Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville (Latin: Dioecesis Steubenvicensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese covering thirteen counties in southeastern Ohio. It is a suffragan see of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The current bishop of the diocese is Bishop Jeffrey Monforton. The seat for the diocese is Holy Name Cathedral in Steubenville.

Diocese of Steubenville

Dioecesis Steubenvicensis
Holy Name Cathedral
Location
Country United States
Territory13 counties in Southeastern Ohio.
Ecclesiastical provinceCincinnati
Statistics
Area5,913 sq mi (15,310 km2)
Population
- Total
- Catholics (including non-members)		(as of 2010)
533,000
38,593 (7.2%)
Parishes54, 3 Missions
Information
DenominationCatholic
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
EstablishedOctober 21, 1944 (76 years ago)
CathedralHoly Name Cathedral
Patron saintImmaculate Heart of Mary
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopJeffrey Marc Monforton
Vicar GeneralVery Rev. James M. Dunfee, V.G., MA, STL
Bishops emeritusGilbert Ignatius Sheldon
Map
Website
diosteub.org

History

Pope Pius XII erected the diocese on October 21, 1944, in territory separated from the Diocese of Columbus.[1][2]

In 2007, Bishop R. Daniel Conlon announced the Diocese would begin to raise funds to construct a new cathedral, Triumph of the Cross, in the West End of Steubenville, near Steubenville Catholic Central High School. The plan entailed combining six parishes in the city (Holy Name Cathedral, Holy Rosary, St. Pius X, St. Anthony's, St. Stanislaus, and Servants of Christ the King) into a centrally–located Cathedral to better accommodate smaller numbers of parishioners in the area and of ordained priests in the Diocese. The six individual parishes forming Triumph of the Cross parish closed June 8, 2008. After raising $8.5 million, Conlon shelved his plan in November 2011 saying that it was far too risky to incur the debt that construction would require.

In June 2013, Conlon's successor, Bishop Jeffrey Monforton, announced that the diocese would retain the current cathedral and renovate it to meet the challenges of the region. His plan included upgraded technology to allow broadcast of Masses and other events to those unable to attend, installing security systems to allow 24-hour visitation and restoring the towers which were removed in a 1957 renovation. He added that when possible, the diocese would employ local residents and firms to perform work and that the diocese would work with nearby Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County to revitalize the neighborhood.[3]

Sex Abuse

On October 31, 2018, the Diocese of Steubenville unveiled a list of 16 clergy and one seminarian who were either credibly accused of or had admitted to sexually abusing minors.[4][5] In November 2018, Diocese of Steubenville priest Henry Christopher Foxhoven, 45, of Glouster, Ohio plead guilty to three counts of sexually battery involving a female minor.[6] As a result of his plea agreement, Foxhoven, who also impregnated his altar girl victim,[7] was sentenced to 12 years in prison and cannot seek an early release.[6] In June 2020, the Vatican defrocked Foxhaven.[8]

Bishops

Bishops of Steubenville
  1. Anthony John King Mussio (1945-1977)
  2. Albert Henry Ottenweller (1977-1992)
  3. Gilbert Ignatius Sheldon (1992-2002)
  4. Robert Daniel Conlon (2002–2011), appointed Bishop of Joliet in Illinois
  5. Jeffrey Marc Monforton (2012-present)

Other priest of this diocese who became bishop

Education

High schools

Universities

Counties

Counties that make up the Roman Catholic Diocese of Steubenville:

Catholic radio serving the diocese
  • WILB "Living Bread Radio" 1060 AM in Canton

Catholic radio outside the diocese offering online and smart phone streaming

References
  1. "Diocese of Steubenville". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2007-02-04.
  2. "Diocese of Steubenville". Giga Catholic. Retrieved 2007-02-04.
  3. Gossett, Dave (June 22, 2013). "Bishop announces cathedral renovation". Herald-Star. Steubenville. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  4. https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/10/31/steubenville-diocese-priests-accused-sexual-abuse/
  5. https://www.wtrf.com/community/diocese-of-steubenville-releases-names-of-16-accused-priests-one-seminarian/
  6. https://wtov9.com/news/local/former-catholic-priest-in-the-diocese-of-steubenville-sentenced-for-sexual-miscconduct
  7. https://abc3340.com/news/nation-world/ohio-priest-arrested-accused-of-impregnating-17-year-old-altar-girl
  8. https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2020/06/steubenville-priest-who-impregnated-teen-defrocked/

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