The Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced today that Father Earl K. Fernandes, of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, has been appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus in Ohio. Bishop-elect Fernandes will be the 13th bishop of the Diocese of Columbus. The diocese has been under the governance of a diocesan …

It has been nearly 20 years since my priestly ordination. My last year of seminary was marked by the horrific acts of violence and terror on 9/11 – the vivid image of the Cross at Ground Zero is unforgettable. I remember reading a newspaper article about lay Catholics walking and …

Vanderburg, Sr. Mary Lawrence (nee: Dorothy Louise) passed quietly into the heart of God on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the age of 96. Dorothy was born on September 25, 1925 to the late Joseph and Mary Ruth Vanderburg in Columbus, Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children, six …

Today, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis has appointed Father Earl K. Fernandes as Bishop-elect of Columbus. I applaud the Holy Father’s appointment of Father Fernandes and I welcome him as the new shepherd of the Catholic faithful of Columbus. Said to be a priest of strong intellect and …

Health Care Workers We pray for health care workers who serve the sick and the elderly, especially in the poorest countries; may they be adequately supported by governments and local communities.

Blessed Jane lived in the French town of Toulouse during the 13th century. A Carmelite monastery was founded in the same town in 1240 which exposed Jane to the Carmelite lifestyle and spirituality. In 1265 when St. Simon Stock, a 13th century reformer of the Carmelites, was passing through Toulouse, Jane …

High on a hill overlooking the city of Cincinnati, many find refuge and the ability to converse with our Lord at the National St. Anthony Shrine and its property. Brother Vince Delorenzo, OFM, its Guardian and groundskeeper, sees firsthand the impact of its surroundings on visitors. “We have 60 acres …

Effective December 4, 2021 Reverend Roberto Carlos Becerra Reyes, (Diocese of Coatzacoalcos), Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Rosary, Greenhills, St. Matthias the Apostle, Cincinnati, and St. Ann Parish, Groesbeck. Effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Reverend Mark Hoying, C.PP.S., Parochial Vicar of NW8 Family of Parishes …

St. Francis Xavier Church is looking for a passionate, Catholic communications professional to serve as the new Marketing & Communications Director and work closely with the pastor, office manager, parish staff, and volunteers to create digital and print communications that keep our parish community connected and thriving. I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION …

Reverend Michael F. Leshney died on Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on November 15, 1945, in Cincinnati. He did his preparatory studies at St. Gregory Seminary and studied theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary of the West. He was ordained on June 2, 1973, at …