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Welcome
St Joseph, St Jude and Our Lady of the Visitation are united under the family name of Divine Mercy while retaining their individual parish names and saintly patrons. As a parish Family, we come together to be Apostles of Mercy; to pray for each other and to show mercy, understanding, respect and patience toward one another. Join us on this journey as we ask God to bless our work to become disciples that witnesses His love and mercy to one another and to all the world!
St. Joseph,
North Bend
St. Joseph,
North Bend
25 East Harrison Avenue
North Bend, OH 45052
St. Jude,
Bridgetown
St. Jude,
Bridgetown
5924 Bridgetown Road
Cincinnati, OH 45248-3108
Our Lady of the
Visitation
Our Lady of the
Visitation
3172 South Road
Cincinnati, OH 45248
RCIA
Interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith? We would enjoy walking with you on your spiritual journey and invite you to consider joining others in the RCIA process.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the faith formation program through which those who are new to Catholicism or Christianity in general can learn more about the what the Catholic Church teaches and begin the process of becoming Catholic. Whether you are coming from a different Christian denomination, were baptized Catholic and need to receive the rest of your Sacraments, or are from an entirely different faith tradition, we will walk you through the process from start to finish, and answer all your questions.
For more information, contact:
Ken Meymann
(513) 922-2056
Adult Formation
We offer a wide range of groups, programs, and events for you to grow in your faith. Check out the “News & Announcements” or the bulletin to see what is currently being offered. Or contact one of our Adult Evangelization Coordinators:
Ken Meymann
(513) 922-2056
Beth Scholl
(513) 941-3661
Youth Religious Education
We provide religious instruction (known as catechesis), formation and sacramental preparation to children attending public or non-Catholic private schools. Since parents are the primary religious educators of their children, we seek to partner and support them in this important work.
For more information about classes for Kindergarten thru 8th grade, contact:
Brock Japsen
(513) 347-2228
Lisa Spraul
(513) 347-2228
“The instruction that the catechumens receive during this period should be of a kind that while presenting Catholic teaching in its entirety also enlightens faith, directs the heart toward God, fosters participation in the liturgy, inspires apostolic activity, and nurtures a life completely in accord with the spirit of Christ.”
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults #78
Frequently Asked Questions
The Eucharist is the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. We must be properly prepared to receive it (1 Cor. 11:26-29). A non-Catholic who does not believe in the Real Presence would not be properly prepared to receive the Eucharist.
Currently, our Saturday Vigil Masses are live streamed weekly.
Children at the future of our Church and are welcome at Mass. If you are concerned – but you shouldn’t be – St Jude has a cry room for parents with restless infants and small children.
All three parishes have devices to help the hearing impaired. Please see an usher before Mass. St Jude has a ASL interpreter at 5:00 Mass on Saturday evenings.
Please see an usher before Mass. They will let a Eucharistic Minister know where you are seated, and Holy Communion can be brought to you in the pew.