When Archbishop Purcell decided to build a shrine in honor of the Blessed Mother, he chose Mt. Adams because it was one of the highest points that overlooked downtown Cincinnati. Immaculata Church served the German speaking immigrants, and not long after, Holy Cross Church was built to serve the many Irish immigrants. For over a hundred years, the thriving family-oriented Mt. Adams neighborhood was self-sufficient and provided all the services that families needed. At one time there were five grocery stores, a dry goods store, and two fruit stores. There was also a bakery, a drycleaner, a shoemaker, a movie theatre, and its own bowling alley!
By 1970 the demographics of Mt. Adams had changed significantly. Fewer families were living on the Hill, and the catholic population decreased significantly. Today, one parish, combined as Holy Cross - Immaculata, serves about 250 families. We are asking for the support of the larger community to ensure that this sacred shrine will be a place where people come to pray for another hundred years!
Join the
Holy Cross - Immaculata
Honor and Memorial Society
The Tree of Life Honor and Memorial Society allows you to provide a lasting memory for family members or friends who have died or honor the members of your family who have considered Holy Cross-Immaculata to be their spiritual home.
For a Donation of $1,500, you can designate one leaf on the Tree of Life in honor of your family or someone you love.
Questions? Email or Call the Office
Riverview Catholics St. Vincent de Paul Conference
Volunteer opportunities (ministries):
1) Administrative support
2) Home visits provide basic emergency assistance (food, clothing, rent, utilities, prescription drugs, and furniture) and spiritual support to neighbors in need
3) Distributing Holy Communion (Eucharistic visits on Sundays at nearby nursing homes or to homebound parishioners
4) Annual special projects
Team goal: build our faith and friendships together by serving our neighbors in need!
If you are ready to make a difference in our community and join our St. Vincent de Paul team, please reach out to
Don Saelinger at 513-543-9049 or dsaelinger@icloud.com or
Sharon Weckel at 513-235-1706 or sweckel223@gmail.com.
Our custom-designed rosaries depict the beautiful artwork of the church and come in three different colors. They are a lasting keepsake and a wonderful gift for anyone who has a special devotion to the Blessed Mother or who has enjoyed visiting this sacred shrine. If you would like an HCI rosary, visit or call the Parish Office, OR purchase a custom rosary on our WeShare site:
