Archdiocese's Dayton Offices to Move

The Archdiocese is moving out of the Oregon District to North Dayton.  It issued the following press release:

Archdiocese's Dayton Offices to Move

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2010

Dayton administrative offices of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are moving to newly purchased quarters around the end of March, ensuring their long-term presence in Dayton.

“The acquisition of this building in the city of Dayton makes us owners instead of renters,” said the Most Reverend Dennis M. Schnurr, Archbishop of Cincinnati. “This demonstrates our long-term commitment to the Miami Valley. Our new quarters are handicapped-accessible, energy-efficient and easily reached from I-75.

“Our staff supports the ministries of more than 50 local parishes in the region, and this permanent facility will help us more effectively deliver services to our parishes.”

For about 35 years, Dayton offices of the Archdiocese have rented space at the former Holy Trinity School building at 266 Bainbridge Street. Affected by the move are 23 employees of the Offices of Catholic Schools, Evangelization and Catechesis, Catholic Social Action, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Family Life and The Catholic Telegraph, the Catholic Education Collaborative, and HealthSmart Protective Services.

The Archdiocese bought the former State Farm Building at 1436 Needmore Road for a purchase price of $825,000, including the building, acreage, and office furniture and fixtures. The purchase, which closed today, comes after more than a year of exploring other options, including the possibility of renovating existing Church properties.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati is the 26th largest Catholic diocese in the country, with almost 500,000 Catholics, and has the eighth largest network of Catholic schools in terms of enrollment. The 19-county territory includes 218 parishes and 115 Catholic primary and secondary schools.

In case you are not familiar with the new location, here is a map.



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