Welcome to Our School
My brothers and sisters in the Lord,
I am happy to welcome you to the St. Ignatius of Loyola School. Whether you are new here or whether you are a long-time parent of a St. Ignatius student, you are an important part of our learning community at our parish. Your commitment to Catholic education will have a long-term impact on the beliefs and values held by your children as they grow older. As a graduate of Catholic elementary education, I can surely testify to this.
For all parishioners, it is important to realize that parishes that include schools are one community of faith rather than two. Although parents have primary responsibility of educating their child in the practice of the faith, the church has the duty to assist them, whether through Catholic schooling or the Parish School of Religion (PSR). For generations, parishioners at St. Ignatius have upheld the value of Catholic education, and have offered their time, talents and treasure to make Catholic education effective and affordable to as many as possible. To parents of school children at St. Ignatius, I cannot emphasize enough the need to model the faith for your child. Above all, this means making sure you take part in Sunday (or Saturday evening) Mass. One of the most disheartening confessions I hear from children is that they do not attend Mass on Sundays. When I ask them why, they respond, “Because my parents won’t take me.”
Some of you might be aware of a restructuring process taking place in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati called “Beacons of Light.” This roughly five-year process involves every Catholic parish and school within the archdiocese. Its goal is to create well-resourced and reenergized parishes that will better carry out the evangelizing mission of the church. Although the Beacons of Light will also affect St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, our parish size and vitality allow us to remain a single-site parish under the current restructuring plan.
In the Catholic view, God doesn’t save us individually. God saves us together as one Body of Christ. That’s why if faith is true to the calling of God, it will be lived together. Participation in the life of our parish allows all of us to learn, grow, and find gladness in following Jesus, our life and our hope. May you and your child(ren) find all of these good things in your experience at St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Tom Mannebach
Pastor, St. Ignatius of Loyola Church
(Temporarily Away)
Fr. Tom Bolte, Retired Clergy (Temporary Administrator)
![](https://sainti.org/school/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/IMG_0602-copy.png)
Our Mission
St. Ignatius educates each student by helping to develop their faith and by teaching them academic skills that will last a lifetime. Our programs are designed to celebrate and develop the individual gifts of our students and to assist parents in their efforts to educate the whole child. Our ultimate goal is to graduate students whose lives are examples of the Gospel message.
Calendar
- 28
-
-
28
1st Day of School 24-25 School Year August 28, 2024 *All Day*
-
- 26
-
-
26
7th Grade Confirmation Parent Meeting - Loyola Hall September 26, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
-
- 01
-
-
01
8th Grade DC Trip October 1, 2024 *All Day*
-
- 03
-
-
03
2nd Grade Sacraments Parent Meeting - Loyola Hall October 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
-
- 29
-
-
29
Confirmation Commissioning 7th Grade Student & Sponsor - Church October 29, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
-
- 01
-
-
01
ALL SAINTS DAY November 1, 2024 *All Day*
-
🧐 We spy some Wildcats on the move!
Congratulations to Maya Goertemoeller '16, who graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine with a B.S. in Medical Sciences as well as minors in Psychology and Integrative Health. Maya is the recipient of the Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence, C-Ring Award, Turner Scholar Award, Senior 100 and a member of the University Honors Program.
Anna Voelkerding '16, received the Musketeer Magis Award at Xavier University XSPY Awards! This award celebrates a student athlete who seeks out doing more for the universal good of others while also demonstrating leadership and service.
Congratulations Maya and Anna! ... See MoreSee Less
11 CommentsComment on Facebook
Two of the very best!
Way to go,ladies!
Awesome 👏🏻 congratulations
View more comments
The first of two service camps kicked off this week.
Students, led by Mrs. Burgan, talk about the benefits of serving others and research the organizations they will be serving.
They visited Rees E Price School to work with Keep Cincinnati Beautiful and Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank. They painted bike racks, sign posts, and picnic tables, swept the rubber pellets from the playground back into their area, picked up litter, and planted a few flowers.
One of the students shared the idea that God encourages us to take care of His earth. "We, as human beings are called to be stewards - to take care of the earth and everything in it. This means picking up litter whenever we can, even if we did not make the mess," said Mrs. Burgan.
This is just one example of how our students are already living out the 2024-2025 Parish and School theme of "Be His Disciple." ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Cleaning classrooms?
The PTO July food fundraiser is Tuesday 7/16 at The L’il Goodie Shoppe from 2-7pm. They will donate 10% back to St. Ignatius PTO.
Thanks in advance for your support! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
stignatiuscincy