About St. John the Baptist · Cincinnati, Ohio
St. John the Baptist Parish in Dry Ridge, Cincinnati, is part of the Blessed Trinity Family of Parishes, formed in 2022 by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to foster collaboration among Corpus Christi, St. John Neumann, and St. John the Baptist. The parish is rooted in over 150 years of history, beginning with a school in 1846 and its first church in 1860, and continues to serve its community through worship, faith formation, and outreach. It hosts regular Masses, festivals, and volunteer opportunities, including its annual Chicken Dinner and Sacred Heritage Tours.
- Established
- 1846
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Cincinnati
Why belong here
Join a vibrant community that offers meaningful worship, youth ministry, and volunteer opportunities like the annual Chicken Dinner and Sacred Heritage Tours. The parish emphasizes evangelization, service, and Eucharistic-centered life, welcoming all to participate in its ministries and sacraments.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
History
The parish began with a school in 1846, followed by the construction of its first church in 1860. Over time, it has evolved through three church buildings, reflecting its growth and commitment to the community. The parish is now part of the Blessed Trinity Family, formed in 2022 to enhance collaboration and resource-sharing among the three parishes.
Ministries
The parish offers youth ministry (Trinitas Jr. and Trinitas), Sacred Heritage Tours, Book Study with Fr. Don, and community events like the annual Chicken Dinner and Festival.
- Youth Ministry (Trinitas Jr. and Trinitas)
- Sacred Heritage Tours
- Book Study with Fr. Don
- Festival and Chicken Dinner
Faith Formation
The parish offers Book Study with Fr. Don on Thursdays at 1:30pm and 6:30pm, reading 'With Burning Hearts, A Meditation on the Eucharistic Life' by Henri J.M. Nouwen.
Worship
Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 8:30 am. Livestream Mass is available for all three parishes. Special Mass times include a Saturday Vigil Mass at 3pm on August 1st.