinnati for regional gatherings have found themselves in the cathedral for liturgies, provincial and Archdiocesean special services. But the grand old cathedral had suffered the ravages of time and the toxic smoke of an industrial city, as well as the flight of most of its congregation to the suburbs. In 1938 the title of cathedral was taken from it. Fortunately, however, just thirteen years, later Cincinnati’s new archbishop, Karl J. Alter, recognized the historic and architectural significance of the old cathedral and committed to restore and expand St. Peter in Chains.

Plans for a major fund drive were formulated in 1952 and in less than a year more than five million dollars were raised. In August of 1953 work began.

Unexpected problems and delays were encountered but on November 3, 1957, the magnificently restored and expanded cathedral was dedicated in week-long ceremonies.

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral is well documented in several publications, including the following:

Karl Joseph Alter Sixth Archbishop of Cincinnati

• Faith and Action: A History of the Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati, 1821-1996 (The Ohio State University Press, Columbus, Ohio, USA (2002)) written by Roger Fortin, history professor at Xavier University, Cincinnati https://ohiostatepress.org/books/Complete%20PDFs/Fortin%20Faith/Fortin%20Faith.htm • The Catholic Telegraph, official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati since 1831 to the present day. The Catholic Telegraph is the first and still oldest Catholic Newspaper published in the United States. The newspaper has documented the existence of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral from its inception as an idea in the mind of Bishop John B. Purcell through its initial construction under his care, the alterations of the 1957 renovation, and its parish life to date.

• The Cincinnati Enquirer: This prominent newspaper in Cincinnati has been in existence since 1841 and reports on events in the greater Cincinnati region, including the cathedral and archdiocese.

• History of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, 1821-1921: Centennial history of the archdiocese written by diocesan priest Rev. John Lamott. This history gives a detailed account of the first 75 years of the cathedral https://archive. org/details/historyofarchdio00lamorich • The Lord Was My Client by Edward Schulte, architect. Edward Schulte oversaw the renovations at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in the mid-1950s, completed in 1957. The cathedral is one of the many church projects he expounds on in this autobiography (See Appendix N).

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Newspaper clippings index (See Appendix O) The Catholic Telegraph, 12 September 1840, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 26 September 1840, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 22 May 1841, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 23 October 1845, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 6 November 1845, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 17 June 1847, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 14 October 1847, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 23 February 1850, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 4 May 1850, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 20 December 1851, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 23 April 1853, pg. 6 The Catholic Telegraph, 27 February 1948, pg. 1, 4 The Catholic Telegraph, 22 June 1951, pg. 1, 3 The Catholic Telegraph, 21 March 1952, pg. 1 The Catholic Telegraph, 10 July 1953, pg. 1, 3 The Catholic Telegraph, 1 November 1957, pg. 1 The Catholic Telegraph, 8 November 1957, pg. 1 The Catholic Telegraph, 15 November 1957, pg. 1 The Catholic Telegraph, 16 October 1970, pg. 16 In addition to the various articles from the Catholic Telegraph, the nations first and oldest Catholic newspaper. The cathedral has an extensive archive and museum attesting to its reputation and historical significance.

St. Peter in Chains is digitally documented in the Digital Resource Commons of the University of Cincinnati (See Appendix P) and was listed in the National Register of Historical Places on January 18, 1973 (See Appendix Q)

VII. ARTISTIC IMPORTANCE

43) Illuminated images or photographs: VIII. LITURGICAL EVENTS AND SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOR ORDAINED MINISTRIES AND OTHER MINISTRIES: PRIESTS AND DEACONS DEVOTED TO THE CHURCH:

44) Number of Priests: Two (2) priests are appointed as parish priests (one rector, one parochial vicar). Three (3) additional priests assist with parish Masses.

45) Number of Deacons: Two (2) permanent deacons have been appointed to the parish to assist at Masses and perform other duties as required by the pastor.

Deacon Francis Wagner Vested in Dalmatic made for 1957 re-dedication.

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MINISTRIES AND MINISTERS

46) Instituted Lectors and Acolytes: Two (2) Instituted Acoltes have been appointed to the parish to assist at Masses and to serve in the capacity as sacristans.

47) Ministries and their duties: • Altar Servers: Fifty-six (56) men and women, ages 9 – 75 serve on an assigned basis for all Masses,

including Sundays. Some of the altar servers assist at funeral Masses on weekdays and wedding Masses on Saturdays.

• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Approximately sixty-five (65) men and women serve on

an assigned basis for all Masses, including Sundays and weekdays. Some of the individuals appointed to

this apostolate assist the clergy in bringing Holy Communion to those parishioners who are sick and homebound.

• Readers Appointed: Approximately forty (40) men and women serve on an assigned basis as readers for

all Masses, including Saturdays, Sundays and weekdays.

THE SCHOLA CANTORUM

48) How long has it existed: A schola (choir) was established at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral when the present cathedral was built in 1845 and continues to this day. In 1954 under the sponsorship of then-Archbishop Karl J. Alter and the cathedral’s music director, John J. Fehring, a choir school was established for the training of young boys to sing in the choir of men and boys. Due to declining enrollment, the choir school closed in the spring of 1970 and was replaced by a choir of professionally trained singers (men and women) which continues to exist and flourish today.

49) What part does the choir have in exercising its own function: The cathedral’s choir sings each Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass, as well as Christmas, Holy Week, and for many of the major archdiocesan liturgies.

The choir has maintained a long tradition of singing repertoire from the great treasury of sacred music including polyphony from the medieval and renaissance periods as well as modern classical sacred polyphony. The Propers (Introit and Communio) from the Gregorian chant repertoire are regularly sung at each choral Mass.

Choir in entrance procession.

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50)

The number of persons: The current size of the Cathedral’s choir is twenty-two trained singers.

51) The Director of the Choir: Since 1994, the choir has been under the leadership of Anthony DiCello, the cathedral music director. Mr. DiCello received his bachelor and master of music degrees from Youngstown State University in choral and organ performance. He has served in leadership roles for the American Guild of Organists (AGO), the Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians (CRCCM), and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM). In 2008 he was awarded “Pastoral Musician of the Year” from NPM. From 1984 to 2016, Mr. DiCello served as music director and faculty member of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West at the Athenaeum of Ohio, the archdiocesan seminary.

He was appointed Cathedral Music Director in 1994 and Archdiocesan Music Director in 2016.

He has held similar positions in the dioceses of Youngstown, Ohio, and Dallas, Texas.

Mr. Anthony DiCello Cathedral and Archdiocesean Music Director Conducting a choir rehearsal

52) Cantors: Trained cantors lead and animate the congregation in their sung parts.

Cantors also serve as the “psalmist” in singing the musical settings of the responsorial psalm at each sung Mass.

53) Do the Christian faithful ever sing Gregorian Chant: The congregation is also actively involved in singing the ordinary of the Mass including vernacular and Gregorian chant settings, as well as psalms, acclamations, and popular vernacular sacred songs and hymns.

LITURGICAL GROUP FOR SUPPORTING CELEBRATIONS The cathedral pastor, with the support of the parochial vicar, provides guidance for all liturgical celebrations of the cathedral parish. At service to the pastor are the Cathedral Music Director and the sacristan. Deacons, readers, acolytes, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, ushers, cantors and choir all assist in these liturgies throughout the year. For archdiocesan celebrations, under the guidance of the cathedral pastor, the director of the Office for Divine Worship and Sacraments, along with the archdiocesan Master of Ceremonies, and the CathedralArchdiocesan Music Director, plan and execute these liturgies.

54) Time since it’s been established: Liturgical celebrations, and the group to support those celebrations, have been ongoing at the cathedral since the dedication in 1845.

55) What was accomplished in carrying out the celebrations: Under the guidance of the cathedral pastor, each of the groups and persons noted ensures the highest standards for liturgical celebrations within the established rubrics and norms for the Sacred Liturgy.

56) The group effort and preparation before celebrations: Groups and persons engaged in liturgical ministries meet on a regular basis to ensure the proper and well-executed celebrations held in the cathedral. The cathedral’s choir and cantors rehearse on a weekly basis. Cathedral sacristans provide service on a daily basis for all liturgies.

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57) Liturgical training: All persons in service to the Liturgy receive appropriate training, consistent with the norms established by the archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship and Sacraments. In particular, readers and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion attend training sessions annually.

LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS THE HOLY EUCHARIST

58) The number of Masses that are celebrated on Sunday: Three (3)

59) The number of Masses for Vigils of Sundays and Solemnities: One (1)

Training and commissioning Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

60 a) The number of Masses on a single weekday: Three (3)

b) How often is the Most Holy Eucharist exposed? Every Friday and on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi (with procession).

