Beacons of Light
Beacons of Light Pastoral Planning Process
Beacons of Light is a process of pastoral planning to best arrange all the resources of the archdiocese to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples in this particular time and place.
This multi-year process that began in 2022 across the entire Archdiocese of Cincinnati will result in our five parishes coming together as one faith community, using our collective resources to focus more on mission than on maintenance.
Family Pastoral Council Members
The Family Pastoral Council (FPC) is made up of leadership and members from all parishes in our Family. This council functions as a consulting body to the pastor, representing the interests of their respective parishioners.
Clergy
Fr. Henry Hoffmann, Pastor
Fr. Ron Haft, Parochial Vicar
Fr. George Jacquemin, Parochial Vicar
Assumption
Bob Lachmann
Lynn Schultz
St. Bartholomew
Joe Arnold
Joy Niehaus
Ken Radziwon
St. Bernard
Sr. Margie Niemer, OSF
St. Clare
Lisa Doxsee
Marita Hartel
St. Vivian
Tom Ewing
Denise McCabe
Documents
Decree from Archbishop Robert Casey
3/11/2026
Annual Reports
2025 Parishioner Survey Results
Note: Parishioner written comments from the end of the survey have been omitted to maintain confidentiality.
Parishioner Giving Information
9/26/2024
Family Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes
Abridged
2026 Parish Vitality Report
While Beacons of Light has a distinct timeline, with Families of Parishes creating plans toward unification by June 30, 2027, the ultimate goal of the process is for parishes to be healthy, vital communities filled with missionary disciples. The phases, principles, and parameters of Beacons of Light are designed as a framework for Families to move from maintenance to mission.
This Parish Vitality Report draws on the data previously collected and relies heavily on the Annual Planning Reports pastors submitted in November 2025. This report includes insights from the archdiocesan deans and Beacons liaisons, providing a progress report on the Beacons process at the midpoint of implementation. Additionally, most pastors and Family Leadership Teams (FLTs) met with Center for Parish Vitality staff in a Pathway check-in, designed to focus on current progress, challenges, and opportunities for future growth. Updated Mass attendance, sacramental data, and parish financial giving data are collected annually and are included in this report.
The Parish Vitality Report highlights progress and challenges of Beacons of Light. Share your experience in your Family of Parishes by responding to the Parish Vitality Survey.