Vision Statement

A joyful Catholic community who welcomes, inspires and challenges all to be Christ-like.

Mission/Purpose Statement

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.

Transforming our Future – Become Part of What is Next!

Exciting News About Our Beacons of Light Progress!

In June of 1955, Father Arnold F. Witzman received a call from Archbishop Karl J. Alter to move from Cincinnati to Dayton to organize a new parish—a parish which came to be known as The Church of the Ascension.  Ascension's historical milestones can be found here.

On July 1, 2022, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Beacons of Light Program was implemented.  As part of this process, St. Albert the Great, St. Charles Borromeo, and the Church of the Ascension became one Parish Family known as the Kettering Catholic Community.  For more information about the Beacons of Light Program, go here.

Our Family of Parishes

Join us as we journey together as the Kettering Catholic Community!

GO HERE to visit St. Albert

GO HERE to visit St. Charles

Pastoral Priority Plan

On July 14, 2024, our new Pastoral Priority Plan was announced.  This plan is the result of our leadership team working with the Catholic Leadership Institute and our Envisioning Team over the past nine months.  The plan includes our Vision, Mission, Values, and three priorities, with 2-3 goals for each.

Go here to see the 2024 Pastoral Priority Plan

Go here to see Fr. Tom Nevels' letter explaining the Next Generation Parish Plan

Go here to see who is on the Envisioning Team

Go here to read an article about the Kettering Catholic Community featured at the Catholic Leadership Institute