61) Exposed briefly: The Most Holy Eucharist is not briefly exposed.

62) Exposed at length: Every Friday following the 11:30 a.m. Mass, beginning at 12:00 noon until Solemn Benediction and Reposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 5:00 p.m. prior to Mass at 5:15p.m.

Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

Archbishop Dennis M. Schurr

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

63) Is it celebrated in community or separately: Baptisms for children under the age of 7 are held at the convenience of the family and presiding clergy.

64) During or outside of Sunday Mass: The Sacrament of Baptism is usually celebrated outside of Sunday Mass, due to the Mass schedule.

65) What pastoral action is observed to prepare the parents and godparents: The presiding clergy prepares the parents and godparents with the assistance of the pastoral associate following the archdiocesan policies.

One of two organ manuals in the Cathedral.

This manual located in the south gallery.

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THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

66) What pastoral action is observed to prepare for this Sacrament: Candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation are prepared through the faith formation process in their own parish schools and parishes according to archdiocesan policies. The cathedral clergy and staff assist in hosting and coordinating specific liturgies for each parish in the archdiocese as requested. Approximately 1,300 confirmandi receive the sacrament at the Cathedral annually.

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

67) Is there action observed for pastoral preparation: Candidates for First Holy Communion are prepared through a faith formation process according to archdiocesan policies.

THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Are there priest confessors present: Yes.

68)

On the Vigils of Sunday and Feast Days: Yes.

69) Daily: Yes. Three (3) times daily Monday through Friday, after the 7:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Masses and before the 5:15 p.m. Mass. On Saturdays Confessions are heard from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m.

Are there group celebrations of many penitents with separate confession and absolution: Yes

70) How often are there such celebrations throughout the year: One (1) time per year with the annual Lenten archdiocesan celebration of the “Light is on for You.” That takes place in every parish throughout the Archdiocese.

71) How many confessors are present for the faithful: One (1) confessor is available for each of the three daily Confession times. Additional confessors are available during the seasons of Advent and Lent, in preparation for the Solemnities of Christmas and Easter.

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY

72) Are marriages celebrated: Yes, on average, there are 30 marriages per year.

73) Preparation for marriage: Yes, the formal process for marriage preparation is prescribed by the archdiocese. The parish priests of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral provide the instruction during a series of required meetings with each couple. Meetings concentrate on providing catechesis on the meaning of marriage in the Catholic Church. Each of the meetings with the priest has specific goals, and they are mandatory for all couples planning to marry within in the Church in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

Couples participate in other family life and marriage workshops offered by the archdiocese. These workshops are in addition to the preparation with the cathedral’s priests and deacons.

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74) Do many spouses come from other parishes: Yes, couples outside the parish are permitted to marry at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains with permission of their Pastor. They are encouraged to present a compelling reason, such as a family connection or an extraordinary circumstance that prevents them from marrying in their canonical parish.

75) Are there some other ways life is brought together with pastoral harmony: Yes, through prayer for those preparing for Holy Matrimony and by the witness of the many couples in the parish who are faithfully living married love.

THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS

a) Lauds and Vespers with the Community: Regular ongoing celebration of Lauds or Vespers do not take place, due in part to the schedule of Masses needed to serve the unique downtown community. However, they are occasionally celebrated on special occasions. Solemn Vespers is celebrated yearly on the Feast of the Dedication of the Cathedral (November 3). The priests of the archdiocese are especially invited to this celebration of Vespers as an opportunity for them to connect with the Mother Church of the archdiocese where many of them were ordained.

In past years Lauds and the Office of the Readings have also been occasionally celebrated during the Easter Triduum.

76)

Daily: Not currently as a community.

77)

Only on Sundays: Not currently as a community on a regular basis.

78) Only during the Season of Advent, Lent, Easter (Daily or on Sundays): In past years, Lauds and the Office of Readings have taken place on the mornings of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

79)

Is the celebration sung or not: When Vespers is celebrated, it is generally sung.

80) Are there a number of the faithful who participate: Yes, the faithful do participate actively when the services are offered.

81) When did the Liturgy of the Hours with the community begin: Throughout the cathedral’s entire history the Hours have been celebrated on special occasions, e.g., Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, and the anniversary of the cathedral.

82) Has catechesis been provided to implement participation: No. THE LITURGICAL YEAR

The pastor of the cathedral is also the Archdiocesan Director of Pastoral Life and Evangelization. Reporting to him is the Office for Divine Worship and Sacraments. This office conducts year-round training and educational programs on best liturgical practices for the cathedral and all the 211 parishes of the archdiocese. Every effort is made to assure faithful compliance with the documents of the Holy See and the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.

83) Description, the liturgical celebration of Sunday: Four (4) celebrations of the Eucharist (Mass) take place on Sundays. Each liturgy is celebrated with reverence, dignity, and devotion. A full complement of liturgical ministers is employed for each Sunday liturgy including the priest-celebrant, deacons, acolytes, readers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and musicians. Special emphasis is given to the full, conscious, and active participation of the faithful in each of these celebrations. A printed worship aid is published for each Sunday Eucharist which includes both spoken responses and music.

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84) Description, the liturgical celebration: Each liturgical service is approached with great reverence and devotion. As far as possible each weekday Mass includes a complement of ministers to assist the priestcelebrant: acolytes, readers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion and musicians. Progressive solemnity is observed so that solemnities and feasts might include more ceremonial practices, i.e. processions and incense. The sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated three times daily at the cathedral Monday through Saturday. Eucharistic adoration takes place weekly on Friday afternoons beginning at noon and ending with Benediction at 5:00 p.m.

Other significant liturgical celebrations which occur regularly in St. Peter in Chains Cathedral:

• The World Day of Peace Mass is held on January 1.

• The Rite of Election is

held on the first Sunday

of Lent.

• The Chrism Mass is

held on Tuesday of

Holy Week.

• Ordinations of

Deacons and Priests are

held in April and May

respectively.

• The Golden Wedding

Anniversary celebration

is held in August.

• The Blue Mass is

celebrated annually in

September for

those employed in the

“public safety field” (i.e.,

police officers, firefighters, correctional officers, 911 operators

and EMS personnel).

• The Red Mass for lawyers is held bi-annually in June to

ask for divine guidance in the proper representation of clients

and in the proper administration of justice in the courts and

in public office.

• The Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral

on November 3 which includes a Mass with members

of the Archbishop Karl J. Alter Society Ordination of Transitional Deacons.

(significant benefactors of the cathedral) and Vespers with the

priests of the archdiocese.

• White Mass for healthcare providers is held annually in

February in recognition of their dedicated work and to ask

God’s blessing upon patient, doctor, nurse and caregiver.

85) Season of Advent: The Season of Advent is celebrated by the cathedral parish with emphasis on the two aspects of the season: the coming of Christ at the end of time, and preparation for Christ’s Nativity. In addition to the celebrations of the Eucharist, the cathedral conducts an Advent service of Lessons and Carols which draws hundreds of people each year from the larger ecumenical community. A four-week noon-time series “Lunch with the Lord” with a speaker is sponsored weekly during Advent, where a modest attendance (65-75) gathers to study the upcoming Sunday readings or some aspect of the Advent season.

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86) Season of Lent: The Season of Lent affords the cathedral community a time for renewal and preparation with an emphasis on the traditional practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Weekday services at the cathedral include the celebration of Mass and the sacrament of Penance three times daily. Eucharistic adoration and the Stations of the Cross are offered on Fridays. The “Lunch with the Lord” series continues weekly in Lent with a focus on the study of the Sunday readings.

The cathedral also participates in The Light is On for You, an evening throughout the entire archdiocese where “our doors are open, and the light is on” especially for those who have been away from the sacrament of Reconciliation for a long time. This wellpublicized campaign is an invitation to all to feel “welcomed, loved, forgiven, and encouraged to the live the good life of the Gospel” (Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel).

In addition, the time of the final preparation for the catechumens is marked with the Rite of Election the first Sunday of Lent at which the archbishop or auxiliary bishop preside. The Scrutinies Recessional on Palm Sunday. are celebrated on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays. Together with those who are seeking full communion with the Catholic Church, the entire parish community is renewed in their baptismal commitment to enter more readily into prayer and works of charity, so that they may enter more fully into the mysteries of Christ.

Holy Week and the Triduum have a special significance in the liturgical life of the cathedral. During this holiest of weeks, the Chrism Mass is celebrated on Tuesday evening in which the archbishop blesses the oils for the celebration of the sacraments and consecrates the Chrism. The clergy of the archdiocese renew their priestly commitment. On Wednesday evening, a traditional Tenebrae service is conducted with the chanting of the psalms and Lamentations. Great choral responsories are sung by the cathedral’s choir. The service draws hundreds of people annually. The celebratons of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday and the Passion on Good Friday find the archbishop and auxiliary bishop presiding at the respective liturgies.

