Beacons of Light - Pastoral Planning

What is the Beacons of Light?

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The Guiding Principles of the Beacons of Light

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A letter to the faithful of the Marion Catholic Community

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Beacons of Light is a multiyear process of pastoral planning for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Rooted in prayer, groupings of parishes will come together as one faith community. These new Families of Parishes will be stronger together, focused more on mission than on maintenance. In the Families of Parishes we will grow closer to God, follow Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit and radiate Christ in our lives.

This page will be updated periodically as we move forward in the different phases.


​"The parish is a beacon that radiates the light of faith and thus responds to the deepest and truest desires of the human heart, giving meaning and hope to the lives of individuals and families."
— POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI,
DECEMBER 10, 2006
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati Parish Vitality Report - Fall 2023
A Letter to the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati from Archbishop Schnurr - Leadership (January 24, 2024)
A PASTORAL RESPONSE TO THE RECENT "SAVE OUR STEEPLES" MEETINGS & FACEBOOK POSTINGS
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Parishioners,
Some have asked about the “save our steeples” FB posts and meetings in our local area. This was created by and is being driven by a couple from one of our parishes opposed to the Beacons of Light focus on becoming one canonical parish. While there may be helpful information shared from the Archdiocese and website on possible modifications to parishes, Fr. Ken is concerned by the methods being used by the organizers and some of the suggestions being made. 

Please take a moment to watch the series of videos highlighting Christ Our Light Family of Parishes.  Fr. Ken's hope and prayer is that we focus our efforts on Christ Our light and use our time, energy and resources radiating the Light of Christ to all.

Beacons of Light Pastoral Planning Process