All Souls Day, often called Day of the Dead, is celebrated in the Catholic Church on November 2 each year. In many Hispanic communities there are traditions for this day such as displaying pictures of loved ones who have passed, often called Altar de Muertos.
This coming All Souls Day, considering joining in with this tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed by attending one of the of the upcoming All Souls Day Masses, gatherings, and traditions across the Diocese of Columbus. Be sure to check local parishes near you for more All Souls Day Masses, gatherings, and traditions to take place in early November.
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Christ the King Church
2777 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43209
Altar de Muertos
Novena from October 24 to November 1
November 2, All Souls Day Masses: Mass (English)- 6:45 am, Mass (Spanish)- 7pm
St. James the Less
1652 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43224
Parishioners are invited to add to a table pictures of loved ones who have passed to be displayed the first few weeks of November in the Church. A poster of those who have passed from the parish in the last year to be displayed all of November. Names for passed loved ones can be turned in to parish offices to stay on the altar for the month of November.
St. Mary Magdalene
473 S Roys Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204
November 2, All Souls Candle Ceremony Mass, Miraculous Medal Novena (English)- 7pm
St. Peter St. Joan of Arc Parish
St. Joan of Arc Campus- 10700 Liberty Rd S Powell, Ohio 43065
St Peter Campus- 6899 Smoky Row Rd Columbus, Ohio 43235
Parishioners are invited to bring a framed photo of a deceased family member or friend to be included on the altar. A Book of the Dead will also be available in the vestibule throughout November.
Church of The Blessed Sacrament
394 E. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
November 2, Mass of Remembrance with dinner immediately after Mass in the school cafeteria- 6pm (bilingual). Those attending are invited to bring a picture of a memory of any loved ones to place on the “In Loving Memory” table, and light a candle.
Our Lady, the Immaculate Conception Parish
Our Lady of Lourdes Campus- 300 E. Highland Avenue, Ada, OH 45810
Immaculate Conception Campus- 215 E. North Street, Kenton, OH 43326
November 2, Mass- 9am (Our Lady of Lourdes Campus), 5:30 pm Mass (Immaculate Conception Campus)
Cemetery Service at St. Mary Cemetery- 3pm (15419 OH-309, Kenton, OH 43326)
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St. John the Baptist Parish
St. Vincent de Paul Church Campus- 303 E. High Street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050
All Souls Day Cemetery Masses- 10am (Mount Calvary Cemetery, Mansfield Avenue, Mount Vernon, OH 43050), 2pm (St. Luke Cemetery, 15355 Howard-Danville Rd, Danville, OH 43014)
November 4, Mass- 7pm
St. Mary
82 E. William Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
November 2, All Souls Day Remembrance Service, weather permitting (St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, 426 S Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015)
November 2, Mass- 5:30pm
St. Mary
251 N. Main Street, Marion, Ohio 43302
November 2, All Soul’s Day Memorial Mass- 6pm