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Catholic · OH · est. 1845 · Historic register

St. Peter in Chains

325 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

About St. Peter in Chains


St. Peter in Chains is a Catholic church located at 325 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202. St. Peter in Chains was founded in 1845. You can reach St. Peter in Chains at +15134215354.

Patron saint of St. Peter in Chains


Saint Peter

Peter, Apostle

Feast day: Jun 29

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Other churches named after Saint Peter


5 other churches named in honor of Saint Peter are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

From Wikipedia

Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains is a Catholic cathedral of the Latin Church in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The cathedral is a Greek Revival structure located at 8th and Plum streets in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States. It is dedicated to Saint Peter's imprisonment and liberation in Rome.

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St. Peter in Chains through the years


  1. 1845 Founded
  2. 1973-01-18 Added to the National Register

Where is St. Peter in Chains located?


St. Peter in Chains is located at 325 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202. The building sits at coordinates 39.10342, -84.51962, placing it in Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile
Transit within ¼ mile

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 22, 2026.

The neighborhood around St. Peter in Chains


The ZIP code 45202 area around St. Peter in Chains is home to 16,259 residents with a median household income of $86,765 and a median age of 33.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

16,259 Residents in ZIP 45202
33.1 Median age
$86,765 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. Peter in Chains


Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

St. Peter in Chains on the National Register of Historic Places


St. Peter in Chains is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 73001469, added to the Register on 1973-01-18.

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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St. Peter in Chains


5 other US churches in the Neoclassical architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches in the same diocese as St. Peter in Chains


St. Peter in Chains shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 5 other parishes indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as St. Peter in Chains


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1845 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at St. Peter in Chains


Nearest transit Bus stop · 518 ft
Coffee after BLOC Coffee Company · 210 ft

St. Peter in Chains by the numbers


181 Years of continuous worship since 1845
Neoclassical architecture Architectural tradition
Henry Walter Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about St. Peter in Chains


What denomination is St. Peter in Chains?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is St. Peter in Chains located?
St. Peter in Chains is located at 325 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202.
When was St. Peter in Chains founded?
Founded in 1845.
Is St. Peter in Chains on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 73001469, added 1973-01-18.
Who is the patron saint of St. Peter in Chains?
Saint Peter (Peter, Apostle). Feast day: Jun 29.
What is the architecture of St. Peter in Chains?
St. Peter in Chains is a Neoclassical architecture building, designed by Henry Walter.

Photographs of St. Peter in Chains


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Est. 1845 One of 1,278 Catholic churches in OH  ·  See the register →
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