4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (345+ words) According to recent data of reported abortions, Greater Columbus Right to Life estimates that an average of 12 babies will die by abortion each day of September and October in Central Ohio. This heartbreaking projection reveals an ambitious call to action…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (549+ words) Columbus St. Thomas More, the Catholic student center located at Ohio State University campus, celebrated the addition of a crucifix at the building’s front entrance Friday with a blessing from Bishop Earl Fernandes. The crucifix will serve as a key…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (739+ words) Floods have been in the news a lot, locally in our Diocese as well as internationally, especially in Nepal and Tibet. Countless people both here and around the world need our help. I want to reflect on these situations and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (880+ words) The long-awaited Looney Tunes courtroom drama, “Coyote vs. Acme,” is finally here. The world of “Coyote vs. Acme” is one where cartoons and humans co-exist, somewhat similar to “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” (1988), and a departure from the separated worlds presented…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (602+ words) Recent severe weather left widespread damage to counties across Central Ohio. Perry, Muskingum and Licking counties, located east of Columbus, were the most affected in the diocese. More than 500 households are estimated to be impacted by flooding in Perry and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (173+ words) The diocesan Office of Catholic Schools welcomed several new administrators for the 2026-27 school year. Enrollment has increased in recent years, leading to more than 100 administrators serving across the diocese’s 51 Catholic schools. This year’s new principals include: RELATED | Bishop Fernandes sits…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (179+ words) The Diocese of Columbus, along with the Diaconate Community, congratulates Deacons, Deacon Candidates and their wives on their Jubilee Wedding Anniversaries. 60 or more years Deacon Joseph & Phyllis Schermer 11/28/1959 Deacon Peter & Judi-Ann Peterson 11/4/1961 Deacon Robert & Barbara Ghiloni 2/2/1963 Deacon Harry & Melody Turner…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1771+ words) Any look at football for the 10 diocesan high school teams this season has to start with Columbus Bishop Watterson. The two-time defending Ohio Division III champions are on a 30-game winning streak and are going for a state three-peat, but…...