From elegy to hopeful confidence: Reflecting on the many deacons who passed away recently
As I write these words, I’m thinking about the most recent funeral for a deacon in our diocese, the ninth in six months. This time, it was Deacon Steve Venturini who passed…
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Bishop to ordain seminarian at Cathedral
Bishop Earl Fernandes will ordain Deacon Zachary Goodchild to the priesthood on Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad…
Seminarian recounts divine providence on 30-day pilgrimage
Brett Fox arrived at Marysville Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Tuesday, May 5, with a backpack and a few dollars to his name. He had no cell phone, no car and no…
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Benedictine monk from Columbus graduates seminary
Nineteen degrees and 16 certificates were awarded at the 180th annual commencement ceremony at Saint Vincent College and Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, held Friday, May 8…
Diocesan high schools set graduation, baccalaureate dates
Ten of the 11 high schools in the diocese will hold graduation ceremonies in May for the Class of 2026. Commencement and baccalaureate dates and times…
Nine DeSales seniors commit to college sports
Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School recognized nine seniors who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level during the 2026 College Athletic Commitment Celebration…
Celebrating 50 shows: A theater legacy at Bishop Ready
This year marks a major milestone for the Columbus Bishop Ready High School theater program: director Jill Larger celebrated her 50th production. The milestone was achieved…
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