87) Season of Easter: The joyful Season of Easter celebrates for fifty days Christ’s resurrection and victory over sin and death. Each liturgy is celebrated with great joy and solemnity. A very large Paschal Candle, first lit at the Easter Vigil, remains a prominent symbol of the light that Christ is to the world.

As a season of new life, the parish is invited to celebrate joyfully the new life of Christ given to the neophytes who were initiated along with those who were received into full communion with the Catholic Church.

Lighting the Paschal Candle at the Easter Vigil.

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88) Description, Liturgical Celebration of the Easter Triduum: The Sacred Triduum is celebrated with appropriate reverence and solemnity. These three liturgies are celebrated by the archbishop and auxiliary bishop. Well-executed ceremonies, appropriate decoration, and music accompany these important liturgies, making them some of the most significant events in the liturgical life of the cathedral.

89) Mass of the Lord’s Supper: As the first celebration of the Sacred Triduum, the institution of the Eucharist, the institution of the priesthood and the mandatum of Our Lord to exercise His love through service of others is celebrated in this Mass. Priests of the archdiocese are invited to concelebrate the Mass with the archbishop. A cross section of men and women from the cathedral parish are chosen for the foot-washing. At the end of Mass, the procession of the Holy Eucharist to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel where the Altar of Repose is located takes place. There is an opportunity for adoration following the Mass.

90) Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord: The second liturgy of the Sacred Triduum reverently celebrates the Passion and death of the Lord. After the chanting of the Passion of Saint John, a large cross is carried through the cathedral and placed at the bottom of the sanctuary where the faithful are invited to come forward to venerate the cross. The liturgy ends with the reception of Holy Communion. Following the liturgy, the cathedral remains open for further veneration of the cross and private prayer. The day ends with a public service of the Stations of the Cross.

91) Easter Vigil: The final liturgy of the Sacred Triduum, the Easter Vigil, joyfully celebrates the resurrection of the Lord and the invitation to follow him in his risen life. The liturgy is celebrated with great solemnity, enhanced by magnificent music and floral decoration. The assembly gathers on the cathedral plaza for the blessing of the fire and Easter Candle. As the procession enters the darkened cathedral, the acclamations of “Lumen Christi� and the growing glow of candle light bursts the darkness as the assembly gathers for the Vigil readings. During the baptismal liturgy catechumens and candidates for full communion with the Catholic Church are initiated into the life of faith, while the entire assembly renews their baptismal promise as well.

92) Liturgical celebration of a Solemnity: The celebration of a solemnity in the liturgical life of the cathedral is always planned and executed toward the mystery being celebrated. Great care for attention to details and rubrics give these cathedral liturgies the importance required to celebrate them well. A full complement of liturgical ministers is always employed. Well-executed liturgical music, and an aim toward the active participation of the faithful are the hallmarks of these solemnities.

The faithful during the singing of the Exultet.

Procession of the Cross for Veneration on Good Friday.

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THE DEDICATION OF THE CHURCH

93) Name of the church: St. Peter in Chains Cathedral.

The patronal feast of the Cathedral is celebrated on August 1. The Feast of the Dedication of the Cathedral is celebrated on November 3 (it was originally dedicated on November 2, 1845). The anniversary of the cathedral’s dedication is marked by the celebration of Solemn Vespers. The priests of the archdiocese are specially invited to this celebration as an opportunity to renew their devotion to the mother church of the archdiocese.

94) Other special celebrations:

• The Sacrament of Baptism: An average of twenty (20) Baptism ceremonies are conducted each year.

• Holy Matrimony: An average of thirty (30) simple convalidations and wedding ceremonies are

conducted each year.

• Consecration of a Virgin: Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr presided as Sharon Borgert became the first

consecrated virgin in the archdiocese on May 31, 2012, the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

• Masses of Christian Burial: An average of twenty (20) funeral Masses each year.

• Blessing of Throats: On the Memorial of Saint Blaise • Blessing of Married Couples and those celebrating their 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversaries of Holy

Matrimony: Once per year (annually for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati) and as requested on the individual

anniversaries for parishioners who request a special blessing.

• Irish Mass: Once each year, on the Sunday before Saint Patrick’s Day. • Blessing of Mothers: Once each year, on Mother’s Day. • Blessing of Fathers: Once each year, on Father’s Day. • Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts: An annual religious awards ceremony presenting the Ad Atare Dei and

Pius XII awards in recognition of intense study of the sacraments and their vocation calling in life.

• Girl Scouts: An annual awards ceremony presenting the Marian and Respect All Life awards.

• Great Music in a Great Space: The cathedral is also the sponsor of the Great Music in a Great Space

concert series, an offering of occasional concerts presented by nationally and internationally acclaimed

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PREACHING Are homilies given in the Church: Yes

95)

Habitually: Yes

96) Occasions of great importance in the liturgical year: Yes PILGRIMAGES Church is located as a place of pilgrimage:

97) Diocesan: The cathedral is a source of regular pilgrimages of the faithful throughout the archdiocese. Because many parishes hold their Confirmation liturgies at the cathedral, it is common for those who will be confirmed at Bishop Joseph R. Binzer Preaching at Palm Sunday Mass. the cathedral to make a trip earlier in the year in pilgrimage and preparation. Catholic schools routinely bring groups of students on pilgrimage to the cathedral to expose their students both to the beauty of the cathedral and to increase in them an understanding of the role of the archbishop and the community of the Church of Cincinnati and the Church Universal.

Individual groups of faithful also make pilgrimages including small faith groups, parish sodalities, Catholic women groups, Knights of Columbus, young adult groups, and groups of older Catholics. Religious orders with motherhouses in the Cincinnati area occasionally bring members of their communities who are visiting Cincinnati to the cathedral. Girl Scout Troops make special pilgrimages to the cathedral as part of earning their Marian Award.

Pilgrimage groups that contact the cathedral in advance can be provided with a docent to guide the group. Mass and confession can also be arranged for pilgrim groups with advance notice.

Individual members of the faithful are especially encouraged to attend liturgies at the cathedral during Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Attendance at the Chrism Mass is well publicized throughout the archdiocese, and notable numbers of the faithful make efforts to attend. Parishes throughout the archdiocese advertise within their parish bulletins the schedules for those special liturgies, particularly when the archbishop will preside.

98) Regional: There is an annual pilgrimage to the cathedral by Chaldean Catholics from the Detroit, Michigan, area in honor of the Feast of St. Anthony. Over 300 Chaldeans join in this pilgrimage to Cincinnati, which includes time for prayer and private devotions at the cathedral.

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About every two years, several groups of the faithful from the Diocese of Columbus make a pilgrimage to Cincinnati to the visit the cathedral because of its role as the Metropolitan Cathedral and its history as the original Mother Church of all the dioceses in the State of Ohio.

Additionally, individual members of the faithful regularly make pilgrimages to the cathedral from across the region.

Due to the cathedral’s age, history, and beauty it is a frequent destination of the faithful who are visiting Cincinnati for any reason.

99) National (and International): Not applicable.

PUBLIC DEVOTION DESIGNATED FOR THE PEOPLE

The exercise of devotion concerning a celebrated custom and the giving of pastoral care.

100) Description, time and frequency: • Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8): The evening Mass on the Vigil and the Masses

on the Solemnity are marked with special sacred musical selections appropriate to the Solemnity. Great

attention is given to the Sacred Liturgy.

• Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12): On this feast the Hispanic Community of the

Archdiocese gathers to witness the graduation of catechists formed to minister to the Spanish speaking

community. The beauty and movement of the liturgy is heavily influenced by the various Central and South

American cultures that now find a home in the archdiocese.

• Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (December 25): The cathedral celebrates Christmas with

particular pomp and ceremony. Typically, the parish offers three Vigil Masses to accommodate the many

faithful who participate. Various orchestral music enhances each of the Christmas Liturgies with a full

orchestra and choir at the 10:00pm Vigil with the archbishop. The cathedral is exquistely decorated.

Christmas art and environment in the Cathedral.

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• Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (January 1): The

evening Mass on the Vigil and the Masses on the Solemnity are

marked with special sacred musical selections appropriate to the

Solemnity. Great attention is given to the Sacred Liturgy. The principal

liturgy of the solemnity is celebrated as the Mass for the World Day of Peace.

