Parish History
Over 35 years, our parish has grown from 500 families celebrating weekly Mass in Freedom Elementary School to a thriving community of 3,400 families; taking part in 90+ ministries and representing one of the largest single parishes in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Testimonials
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Dave and Michelle Meyer
“I have such fond memories of the early days, such as celebrating Mass at Freedom Elementary. To say taking Mass “on the road” every Sunday could be chaotic is an understatement…”
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Jack and Lois Latzy
“Heading into the unknown: we found ourselves in the area that was mapped out to be the new parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe. All Catholics living in that area were going to be considered St. Max parishioners for the next two years, after which time they could register at another parish if they wished. We embraced the adventure but not without a little trepidation…”
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Tim and Joan Stoltz
“Just one moment Father Porter. Let me get the baby before we continue our interview!” We were in my home, as I didn’t have a babysitter. Fr. Porter offered to come to me! That is how my journey as a St. Max Staff person began! It was 1991 and St. Max was ready to hire a full-time youth minister…”
2024
Fall of 2022 began a $1.3 million dollar campaign to build and furnish a new community room and meeting room. Soft open was celebrated on
December 1st, 2024!
2018
St. Max establishes an international relationship with St. Patrick’s, Soroti Uganda - dedicated to a mutual sharing of gifts within the Body of Christ.
2011
Church installs improved sound system with acoustical panels, an outdoor stations of the cross, and Knights of Columbus install ‘Rachel’ statue on church grounds.
2003
On September 14, 2003, St. Max broke ground for new offices off of the gathering space and officially moved in July of 2004.
2001
A $5.5 million dollar campaign is completed, and on December 23, 2001, Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk presided over the dedication Mass of our new church.
1994
Franciszek Gajowniczek, the prisoner for whom St. Maximilian Kolbe gave his life, visited the parish. It was his goal to visit all parishes dedicated to St. Maximilian Kolbe.
1992
With the completion of the parish rectory in 1991, the parish offices moved into the basement of the rectory.
On November 22, the dedication and first Mass was said in the new parish center.
1989
On July 6, 1989 the Archdiocese of Cincinnati announced the founding of a new parish, Archbishop Pilarczyk chose St. Maximilian Kolbe, WWII Polish martyr, as the patron saint.
