The Mother of God Family of Parishes is a Catholic community in Kettering, Ohio, comprising three parishes.
Church of the Ascension, and St. Albert the Great, and St. Charles Borromeo
Archdiocese of Cincinnati
This family of parishes was formed as part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Beacons of Light initiative, which aims to unite neighboring parishes into collaborative communities.
Initially known as the Kettering Catholic Community, the group adopted the name Mother of God Family of Parishes on December of 2024.
VISION: A joyful Catholic community who welcomes, inspires and challenges all to be Christ-like.
MISSION: Rooted in sacramental life, we strive to be a vibrant, active and welcoming Catholic community. We encourage all to give glory and praise to God through knowing and sharing God’s love in our homes, in our communities and throughout the world.
Mother of God Prayer
Mary, Mother of God and our mother,
Dependent on your intercession
we place our Family of Parishes
under your mantle of protection.
As you welcomed Christ into the world,
may we welcome all with a spirit of generous hospitality.
With you as our example of perfect discipleship,
may we inspire both young and old to faithfully follow Jesus.
May your purity and holiness be our model
as we boldly proclaim the truths of God’s love through word and Sacrament.
Guide us, O blessed Virgin, that we might point others to your Son, our Lord.
Protect us, O Mother of the Word Incarnate, from the snares of the Devil.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Amen