• Obligatory Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor of the

Church (January 24):

Principal Patron of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

• Feast of The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle (February 22): Celebrated

as in relationship to the title of the cathedral church dedicated to

St. Peter and in solidarity and in light of the connection with the

Archdiocese and the Holy See. • Anniversary of Election of Pope Francis (March 13): Celebrated to Our Lady of Grace

signify the connection of the cathedral church with the Holy Father and in the processional ambulatory.

the See of Peter.

• Optional Memorial of St. Patrick, Bishop (March 17): The Irish

Catholic community of the archdiocese gathers at the principal Mass on the Sunday closest to the

memorial to celebrate their heritage and connection to the archdiocese as one of the largest immigrant

communities to call the archdiocese home.

• Solemnity of St. Joseph (March 19): Although this Solemnity falls during Lent, the parish makes every

effort to mark it with increased liturgical and musical attention and to celebrate it as a day to honor fathers

and to call attention to their leadership of the domestic church.

• Solemnity of the Annunciation (March 25): Although this Solemnity falls during Lent, the parish

makes every effort to mark it with increased liturgical and musical attention.

• Anniversary of Dedicated Churches – Laying of original cornerstone in 1841(May 23) • Memorial of St. Boniface, Bishop, Martyr (June 5): The German Catholic community of the

archdiocese gathers at the principal Mass on the Sunday closest to the memorial to celebrate their heritage

and connection to the archdiocese as one of the largest immigrant communities to call the archdiocese home.

• Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles (June 29): Celebrated as

in relationship to the title of the cathedral church dedicated to

St. Peter and in solidarity and in light of the connection with the

Archdiocese and the Holy See. • Solemnity of St. Peter in Chains (August 1): Celebrated as in

relationship to the title of the cathedral church dedicated to St.

Peter and in solidarity and in light of the connection with the Archdiocese

and the Holy See. The parish makes every effort to mark this Solemnity

with increased liturgical and musical attention.

• Solemnity of the Assumption (August 15): The parish makes every

effort to mark this Solemnity and Holy Day of Obligation with increased

liturgical and musical attention to honor the Blessed Mother.

• Feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8): The

parish makes every effort to mark this Feast with increased liturgical and

musical attention to honor the Blessed Mother.

• Memorial of St. Peter Claver, Priest (September 9): The Black Catholic community of the archdiocese

gathers at the principal Mass on the Sunday closest to the memorial to celebrate their heritage and

connection to the archdiocese. This celebration honors members of the black community who have been

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• Optional Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop, Doctor of the Church (September 17):

Secondary Patron of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati • Memorial of Saints John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs (October 19):

The first canonized saints of North America are celebrated in the cathedral due to their relics being

encased in the original altar stone of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel altar.

• Solemnity of the Dedication of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral (November 3): The parish makes every

effort to mark this Solemnity with increased liturgical and musical attention.

• Memorial of St. Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor of the Church (November 16): Secondary Patron of

the Archdiocese.

• Optional Memorial of The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles

(Novermber 18): Celebrated as in relationship to the title of the cathedral church dedicated to St. Peter and

in solidarity and in light of the connection with the Archdiocese and the Holy See.

101) Kinds of processions: Various processions are held throughout the liturgical year in which the faithful take part.

• Palm Sunday: On Palm Sunday there is the solemn procession

held in the cathedral from the Blessed Sacrament Chapel to the

main sanctuary in which the faithful participate carrying palms and

singing hymns.

• Mass of the Lord’s Supper: On Holy Thursday there is the solemn

procession of the Blessed Sacrament from the high altar to the altar

of reposition in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. The faithful are

encouraged to follow the procession and to spend time in prayer.

• Solemnity of Corpus Christi: On the Feast of the Body and

Blood of Christ, there is a procession of the Blessed Sacrament

following Mass in which the faithful participate by singing hymns.

The procession ends in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel with

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

• Processions have been held to celebrate important events including

Holy Years and historic events in the history of the archdiocese.

Various groups of the faithful have used the cathedral for starting or

ending points for processions celebrating various devotions including

the Holy Name Society and Catholic Schools Week.

Corpus Christi procession.

IX. THE ASSOCIATED PASTORAL WORK OF THE CHURCH KINDS OF PASTORAL WORK

102) General pastoral works include the following areas: Worship and Prayer

• Weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Fridays)

• Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, as required for daily and Sunday Masses.

• Sacristans, responsible for assisting the pastor and parochial vicar with all Masses.

• Traditional Choir, 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass

• Ushers, responsible for seating the faithful and taking up the collections in church.

• Celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation, approximately twenty (20) Masses a year for smaller

parishes in the archdiocese.

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Service

• Pro-Life Activities

• Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

• Shut-In Visitation, especially taking Holy Communion to the homebound.

• Cathedral Baby Bottle Campaign on Father’s Day, providing monetary support to Old Saint Mary’s

Pregnancy Center.

Education and Evangelization

• Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati (MARCC)

• Host site for regular meetings of Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky Legatus Society – for Catholic senior

business, education, medical, and legal professionals.

• Advent “Lunch with the Lord” Series. Most recently we had a member of the seminary faculty help the

faithful reflect on the joyful mysteries of the Rosary.

• Lenten weekly noontime luncheon series for parishioners and downtown office workers and support staff.

• Summer “Lunch with the Lord” Series. In 2018 a local art historian and educator met weekly to reflect on

the Post-Resurrection as depicted in sacred art.

• Docent tours and lectures on the history of the cathedral.

Fellowship

• Annual dinner for all clergy in the archdiocese before the Holy Week Chrism Mass.

• Annual brunch for members of the Archbishop Karl J. Alter Society who are significant benefactors of the cathedral.

• Annual Christmas luncheon for parish staff and regular parish volunteers and former pastors.

ACTIVITIES WHICH PERTAIN TO CHRISTIAN FORMATION

103) Biblical: A Scripture reflection series called “Lunch with the Lord” is offered weekly from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. through Advent, Lent, and the month of July following the daily 11:30 a.m. Mass. The public is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy listening to a live featured speaker discussing the upcoming Sunday readings, or in July, a specific book of the Bible.

104) Theological: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is offered for any adult (over the age of 7) interested in becoming Catholic and/or growing in their Catholic faith. Any adult (over the age of 7) who is already baptized in another Christian tradition may meet with the cathedral pastor to pursue the process for Full Communion with the Catholic Church.

Eucharistic Adoration in the side chapel is available every Friday followed by Benediction.

Special programs and speakers are planned throughout the year including, for example, a presentation featuring the relics of saints like St. Padre Pio and others.

Visitation of the Padre Pio relics.

October 3, 2018.

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105) Liturgical: Special Mass celebrations are held annually: • The Blue Mass honors police, fire, and safety personnel and is held on Sunday nearest the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel ( September 29) • The Red Mass honors legal, legislative and judicial personnel and is held on the Sunday nearest the optioal memorial of St. Thomas More (June 22).

• The White Mass honors outstanding health caregivers and volunteers in hospitals, nursing homes or home health care and is held on Sunday nearest the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (February 11).

• The Red, White and Blue Mass honors veterans and is held on the Sunday nearest Independence Day (July 4).

• The Men’s Holy Name Procession is held on a Saturday in the autumn each year opening with a prayer at the cathedral and adoration of the Holy Eucharist as the men process through the streets of downtown Cincinnati with adoration, song, and praying the rosary. The procession ends at nearby Old St. Mary’s Church and concludes with Mass and a reception.

106) Other service and social activities include the following: • The Cincinnati Serra Club for Vocations meets twice a month and assists with ordination receptions, service, and prayers affirming religious vocations.

• The Saint Vincent de Paul Society meets every Saturday morning for weekly outreach to the community.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets weekly.

• Cathedral tours are offered monthly and by appointment.

• An annual parish picnic is held in late summer hosting approximately 300-plus attendees.

107) In what manner are these accomplished: Through engaging and celebrating faith formation for adults and families in community worship, sacraments, and service.

What period of time: Weekly, monthly, and annual activities

108)

Participation: Approximately 25 to 700-plus adults and children participate at any given event.

FORMATION OF THE PERMANENT CLERGY

109) Biblical: Continuing Biblical formation of the clergy takes place through various archdiocesan sessions and classes provided at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West, private study, and personal attendance at various gatherings for formation provided throughout the year.

110) Theological: Continuing theological formation of the clergy takes place through various archdiocesan sessions and classes provided at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West, private study, and personal attendance at various gatherings for formation provided throughout the year.

111) Liturgical: Continuing liturgical formation of the clergy takes place through various archdiocesan sessions and classes provided at Mount. St. Mary’s Seminary of the West, private study, and personal attendance at various gatherings for formation provided throughout the year.

112) Canonical: Continuing canonical formation of the clergy takes place through various archdiocesan sessions and classes provided at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West, private study, and personal attendance at various gatherings for formation provided throughout the year.

