St Francis Seraph Closes After 167 Years | Cincinnati News

Sunday saw the emotional farewell to St. Francis Seraph, a 167-year-old church in Over-the-Rhine packed with lifelong members and curious onlookers, who even sang a tear-jerking “Francis’ Way” instead of “My Way.” Closing due to national Franciscan consolidation and shifting neighborhood demographics, the church was more than a place of worship—it was a community lifeline for German immigrants, Appalachian migrants, and beyond, offering school, soup kitchen, and now continuing its mission through new parish partnerships and ongoing ministries. Though the building is shuttering and the land is up for sale, the spirit of service lives on. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d49d5f29aebc7239