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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 Parish

Founded:

  • Formed in 1956, responding to the postwar population boom in Kettering.

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.