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ASSOCIATIONS OF THE CHURCH

113) The number: One.

114) Denomination: Society of St. Vincent de Paul

115) Purpose and goal: Not applicable.

116) Description: Not applicable.

117) Work which leads to accomplishment: Not applicable.

CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ASSOCIATED CHURCH

118) Participation of the laity: The lay faithful participate in the following charitable outreach, with the support of the Cathedral Parish.

119) Extent of their action: The principal charitable outreach of the cathedral is our St. Vincent de Paul Society. We try to meet the immediate needs of the poor and the homeless in downtown Cincinnati, as View into Nave from Narthex.

Looking through main bronze doors. well as the adjacent Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Most of the calls for help are for rental assistance, monthly energy bills, and food. The society of lay people helps our neighbors avoid evictions for non-payment of rent as well as keep the heat and electricity turned on. We distribute vouchers redeemable at one of several St. Vincent de Paul stores in the archdiocese, good for furniture, clothing, and household items. We always encourage our neighbor/clients to deepen their relationship with Jesus. The society’s motto is “No form of help is foreign to the society.”

The cathedral’s meeting space is the home of the regular gathering of the Greater Cincinnati’s various faiths.

Known as MARCC (Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati), and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, religious leaders meet to discuss, analyze, and attack social problems on behalf of those who often have little or no voice within our community.

On behalf of the archdiocese, the cathedral serves as sponsor of the local chapter of the Serra Club. This international organization has as its mission to pray for, foster, and affirm vocations. The Serra Club is named after Saint Junipero Serra, who founded a series of missions bringing Catholicism to California.

Members of the lay faithful of the Cathedral Parish have discerned a call to service in religious orders or organizations that perform charitable works locally and within the broader universal Church. These organizations include the Ancient Order of Hibernians; the Knights of Columbus, and the Pontifical Orders including the Order of the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Malta.

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APPENDIX A: EPISCOPAL BIOGRAPHIES

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APPENDIX B: PARISHES ACCORDING TO HISTORIC FILIATION

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APPENDIX C: BISHOPS CONSECRATED AND INSTALLED AT CATHEDRAL 1. 10 October 1847, Amadeus Rappe, first bishop of Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio 2. 24 November 1850, John B. Lamy,Vicar Apostolic of New Mexico, later first bishop of Diocese of Santa Fe 3. 01 November 1853, George A. Carrell, first bishop of Diocese of Covington, Kentucky 4. 01 November 1853, Venerable Frederick Baraga, Vicar Apostolic, later first bishop of Diocese of Sault Sainte Marie that becomes Diocese of Marquette, Michigan 5. 23 April 1854, Josue M. Young, Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania 6. 26 April 1857, James F. Wood, Coadjutor and later Bishop of Diocese of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7. 26 April 1857, Henry D. Juncker, Bishop of Diocese of Alton (later Springfield), Illinois 8. 10 January 1858, John H. Luers, first Bishop of Diocese of Fort Wayne, Indiana 9. 25 March 1862, Sylvester H. Rosecrans, Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati, Ohio and later Bishop of Diocese of Columbus, Ohio 10. 16 August 1868, Joseph P. Machebeuf, first Bishop of Diocese of Denver, Colorado 11. 07 February 1869, Ignatius Mrak, Bishop of Diocese of Marquette, Michigan 12. 08 January 1870, August M. Toebbe, Bishop of Diocese of Covington, Kentucky 13. 24 April 1870, Caspar M. Borgess, Administrator of and later Bishop of Diocese of Detroit, Michigan 14. 14 April 1872, Richard Gilmour, Bishop of Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio 15. 14 April 1872, Joseph G. Dwenger, CPPS, Bishop of Diocese of Fort Wayne, Indiana 16. 25 August 1900, Henry Moeller, Bishop of Diocese of Columbus, later Archbishop of Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio 17. 15 February 1905, Installation of Archbishop Henry K. Moeller 18. 10 May 1924, Francis J. Beckman, Bishop of Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska 19. 12 August 1925, Installation of Archbishop John T. McNicholas 20. 27 December 1929, Joseph Albers, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio and later first Bishop of Diocese of Lansing, Michigan 21. 17 September 1930, Sylvester Espelage, O.F.M., Vicar Apostolic and later first Bishop of Diocese of Wuchang, China 22. 10 June 1931, Urban J. Vehr, Bishop of Diocese of Denver, Colorado, later Archbishop of Archdiocese of Denver 23. 07 October 1937, George J. Rehring, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, later Bishop of Diocese of Toledo, Ohio 24. 14 June 1950, Installation of Archbishop Karl J. Alter 25. 17 June 1958, Paul F. Leibold, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Cincinnati, later, Bishop of Diocese of Evansville, Indiana and then Archbishop of Cincinnati, Ohio 26. 15 June 1965, Edward A. McCarthy, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Cincinnati, later first Bishop of Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona and then Archbishop of Archdiocese of Miami, Florida 27. 23 July 1969, Installation of Archbishop Paul F. Leibold 28. 19 December 1972, Installation of Archbishop Joseph L. Bernadin 29. 20 December 1974, Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, later Archbishop of Cincinnati 30. 20 December 1982, Installation of Archbishop Pilarczyk 31. 25 July 1984, James H. Garland, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, later Bishop of Diocese

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APPENDIX D: SEARCH OF THE OLDEST US CATHEDRAL BY FR. JAMES A. BRAMLAGE

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APPENDIX E: MAPS DETAILING CATHEDRAL PARISH BOUNDARIES

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APPENDIX F: MAP DETAILING THE TERRITORY OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI

MERCER BURKETTSVILLE ST. PETER ST. ROSE CARTHEGENA ST. SEBASTIAN CASSELLA ST. WENDELIN CELINA SHARPSBURG CHICKASAW COLDWATER CRANBERRY PRAIRIE FT. RECOVERY MARIA STEIN MONTEZUMA PHILOTHEA ROCKFORD ST. ANTHONY ST. HENRY ST. JOSEPH

AUGLAIZE EGYPT FRYBURG GLYNWOOD MINISTER NEW BREMEN ST MARYS WAPAKONETA

SHELBY BOTKINS FT. LORAMIE MCCARTVILLE NEWPORT RHINE RUSSIA SIDNEY

DARKE FRENCHTOWN GREENVILLE NORTH STAR OSGOOD VERSAILLES

MIAMI BRADFORD COVINGTON PIQUA TIPP CITY TROY WEST MILTON

PREBLE CAMDEN EATON NEW PARIS

MONTGOMERY CENTERVILLE DAYTON ENGLEWOOD GERMANTOWN HUBER HEIGHTS KETTERING MIAMISBURG VANDALIA

BUTLER FAIRFIELD HAMILTON MIDDLETOWN MILLVILLE MONROE OXFORD SHANDON TRENTON WEST CHESTER

WARREN FRANKLIN LEBANON LOVELAND MASON MORROW SPRINGBORO WAYNESVILLE

HAMILTON 40 CINCINNATI PARISHES 40 SUBURBAN PARISHES

DIOCESE JUNE 19, 1821 ARCHDIOCESE JULY 19, 1850 Comprising nineteen counties in the south-western part of the State of Ohio, namely, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Warren Counties. Square miles - 8,543.

CLERMONT AMELIA BATAVIA BETHEL LOVELAND MILFORS MT. CARMEL MT. REPOSE NEW RICHMOND OWENSVILLE STONELICK WILLIAMSBURG WITHIAMSVILLE

MAP OF THE COUNTIES OF THE

ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI

LOGAN BELLEFONTAINE RUSSELLS POINT

CHAMPAIGN MECHANICSBURG NORTH LEWISBURG ST. PARIS URBANA

CLARK NEW CARLISLIE SPRINGFILED SOUTH CHARLESTON

GREENE BEAVERCREEK FAIRBORN JAMESTOWN XENIA YELLOW SPRINGS

CLINTON WILMINGTON

HIGHLAND GREENFIELD HILLSBORO

BROWN ARNHEIM FAYETTEVILLE GEORGETOWN MT. ORAB RIPLEY ST. MARTIN

ADAMS PEEBLES WEST UNION

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APPENDIX G: LOCAL ARCHITECTS AND ARTISTS BIOGRAPHIES From the Cathedral’s beginnings under the direction of Henry Walter the people of the archdiocese have been proud of the contributions made by local artists. During the 1957 restoration of the Cathedral, Archbishop Alter proudly continued the tradition of using local talents to beautify the building. While recognition is given below to the more prominent contributors, one cannot overlook the many skilled people who worked the stone, metals and woods in local factories and shops. The Cathedral truly reflects the gifts of the people of the archdiocese.

