Rite of Election to be held at two locations
The Rite of Election will be celebrated this year on Sunday, Feb. 22, the First Sunday of Lent, by Bishop Earl Fernandes. The rite will be held at two locations: Columbus St. Catharine of Siena Church at 1:30 p.m. in English and 4 p.m. in Spanish at Columbus Christ the King Church. The rite is celebrated for individuals, known as catechumens, who are unbaptized and preparing to receive the Church’s three sacraments of initiation: Baptism,…
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Religious gather on World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
The World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, traditionally observed by the Church on Feb. 2, was celebrated in diocesan parishes the weekend of Jan. 31…
Obituaries
Deacon Daniel Murray Funeral Mass for retired Deacon Daniel Murray, 78, who died Friday, Jan. 30, was celebrated Thursday, Feb. 6 at Sunbury St. John Neumann…
Clergy Who Cook! event combines food, fun, funds for seminarians
The 16th annual Clergy Who Cook! fundraiser benefiting seminarians at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus raised more than $100,000 for the second consecutive year. The…
Our Lady of Bethlehem students hold baby shower for Blessed Mother
As part of Advent preparations, the students and staff of Our Lady of Bethlehem (OLB) threw a baby shower for the Blessed Mother. What better way…
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