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The Rev. Henrietta "Henny" Grossoehme came to the cathedral to serve as an associate for pastoral care on a part time basis in September of 2011. She makes pastoral calls to members of the congregation as needed.

"Henny brings a deep passion and experience for pastoral care within a congregation," says Interim Dean Ron DelBene. "I believe her sensitivity to people's needs, skill for planning and organizing and her gracious pastoral personality wll be a blessing to us. She will also be with us for Sunday celebrations, giving us all opportunity to get to know her."

A native of Toledo, Henny earned a B.A. (English and journalism) at Indiana University and then completed her seminary studies at Virginia Theological Seminary. The Diocese of Ohio ordained her in 1992.

She has served as assistant rector of Christ Church in Shaker Heights (Ohio) and as rector of St. Peter's Church in Akron. She most recently served as vicar at Grace Church in Florence, Kentucky.

Henny has also worked as a chaplain for Hospice of Cincinnati and served on two teams that provided home-care for patients and their families.

She completed her Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) with a concentration in palliative care at the Cleveland Clinic.

"I am looking forward to focusing on pastoral care," says Henny. "Meeting people wherever they live or work, hearing their stories, and helping them find where and how God is acting is an honor and privilege."

Henny and her husband, Daniel, moved to Cincinnati in 2003 after Daniel accepted a position as chaplain at Children's Hospital - he is also an Episcopal priest and an area native. They have one son, Nate, a sophomore in high school. The family makes their home in Milford.