Henry Walter, Architect This early 19th-century architect was chosen by Bishop Purcell to design the Cathedral of St Peter in Chains. Mr. Walter also designed the State Capitol building in Columbus after winning an 1823 competition for the project.

Along with his son William, he was responsible for many other buildings in the Cincinnati area, few of which stand today.

Edward J. Schulte, Architect Restoration of the Cathedral was one of the triumphs of Mr. Schulte’s long career; it won for him the Sachs Prize of the Cincinnati Art Institute. His other churches in the archdiocese include St Monica, Clifton (which served as the Cathedral from 1938 to 1957); Sts. Peter and Paul, Norwood; St Agnes, Bond Hill; St Bernard, Taylor Creek; Christ the King, Mt Lookout and St Gertrude, Madeira. He was also responsible for the installation of a new sanctuary at the Covington Cathedral in the 1940’s.

The centrality of churches in his career is reflected in the title of the book Mr. Schulte wrote after retirement: The Lord Was My Client. One of his major aims in planning a church structure was to design “a spiritual atmosphere” which reflected the finest workmanship and materials available.

Ernest Bruce Haswell, Sculptor A native of Cincinnati, Mr. Haswell was a member of the University of Cincinnati facul1y and studied under the famous Cincinnati sculptor Clement Barnhorn. Although he produced both religious and secular commissions, Mr. Haswell once commented that religious themes offer a sculptor the most satisfying subjects. He felt they stimulated the artist to better work and received more attention.

Mr. Haswell’s contributions to the Cathedral include the bronze figures of St Pius X and St Thomas Aquinas in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel; a gold-leaf figure of the Sacred Heart and the gold-leaf angels at either side of the altar in that chapel; the bronze lamb on the base of the main altar and the angels for the organ screen at the rear of the nave.

Robert C. Koepnick, Sculptor A Dayton sculptor and art teacher, Mr. Koepnick studied under Carl Milles at Cranbrook Academy in Michigan and has taught at the Dayton Art Institute and the College of Mt. St. Joseph. He is a man of definite opinions, especially about religious art “with penciled eyebrows, rouged cheeks and glass eyes,” which he scorns as not realistic at all. He is convinced that the artist should not “simply, try to show the shape of a saint’s nose or what his ears looked like so much as what made him a saint.”

Mr. Koepnick’s contributions to the Cathedral include the massive bronze doors of the building; the figure of St. Peter in Chains above the Eighth Street entrance; the Risen Savior above the baptismal font; the reliefs of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. John Neumann in the Baptistry stairwells; a stone figure of Mary at the end of the processional corridor behind the sanctuary; and the figure of Mary in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, his latest contribution (1986).

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George F. Yostel, Goldsmith A native of Gennany, Mr. Yostel studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich before coming to the United States in the 1920’s. Moving to Cincinnati in 1928, he pursued a career as teacher and artist.

Mr. Yostel is the creator of the six large candlesticks and the crucifix once used on the main altar. Made of goldplated bronze, the Grecian columns with capitals and scrolls conform to the style of the Cathedral. The candlesticks are 24 inches high and weigh about 75 pounds each; the crucifix is 72 inches high and weighs about 100 pounds.

Mr. Yostel also made a set of four reliquaries for the Cathedral.

Carl Zimmerman, Muralist One of the most striking features of the nave is the series of murals which form the Way of the Cross. Mr. Zimmerman did eight great panels, each measuring 26 feet in height and 11 feet in width. The idea for the panels came from a style of art found on ancient Greek vases (c. 500 B.C.). Mr. Zimmerman was justly proud of the way he took the Greek ornamental figures and reworked them into a Christian symbol.

A native of lndianapolis, Mr. Zimmerman taught at the Cincinnati Art Academy and in his own Loveland studio.

A veteran muralist, he did work for many churches, including St. Monica, Clifton; Sts, Peter and Paul, Norwood; St. Martin, Cheviot; St. Ann, Hamilton and St. Clare, College Hill. He disclaimed membership in any particular “school” of art and refused any label for his style.

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APPENDIX H: KIRBY ARCHITECTURAL STUDY - 1948 PRE- 1957 RENOVATION BY HARRY L. KIRBY

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APPENDIX I: FLOOR PLAN OF THE CATHEDRAL

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APPENDIX J: PHOTOS OF PRINCIPAL AREAS

Exterior view looking south-east at end of 1957 construction.

Main sanctuary.

Exterior view looking south-west at the end of 1957 construction.

Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

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Vesting Sacristy for Preists.

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APPENDIX K: HISTORICAL PHOTOS OF CATHEDRAL

View looking south before 1950.

Atrium prior to 1957 -renovation.

View looking from sanctuary for nave pre-1957 renovation.

View of original Altar.

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South ambulatory pre-1957 renovation.

View of pews and Pieta pre-1957 renovation.

Sanctuary pre-1957 renovation.

Example of stained glass windows pre-1957 renovation.

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View of construction, 1955.

Scene of interior construction, 1955.

Bells prior to 1957 installation.

Dedication Mass, November 3, 1957.

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APPENDIX L: EUROPEAN PAINTINGS

Annuciation 16th Century School of Titiaan.

Gift of Cardinal Fesche to Bishop Fenwick in 1823.

The Penitent Magdellene.

Pieta 16th Century School of Titian.

Gift of Cardinal Fesche to Bishop Fenwick in 1823.

The Madonna of the Milk 17th Century Peter Paul Reubens.

Brought to Cathedral by Archbishop Elder in 1880.

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APPENDIX M: PROVINCIAL COUNCILS AND SYNODS HELD IN THE CATHEDRAL

Five Provincial Councils: May 1855

Diocese of Cleveland

Diocese of Covington

Diocese of Louisville

Diocese of Vincennes

Diocese of Detroit

Apostolic Administration of Upper Michigan May 1858

Diocese of Cleveland

Diocese of Covington

Diocese of Louisville

Diocese of Vincennes

Diocese of Detroit

Apostolic Administration of Upper Michigan

Diocese of Fort Wayne April 1863

Diocese of Cleveland

Diocese of Covington

Diocese of Louisville

Diocese of Vincennes

Diocese of Detroit

Apostolic Administration of Upper Michigan

Diocese of Fort Wayne March 1882

Diocese of Cleveland

Diocese of Covington

Diocese of Louisville

Diocese of Vincennes

Diocese of Detroit

Apostolic Administration of Upper Michigan

Diocese of Fort Wayne May 1889

Diocese of Cleveland

Diocese of Covington

Diocese of Louisville

Diocese of Vincennes

Diocese of Detroit

Apostolic Administration of Upper Michigan

Diocese of Fort Wayne

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Five Archdiocesan Synods: 1865 77 Members of the Clergy 1886 170 Member of the Clergy 1899 194 Members of the Clergy 1920 249 Members of the Clergy 1951 Approximately 300 Members of the Clergy 1971 Approximately 3,000 Delegates

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APPENDIX N: EXERPTS FROM “THE LORD WAS MY CLIENT”

BY EDWARD SCHULTE, ARCHITECT FOR THE 1957 RENOVATION

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APPENDIX O: NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS INDEX

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APPENDIX P: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI DIGITAL RESOURCE COMMONS PHOTO ARCHIVE OF SIGNIFICANT CINCINNATI STRUCTURES

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APPENDIX Q: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

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APPENDIX R: CATHEDRAL TIMELINE

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral Timeline of Events June 19, 1821 – Diocese of Cincinnati established. Edward Fenwick, O.P., named first bishop.

December 17, 1826 – New St. Peter Cathedral dedicated on Sycamore Street May 11, 1829 – St. Francis Xavier Seminary established in wooden frame building at rear of the Cathedral.

October 27, 1829 – Four Sisters of Charity arrive in Cincinnati to establish St. Peter Academy and Orphan Asylum.

May 12, 1833 – John Baptist Purcell named 2nd Bishop of Cincinnati after the death of Bp. Fenwick in 1832.

December 1, 1840 – Lot purchased on 8th and Plum Streets for erection of new cathedral.

May 20, 1841 – Cornerstone laid for the new cathedral. “…first and most urgent want of this diocese is a suitable cathedral.”

November 2, 1845 – Consecration of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral.

July 19, 1850 – Cincinnati elevated to rank of Metropolitan See along with New York and New Orleans. St. Peter in Chains becomes a Metropolitan Cathedral.

December 24, 1853 – Angry mob of 2,000 anti-Catholics descend upon St. Peter in Chains threatening the life of Archbishop Gaetano Bedini, Apostolic Nuncio.

May 13, 1855 – First Provincial Council of Archdiocese of Cincinnati opened with Solemn Pontifical Mass.

August 7, 1855 – New cathedral is completed with the finishing of the front portico.

