Christmas Eve 2026 · Updated November 7, 2026
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Ohio
Every Catholic church we list in Ohio with a Christmas Eve service on Thursday, December 24, 2026, by city.
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Cincinnati
- Bellarmine Chapel · Xavier University · 2026 times not posted yet
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
- Church of the Resurrection · Bond Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
- Old St. Mary's Church · Over-the-Rhine · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. William Church · West Price Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Xavier Church · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Cleveland
- Blessed Trinity Parish · West Park · 2026 times not posted yet
- Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
- Holy Name Church · Slavic Village · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Malachi Oratory (St. Patrick Parish) · Ohio City · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Patrick Parish West Park · West Park · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church · West Side · 2026 times not posted yet
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Columbus
- Christ the King Catholic Church · East Side · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Cecilia Catholic Church · West Side · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Joseph Cathedral · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Patrick Church · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
All Christmas Eve services in Ohio · Catholic services across the United States
Questions
How do I find a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass near me in Ohio?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every Catholic church we have found with a Christmas Eve service, with its address, a map link and a link to the church's own schedule.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many Catholic churches in Ohio hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 16 Catholic churches in 3 cities in Ohio. None have posted 2026 times yet; we add them as each church posts.
Which cities in Ohio are on this page?
Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. We add cities as we research them.
Which cities in Ohio have the most Catholic Christmas Eve services listed?
The most listings so far are in Cincinnati (6), Cleveland (6) and Columbus (4).
When do churches post their Christmas Eve times?
Most churches post between late November and mid December. We check every church on this page each week and add 2026 times as soon as they appear on the church's own page.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?
Family and candlelight services are usually the busiest of the year. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early helps with parking and seating together, especially with young children.
Are Christmas Eve services okay for young children?
Yes. Family and children's services are planned with kids in mind, and many churches welcome little ones at every service. Some offer a nursery or a family room; each church's page has the details.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find with a Christmas Eve service, in the same format, and every tradition the same way. No church pays to be listed or to be placed higher.
Is this page connected to any church or faith?
No. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book. This is a free public listing of Christmas Eve service times and addresses, and it does not endorse any church or faith.
How can a church add or correct its listing?
Church staff can email kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com with the church's name and a link to its Christmas Eve page. We check corrections against the church's own page, usually within 24 hours.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Cincinnati?
Yes. We list Bellarmine Chapel, Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, Church of the Resurrection and Old St. Mary's Church in Cincinnati.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Cleveland?
Yes. We list Blessed Trinity Parish, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Holy Name Church and St. Malachi Oratory (St. Patrick Parish) in Cleveland.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Columbus?
Yes. We list Christ the King Catholic Church, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, St. Joseph Cathedral and St. Patrick Church in Columbus.
Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Every tradition is listed the same way. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com.