Our Mission

Over the past forty years, Holy Name Church has become a beacon to Pro-Life Catholics across the tri-state area. Through the generosity of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Holy Name has hosted a weekly Saturday morning Mass and prayer service, 40 Days for Life events, Cincinnati's "mini-march for life", numerous rosary processions, countless hours of adoration, novenas, and many other gatherings in defense of Life.

After the overturning of Roe. Vs. Wade, abortion has become illegal in Kentucky and Indiana with few exceptions. However, with the passing of "Issue 1", abortion was "enshrined" in Ohio's constitution in November 2023. Preserving Holy Name as a place of prayer has taken on renewed urgency as Ohio has become a destination for women seeking abortions from neighboring states and beyond. The Planned Parenthood facility on Auburn Avenue has become Ohio’s busiest abortion facility, with nearly half of the abortions reported there involving surgical procedures, according to the Ohio Department of Health’s preliminary monthly reports. While abortion pills account for the majority of abortions nationally, Cincinnati’s proximity to states where surgical abortions are largely prohibited has positioned this facility as a destination for those procedures.

Just a short walk away, Holy Name stands as a beacon of life and hope. Its location near the University of Cincinnati also offers an opportunity to reach young women facing unexpected pregnancies with compassion, practical assistance, and the assurance that they do not have to face their circumstances alone.

The Foundation’s vision is to preserve Holy Name as a central hub for the region’s pro-life community and to create a place of Healing, Reconciliation, and Hope for the victims of abortion. In hopes of partnering with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, its goals include maintaining Jesus’ Eucharistic presence, restoring the weekly Saturday pro-life Mass and prayer vigils, and welcoming organizations that support women and families. At the heart of this mission is a desire to create a place of Sacred Encounter: a place to remember children lost to abortion, accompany grieving mothers and fathers, welcome former abortion workers, and embrace all whose lives have been touched by abortion.

The Holy Name Chapel Foundation is seeking to obtain Holy Name and to make it into a Shrine for the victims of abortion. We hope to be able to ensure that Jesus' Eucharistic presence stays here at this key battle point, restore the weekly Saturday pro-life Mass and prayer vigils, preserve this central "hub" for the pro-life groups of the tri-state, and ultimately to turn the church into a place of hope and healing for the mothers and families of aborted children as well as abortion workers and all who have wounded by abortion.

With the acquisition of the property completed as of October 13th, 2026, the Foundation will begin evaluating the immediate needs and planning for the church's care and restoration. These efforts will help preserve Holy Name for future generations while preparing it to serve this mission.

The Holy Name Chapel Foundation is deeply grateful to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, its benefactors, volunteers, and the many faithful whose prayers and perseverance have helped bring this vision forward. Together, you are helping ensure that this humble church continues to shine as a beacon of Life, a home for prayer, and a place of Mercy for the tri-state region. Thank you!