December 1855 – Gas lighting installed in cathedral.

April 26, 1857 – Bishop John Neumann assisted Archbishop Purcell in the consecration of James F. Wood as Coadjutor Bishop of Philadelphia.

1861 – A new 4 story boys’ school is erected at Elizabeth and Mound Streets for $25,000. A boys’ choir is organized in conjunction with the new school.

1862 – Cathedral is closed to costly repairs, including the addition of a grand colonnade and arch to the main altar.

1871 – A complete renovation of the cathedral, eliminating excessive ornamentation. Sanctuary is enlarged by eliminating side sacristies. Two stained glass windows added. Marble enhancement of the main altar replaces shapeless woodwork.

1872 – Steam heating replaced “useless” hot air furnaces at a cost of $7,000.

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1876 – Archbishop Purcell is the 1st bishop in the U.S. to celebrate his 50th anniversary of ordination as a priest.

The cathedral is the site of a “grand celebration,” with bishops from throughout the U.S. 1880-1905 – St. Peter in Chains property and building is jeopardized by Purcell “Bank Failure.”

1882 – Extensive renovation of the cathedral: interior cleaned, paintings cleaned, new sanctuary carpet, organ pipes gilded.

July 11, 1883 – Funeral Mass for Archbishop Purcell.

1887 – Springer Institute is completed adjacent to the cathedral, a gift from Reuben Springer.

July 8-10, 1890 – The second Congress of American Colored Catholics was held at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral.

1898 – Electric lights installed.

1899 – Renovation of tower clock and installation of new organ (bellows run by electricity).

1900 – Henry Moeller consecrated bishop of Columbus in “one of the grandest ceremonies in the history of St. Peter’s.”

1903 – Interior of cathedral redecorated, losing its “former somber hue and [becoming] brighter than ever before.”

1903 – A huge throng of people gather at the cathedral for Mass for the death of Pope Leo XIII. October 31, 1904 – Death of Archbishop William Elder. 10,000 people gather to witness the transfer of his body from Seton Hospital to the cathedral. The funeral was one of the largest and most distinguished gatherings of clergy ever assembled in Cincinnati.

February 15, 1905 – Archbishop Henry Moeller invested with pallium (insignia of office) by Cardinal Gibbons.

1906 – Improvements made to cathedral property. 8th Street wall leveled, cement sidewalks replaced stoned.

1908 – John J. Fehring appointed organist and choirmaster.

November 1911 – 12,000 men join in 1st Holy Name Parade culminating at a review stand in front of the cathedral. This becomes an annual event.

March 1913 – A fire started from a candle at the Blessed Mother’s altar destroys a valuable painting over the altar, donated by Reuben Springer.

1917 – 600 men attend a retreat at the cathedral prior to enlisting to serve in World War I. 1919 – Violent storm destroys part of the cathedral roof.

October 1919 – Cardinal Mercier (Cardinal Archbishop of Malines, Belgium) is received in an impressive ceremony at the cathedral in his visit to the United States.

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November 1920 – Cathedral celebrates its 75th anniversary with a complete interior and exterior restoral: interior painted, frescoed, retouched gold leaf, exterior cleaned to original whiteness.

1922 – Cathedral’s activities centered in those of its various men’s and women’s societies, e.g. Purcell Club, Young Ladies Sodality, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Lenten Sewing Club, League for Catechetical Instruction.

October 1923 – Centenary of the founding of the diocese is celebrated at the cathedral by Papal Delegate, Most Rev. Peter Fumasoni-Biondi.

May 1924 – Francis J. Beckman is consecrated Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Fall 1924 – Archbishop Moeller mortgages the cathedral to pay for necessary repairs and assessments ($100,000).

January 1925 – Funeral Liturgy for Archbishop Moeller, celebrated by Cardinal Patrick Hayes of New York.

August 13, 1925 – Cardinal Mundelein presides at the installation of Archbishop John T. McNicholas, O.P., as Archbishop of Cincinnati.

September 9, 1926 – W.L.W. radio broadcasts the 700th anniversary celebration of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, Archbishop of Santa Fe. Archbishop McNicholas was the preacher.

1927 – Cathedral Employment Bureau opened. Applicants for jobs outnumber openings.

1927 – New organ is designed and installed in the cathedral.

1928 – Church organists meet at the cathedral for two conferences on Church music.

November 1928 – Council of Catholic Men opens its national convention with Solemn Pontifical Mass.

1930 – Improvements made to the cathedral: new glass above doors, vestibule frescoed, 8th Street yard converted to parking.

1931 – Fund Drive raises $12,659.40 for interior refurbishing under the supervision of Clement Barnhorn. New floors laid and sanctuary is enlarged.

June 10, 1931 – Msgr. Urban Vehr is consecrated Bishop of Denver, in the newly refurbished cathedral.

June 28, 1932 – National Catholic Education Association opens its national convention with Pontifical Mass.

August 1931 – Depression brings Catholics and non-Catholics together on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings in August for prayers for the unemployed and relief of the suffering.

1937 – Cathedral organizes a Red Cross Unit to assist in relief efforts with the disastrous 1937 flood.

1938 – Cathedral status transferred from St. Peter in Chains to St. Monica, Clifton Heights. St. Peter in Chains is now called “The Old Cathedral.”

September 1941 – The once highly successful Cathedral Breakfast Room is closed.

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1943 – Enrollment in St. Peter’s School falls below 50 students. It becomes a school for “specialized instruction.”

June 1945 – In preparation for the centennial of the Old Cathedral, modest renovation were made.

1951 – Archbishop Alter declares “we are going home” beginning a 5 year process of complete renovation and reconstruction of the Cathedral.

December 1956 – Cathedral Clergy and Sisters of Precious Blood move into new rectory and convent in Cathedral complex.

February 22, 1957 – New Chapel for the Archbishop adjacent to the sacristies was consecrated by Archbishop Alter.

February 24, 1957 – Consecration of 12 new bells and reconsecration of 1 original bell for Cathedral spire.

September 1957 – A helicopter had to be used to remove a rope that had become stuck to the top of the Cathedral spire.

November 1, 1957 – New High Altar and Blessed Sacrament Chapel Altars Consecrated November 3, 1957 – Rededication of St. Peter in Chains Cathedral after 5 years of complete renovation and expansion. This service begins a week of special celebrations.

November 10, 1957 - Solemn Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving presided by Edward Cardinal Mooney with over 70 Bishops and Abbots in attendance.

December 25, 1957 – Midnight Mass for Christmas was celebrated by Archbishop Alter for the first time facing the congregation.

December 11, 1957 – Cathedral pastor Bishop Clarence Issenmann made Bishop of Columbus. Msgr. Francis Kennedy appointed pastor.

May 25, 1958 – Society of Jesus presents major relic of St. Robert Bellarmine to the Cathedral.

June 17, 1958 – Most Rev. Paul Leibold consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati.

August 1958 – National Liturgical Week Conference held at Cathedral.

1959 –Giacomo Cardinal Lercaro, Archbishop of Bologna celebrates Mass at the Cathedral September 27, 1960 – Archbishop Alter Day in Cincinnati honors 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination.

Event included civic and liturgical observances. Francis Cardinal Spellman presided over Mass at the Cathedral and Richard Cardinal Cushing preached.

May 28, 1961 – Knights of Columbus State Convention held at Cathedral. Mass celebrated in English in Byzantine Right by Bishop Nicholas Elko.

October 1, 1961 – Third Order of St. Francis sponsors a rally for interracial understanding at the Cathedral.

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June 26, 1962 – The Cincinnati Beautiful Committee honors the Cathedral as a “place of special beauty” in the city.

December 22, 1963 – Citywide Memorial Service held in honor of President John F. Kennedy.

May 29, 1964 – Knights of Columbus State Convention held at Cathedral November 29, 1964 - Archbishop Alter celebrates Mass inaugurating the use of English. It was aired live on local television.

April 1965 – Palm Sunday Pontifical Mass broadcast nationally in color on NBC. June 15, 1965 – Bishop Edward McCarthy consecrated at the Cathedral.

August 29, 1966 – First Annual Pontifical Mass honoring Golden Wedding Anniversaries celebrated at the Cathedral. This celebration is still held annually.

January 1967 – First meeting of Archdiocesan Pastoral Council held in Cathedral Synod Hall May 26-28, 1967 – Knights of Columbus State Convention held at the Cathedral.

April 11, 1968 – Cathedral hosts Cincinnati interfaith memorial service for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. April 6, 1969 – Solemn Pontifical Mass of Easter televised nationwide on NBC. October 2, 1969 – Installation of Archbishop Paul Leibold as Archbishop of Cincinnati.

