Defining Moment

In September, Cincinnati hosts the fifth National Eucharistic Congress. The four-day event opens with a pontifical Mass at the cathedral and includes Eucharistic processions. Its purpose is to inspire a greater devotion to the Eucharist.

Hamilton Catholic High School becomes the first regional Catholic high school. Instead of individual parishes organizing a secondary school, local parishes share resources for this school. In the following decades, more centralized high schools are added.

The first Holy Name Rally is held in Mount Adams with participation from four parishes. By 1911, the rally becomes an annual event, involving most parishes in the archdiocese and becoming a mainstay for lay Catholics to publicly demonstrate their faith.

The first Knights of Columbus chapters are established in the archdiocese. This fraternal organization is founded to aid the poor, widow and orphan and continues to offer assistance locally and beyond.

St. Gregory Preparatory Seminary opens for high school- and college-age students who are discerning the priesthood. It closes in 1907 but is reopened in 1929 in Mount Washington. Dwindling numbers led to its final closure in 1980.

The Second Black Catholic Congress is held in Cincinnati on July 8, 9, and 10. The congress focuses on education and the establishment of an industrial school for Black Americans. Archbishop Elder is among the speakers.