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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Founded:

  • Established in 1959, to serve the southwestern part of Kettering and nearby neighborhoods.

Key Points:

  • Named for St. Charles Borromeo, a 16th-century reforming bishop and cardinal.

  • Like its sister parishes, it opened with a combined school and church facility and expanded quickly.

  • St. Charles has emphasized family faith formation, excellent parish education, and robust youth programs.

  • The parish has maintained a reputation for its large, welcoming community and dedication to sacramental life.

  • Over the years, it has modernized its campus and deepened connections with local outreach efforts.

A church with a brick exterior, white columns, steps, and a tall steeple topped with a cross, against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

St. Albert the Great Church

Founded:

  • On July 13, 1939, Archbishop John T. McNicholas set in motion the journey of faith for a parish to be known as St. Albert the Great. From a rural mission church with fewer than fifty parishioners at its first Mass, St. Albert the Great Parish has grown to a community of over two thousand families. In its growth as a community of faith, eight pastors have served, providing their capable guidance and direction.

Key Points:

  • Named for St. Albert the Great, the Dominican scholar and Doctor of the Church.

  • Started with a combined church and school building, quickly followed by expansion as the parish grew.

  • The parish school has long been a key ministry, providing Catholic education to generations of students.

  • Known for its friendly atmosphere and strong community involvement.

  • The worship space has seen thoughtful renovations to adapt to the parish’s liturgical and pastoral needs.

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Church of the Ascension

Founded:

  • Established in 1955 to serve the growing post-WWII Catholic population in the Kettering suburbs.

Key Points:

  • Began with Masses held in a temporary building; the original church was dedicated soon after.

  • The parish quickly expanded with the construction of a school to serve parish families.

  • Over the years, Ascension has added new facilities, renovated worship space, and strengthened its outreach ministries.

  • The community has a reputation for warm hospitality, active ministries for all ages, and strong liturgical music.

  • Today, Ascension remains a vibrant spiritual home for thousands of families.

St. Albert was the first Catholic Church in Kettering and grew rapidly. When Ascension was formed, some of the boundaries of St. Albert was transferred over to Ascension. When St. Albert school census went beyond our capacity St. ALbert sent many students over to St. Charles. The Holy Spirit has always had our 3 campuses connected!