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Holy Week

Learn more about Holy Week activities around the diocese at the link below!

Parish Holy Week Schedules

SEEK27

The Diocese of Columbus is excited to host SEEK27!

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New Sacrament of Confirmation Policy

The Diocese of Columbus is lowering the age of Confirmation so children can receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit earlier, helping them grow in faith and navigate the challenges of today’s world.

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OUR BISHOP

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes

The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes was ordained and installed as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus on May 31, 2022. He holds a doctorate in moral theology from the Alphonsian Academy in Rome and serves on several USCCB committees and sub-committees.

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THE APPEAL

Together in Mission

Your gift to The Appeal empowers ministries, formation and outreach across 23 counties—help us live out our mission together.

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Pastoral Planning

Pastoral Planning 2025-2026

The Pastoral Planning Survey began at the start of the summer and closed in October, 2025. Parishioners from around the diocese were encouraged to give their feedback on Bishop Fernandes’ four pillars of pastoral planning: Vocations, Catholic Education and Formation, Social Outreach, and Evangelization.

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Bishop Fernandes Expresses Gratitude for the Rule Change for Visas

Bishop Fernandes Expresses Gratitude for the Rule Change for Visas

Bishop Fernandes issued a statement expressing his gratitude for the rule change for visas that will positively impact foreign-born clergy and religious.

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40 Days of Adoration

40 Days of Adoration

Parishes throughout the diocese have Adoration throughout Lent.

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Find A Parish

Find A Parish

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Ministries & Office

EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS

EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS

 VOCATIONS

VOCATIONS

 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

 VICARIATE FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL DOCTRINE

VICARIATE FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL DOCTRINE
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- Bishop Earl K. Fernandes
- Bishop Earl K. Fernandes

“To be called to ministry, to be called even to be a disciple or a Christian, is a great grace. We should not have a sense of entitlement, but rather a sense of and spirit of true service of the Lord. ”

– Bishop Earl K. Fernandes

Latest Articles

Easter Triduum begins in diocese with Cathedral Mass
Easter Triduum begins in diocese with Cathedral Mass
April 2, 2026
Bishop offers special message at Chrism Mass
Bishop offers special message at Chrism Mass
April 1, 2026
Number of Ohioans becoming Catholic sees statewide increase
Number of Ohioans becoming Catholic sees statewide increase
April 2, 2026
Century-old home consecrated as convent by bishop
Century-old home consecrated as convent by bishop
April 1, 2026
Silent Saturday or Holy Saturday?
Silent Saturday or Holy Saturday?
March 31, 2026
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Upcoming Events

Welcome Weekend
Apr 17, 2026
Welcome Weekend

This weekend has been set aside for young men aged 18-35 to explore seminary life at Mt St…

Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology 6616 Beechmont Ave Cincinnati, OH
All Day
Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
May 23, 2026
Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Join us for the ordination to the Sacred Priesthood of Our Lord Jesus Christ! Please RSVP …

St. Joseph Cathedral
All Day
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