About Resurrection of Our Lord · Cincinnati, Ohio
Resurrection of Our Lord is a Roman Catholic parish in the Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, established in 1919 and now served from a present church building completed in 1955. It is a parish of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and, since the 2021 'Beacons of Light' pastoral initiative, is grouped with St. Lawrence, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. William as the Westside Catholic Family of Parishes under a single pastor. The parish also anchors Romero Academy at Resurrection, a blended-learning Catholic PK-8 school that serves Price Hill families, and offers faith formation for children and youth, OCIA/RCIA, and the annual Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession with its sister parishes.
- Established
- 1919
- Patron
- The Resurrection of Our Lord (Jesus Christ, Risen)
- Rector
- Rev. Zachary W. Cecil
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati (Roman Catholic)
Why belong here
Resurrection of Our Lord is a welcoming Price Hill parish rooted in more than a century of Catholic life on Cincinnati's west side, with Mass offered daily and on weekends in a 1955 church. Families find a complete Catholic school through Romero Academy at Resurrection (PK-8), a faith-formation track for children in GIFT (K-5) and EDGE (6-8), Confirmation preparation for high schoolers, and OCIA/RCIA for adults. As part of the Westside Catholic Family of Parishes, parishioners also share vibrant sacramental life with neighboring St. Lawrence, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. William — including the annual Corpus Christi procession through the West Side — and benefit from shared clergy and ministries.
Mass times at Resurrection of Our Lord
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Sunday 10:15-10:45 AM (before the 11:00 AM Mass)
Welcome to Resurrection of Our Lord Parish
Resurrection of Our Lord is a Roman Catholic parish in the Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati's West Side, founded in 1919 and now worshipping in a present church building completed in 1955. It is one of the four parishes of the Westside Catholic Family of Parishes alongside St. Lawrence, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. William, all sharing clergy and ministries under the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Beacons of Light plan.
- Founded 1919 by St. Lawrence Parish
- Present church completed 1955
- Located at 1750 First Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
- Part of Westside Catholic Family of Parishes
Westside Catholic Family of Parishes
Launched in 2021 as part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Beacons of Light pastoral planning, the Westside Catholic Family of Parishes unites Resurrection of Our Lord with three sister parishes under one pastor, Rev. Zachary W. Cecil. The family shares parochial vicars, deacons, faith formation, sacramental preparation, and a common mission to 'create a solid Catholic culture on the West side of Cincinnati through authentic worship, strong devotion, and loving outreach.'
- St. Lawrence — 3680 Warsaw Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205; 513-921-0328
- St. Teresa of Avila — 1175 Overlook Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238; 513-921-9200 (houses the shared parish office)
- St. William — 4108 W. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45205; 513-921-0247
- Resurrection of Our Lord — 1750 1st Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205; 513-921-9200
- Common pastor: Rev. Zachary W. Cecil ([email protected])
Parish Clergy and Staff
Resurrection of Our Lord is served by the clergy team of the Westside Catholic Family of Parishes, listed in the family's weekly bulletin. In addition to the pastor and parochial vicars, retired assisting clergy and three deacons minister across the four parishes. Local parish staff include a music director and business manager.
- Rev. Zachary W. Cecil — Pastor ([email protected])
- Rev. Jeff Stegbauer — Parochial Vicar ([email protected])
- Rev. Mark Watkins — Parochial Vicar ([email protected])
- Rev. Gadagotti Arogyaiah — Parochial Vicar
- Rev. Robert Keller — Retired Assisting Clergy (former Resurrection pastor)
- Deacon George Bruce (513-921-0247, [email protected])
- Deacon Tracy Jamison (513-921-0328)
- Deacon Dave Steinwert (513-921-9200, [email protected])
- Ms. Mary Emmett — Music Director
- Mrs. Mandy Stanley — Business Manager
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Children and youth formation is offered through the Westside Catholic Family's GIFT (K-5) and EDGE (6-8) programs, the Westside Catholic Parish School of Religion (WCPSR) for public-school students, Confirmation preparation for high schoolers, and ongoing Youth Ministry. Adult formation is centered in the shared OCIA/RCIA process.
- GIFT (Grades K-5): two Sunday morning sessions per month, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, with home lessons for other weeks
- EDGE (Grades 6-8): first three Wednesdays each month, 7:00-8:15 PM
- WCPSR (Grades 2-8) — coordinator Maria Williams, [email protected], 513-921-9200 x117
- Confirmation preparation for high-school youth — eligibility, sponsor activities, two service projects, retreat, saint-name essay, letter to the Bishop; $125 preparation fee
- Youth Ministry (on-going faith formation)
- OCIA/RCIA — Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Holy Hour, 7:00-8:00 PM instruction at St. William Parish Center
Romero Academy at Resurrection (Catholic School)
The parish's PK-8 school, Romero Academy at Resurrection, operates at 1740 Iliff Avenue as a blended-learning Catholic school. It is managed by Seton Education Partners on behalf of the parish and was created to keep Catholic education accessible for voucher-eligible families on the West Side. The school succeeded the earlier Resurrection parish school through a partnership between Seton and Cincinnati Inner-city Sports Education (CISE).
- Address: 1740 Iliff Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
- Phone: 513-461-2044
- Principal: Mr. John Lane
- Assistant Principal: Ms. Katie Robben
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: @romeroacademyresurrection
- Website: romeroacademies.org
- Model: Seton Education Partners blended learning
Westside Catholic Family Schools
In addition to Romero Academy at Resurrection, the Westside Catholic Family of Parishes includes three other parish schools serving PK-8 students across Price Hill and the surrounding West Side neighborhoods.
- St. Lawrence School — PK-8, 1020 Carson Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205; 513-921-4996; stlawrenceparish.org
- St. Teresa of Avila School — K-8, 1194 Rulison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238; 513-471-4530; stteresa.net
- St. William School — PK-8, 4125 St. Williams Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205; 513-471-2989; swscincinnati.com
- Romero Academy at Resurrection — PK-8, 1740 Iliff Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205; 513-461-2044; romeroacademies.org
Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession
Each year the four Westside Catholic parishes process with the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of Cincinnati's West Side on the Feast of Corpus Christi. The tradition was revived in 1999 (building on St. Teresa of Avila's earlier outdoor-altar processions) and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024, drawing families from all four parishes to sing, pray, host the canopy-bearers, and open their homes for prayer along the route.
- Begins with prayer service at St. Teresa of Avila Church
- Processes through the West Side streets with two home stops
- Concludes with Benediction at St. William Church
- Hosted a leg of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in July 2024
Visiting and Contact
Resurrection of Our Lord Church is on First Avenue off Glenway Avenue, at the traffic light in front of Seton High School. Parish offices and records are administered through the Westside Catholic Family of Parishes office at St. Teresa of Avila, and the parish can be reached by phone, email, or its Facebook page.
- Church: 1750 First Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45205
- Parish phone: 513-471-2700 (alt. 513-921-9200 via Westside Catholic Family office)
- Parish email: [email protected]
- Facebook: facebook.com/ResurrectionWC
- Family website: wscatholic.org (via St. Teresa, St. William, and St. Lawrence parish sites)
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Robert Keller
Pastor of Resurrection of Our Lord in the years leading up to and including the 2021 Beacons of Light reorganization; credited with partnering with Seton Education Partners to save and rebrand the parish school as Romero Academy at Resurrection. Listed as 'Retired Assisting Clergy' for the Westside Catholic Family as of 2023.