August 14, 1970 – Msgr. Robert Amann appointed Pastor.

April 12 – 15, 1971 – Catholic Liberians Conference held in Cincinnati with the liturgies taking place at the Cathedral.

October 23, 1971 – Pontifical Mass celebrating 150th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with Archbishop Luigi Raimondi, Apostolic Delegate as principal celebrant. Archdiocesan Synod also promulgated at same Mass.

October 24, 1971 – New Auxiliary Archbishop Nicholas Elko celebrates Mass in the Cathedral for first time as auxiliary archbishop.

June 1, 1972 – Archbishop Paul Leibold dies.

June 7, 1972 – Pontifical Funeral for Archbishop Leibold, Archbishop Luigi Raimondi, Apostolic Delegate principal celebrant.

November 21, 1972 – Archbishop Joseph Bernardin appointed Archbishop of Cincinnati.

December 19, 1972 – Installation of Archbishop Joseph Bernardin as Archbishop of Cincinnati.

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April 30, 1973 – Cathedral receives donation of additional land from Walter and George McDonald Foundation.

This additional space expands the size of the parking lot and protects the Cathedral from having new construction built closely adjacent to it.

June 19, 1974 – St. Theresa of Calcutta is presented with the Peace Award of the North American Federation of the Third Order of St. Francis at a ceremony celebrated in the Cathedral.

December 20, 1974 – Most Rev. Daniel Pilarczyk ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati.

June 5, 1975 – Archbishop Joseph Bernardin reconsecrates the Archdiocese to the Sacred Heart of Mary during a solemn Mass at the Cathedral.

April 18, 1976 – Relief of newly canonized St. Elizabeth Anne Seton added to the Baptistery.

April 26, 1976 – Pontifical Mass celebrated by Most Rev. Joseph Bernardin to celebrate his 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood.

July 6, 1976 – Pontifical Mass celebrating the Bicentennial of the United States.

June 8, 1976 – Special concert held at the Cathedral sponsored by Xavier University commmerating200 years of Sacred Music in the United States in honor of the United States Bicentennial.

August 31, 1976 – Rev. Carl Moeddel appointed Pastor of the Cathedral.

September 2, 1976 – St. John Paul II, while serving as Cardinal Archbishop of Cracow visits the Cathedral.

September 26, 1976 – First Permanent Deacons ordained at the cathedral by Most Rev. Joseph Bernardin.

August 23, 1977 – Archbishop Alter dies. He funeral service was attended by Archbishops and Bishops from across the United States at the Cathedral.

June 13, 1977 – Archbishop Bernardin celebrated a special Mass for those who died in the Beverly Hill Supper Club Fire.

August 7, 1977 – Cathedral hosts biennial convention of the International Circle of the Daughters of Isabella.

December 1977 – Statue of St. John Neumannn sculpted by Robert Koepnick added to the Baptistery.

October 20, 1979 – Mass of Thanksgiving held at Cathedral to honor Seminary’s sesquicentennial.

July 8, 1982 – Archbishop Bernardin transferred to Chicago.

October 30, 1982 – Archbishop Pilarczyk appointed Archbishop of Cincinnati.

December 20, 1982 – Archbishop Pilarczyk installed as Archbishop of Cincinnati July 25, 1984 – Bishop James Garland ordained at the Cathedral as an Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati.

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August 1, 1985 – Rev. Thomas Nolker appointed Pastor.

November 1, 1985 – Sisters of the Good Shepherd celebrate 150th anniversary of the founding of their order at the Cathedral.

January 11, 1987 – Cathedral begins offering guided tours following Sunday Mass on the second Sunday of every month.

February 1, 1987 – Mass honoring the sesquicentennial of St. Aloysius Orphanage held at the Cathedral.

May 3, 1987 – Archdiocesan Choir Festival held at the Cathedral.

May 7, 1987 – Ground broken for Elevator Entrance to the Cathedral.

November 8, 1987 – Cathedral Pipe Organ Rededicated by Archbishop Pilarczyk following complete restoration and renovation of the instrument.

December 25, 1987 – Cathedral begins an annual tradition of decorating a Christmas Tree with ornaments representing each of the parishes of the Archdiocese.

February 26, 1988 – Arsonist attempts to set fire to the Cathedral, damaging one kneeler and one pew before the fire was extinguished.

March 13, 1988 – New Elevator Entrance to the Cathedral was dedicated by Archbishop Pilarczyk.

May 6, 1988 – Cathedral honored as an “enduring” landmark by the Greater Cincinnati Beautiful Committee.

August 4, 1988 – Marine Corp League & Auxiliary National Convention holds memorial service at Cathedral.

August 7, 1988 – Mass celebrated at the Cathedral attended by State Governor’s from across the USA as part of the National Governors’’ Association Meeting.

August 24, 1998 – Glenmary Home Missionaries celebrate their Golden Jubilee at the Cathedral.

December 28, 1998 – Cathedral hosts interfaith service as part of Cincinnati’s Bicentennial Celebrations.

September 16, 1990 – Little Sisters of the Poor celebrate 150th anniversary of their order at the Cathedral.

August 1, 1991 – Rev. James Bramlage appointed Pastor June 4, 1994 – Archbishop Pilarczyk awarded the Officer Cross of the Order of Merit from the Republic of Poland at a ceremony in the Synod Hall of the Cathedral.

August 14, 1994 – National Kolping Convention Mass celebrated at the Cathedral by Archbishop Pilarczyk.

September 25, 1994 – Hal Topkins steps down as Cathedral organist after 29 years of service to the Cathedral.

Anthony DiCello becomes new Cathedral Music Director.

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July 24-27, 1995 – The National Association of Pastoral Musicians sponsor a series of concerts of sacred music at the Cathedral in conjunction with their convention.

August 6, 1995 – Ursuline Sisters of Brown County celebrate 150th Anniversary with liturgy at the Cathedral.

November 5, 1995 – 150th Anniversary of the Cathedral’s Consecration was celebrated with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Pilarczyk and other bishops with connections to the Cathedral including Arcbishop Edward McCarthy, Archbishop Emeritus of Miami.

November 14, 1995 – Special concert by the vocal ensemble Chanticleer in honor of the Cathedral’s 150 anniversary.

June 16, 1996 – Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrates 175th Anniversary with Pontifical Liturgy at the Cathedral celebrated by Archbishop Pilarczyk and bishops representing the (arch)dioceses that have been formed from the original territory of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

September 22, 1996 – Ursuline Academy celebrates its Centennial with Mass celebrated by Bishop Carl Moeddel at the Cathedral.

November 21, 1996 – Memorial Service for Cardinal Bernardin, former Archbishop of Cincinnati, celebrated at Cathedral by Archbishop Pilarczyk.

September 1997 – Cathedral hosts special exhibit of crucifixes .

November 30, 1997 – Cathedral seals one door to serve as the Holy Door for the upcoming Great Jubilee in 2000.

May 1998 – Statues of Angels that originally flanked the High Altar of the Cathedral from 1845-1951 were donated to the Cincinnati Art Museum. They are important to the artistic history of Cincinnati as being some of the first European sculptures to come to the city.

December 19, 1999 – Mass celebrated honoring the 25th Anniversary of Archbishop Pilarczyk’s episcopal ordination. Concelebrants included 6 Cardinals, 10 Archbishops and over 50 Bishops.

January 21, 2000 – Archbishop Pilarczyk celebrates special liturgy in honor of the Great Jubilee.

April 11, 2000 – Bishop John J. Kaising ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Military Services at the Cathedral.

April 25, 2004 – David Klingshirn ordained as Cathedral’s first permanent deacon.

May 30, 2004 – Cathedral celebrates 40th anniversary of the Ordination of Fr. James Bramlage, Pastor November 4, 2007 – Archbishop Pilarczyk celebrates Mass honoring 50th anniversary of the Cathedral’s renovation.

December 16, 2007 – Archbishops Pilarczyk celebrates 25th anniversary as Archbishop of Cincinnati with Mass at the Cathedral.

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April 10, 2008 – Cathedral hosts funeral for two fire fighters killed in the line of duty.

December 7, 2008 – Archbishop Dennis Schnurr formally welcomed to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as CoAdjutor Archbishop.

June 26, 2009 – Cathedral hosts Concert and Hymn Festival in honor of Pauline Year.

July 1, 2011 – Rev. Barry Windholtz appointed Pastor.

July 1, 2017 – Rev. Jan Schmidt appointed Pastor.

July 10-14, 2017 – Cathedral hosts liturgies and concerts for the National Association of Pastoral Musicians Convention.

April 3-5, 2018 – Cathedral hosts some liturgies for National Catholic Educational Association Convention

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