Historic St. Francis Seraph Church, in Over-the-Rhine (OTR), will hold its last Mass on June 28, 2026. The church will be put up for sale, ending a 160 year connection between the parish and the Franciscans.
The friars currently staffing the parish, Pastor Fr. Alan Hirt and Bro. Timothy Sucher, will be reassigned to St. Clements Catholic Church in St. Bernard, Ohio. The Franciscans are encouraging parishioners of St. Francis Seraph to join them at their new home.
“As the friars move through this transition, they hope their presence of many years have nurtured parishioners to continue to be a community of brothers and sisters to each other and to all; thus, a living church that extends beyond buildings into the neighborhoods” Executive Director of Communications and Engagement for the Franciscan Friars of the Providence of Our Lady of Gudalupe, Dr. Kerting Baldwin said…