Sister Mary Michael Fox, OP, Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville, TN gives the second keynote talk of the day, “Behold the Lamb of God: An Education in Reading Signs”. 
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes elevates the host during Mass for educators. 
Sister Mary Michael, Fox, OP, Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville, TN with an educator. 
Bishop Thomas A. Daly of Spokane delivers the first keynote of the day, “Conversion of Our Hearts for Eucharistic Amazement”. 
Deacon Steve Petrill at Evangelization Day 2026. 
Deaon Steve Petrill preaches the homily. 
Credit: Diocese of Columbus/Anna Lincoln 
Bishop Thomas A. Daly of Spokane delivers the homily during Mass for educators. 
Jim Silcott, principal of Clintonville Our Lady of Peace School gives reflection following Bishop Thomas A. Daly (Bishop of Spokane)’s talk. 
Sister Mary Michael Fox, OP, Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville, TN gives the second keynote talk of the day, “Behold the Lamb of God: An Education in Reading Signs”. 
On August 17, 2026, educators from around the Diocese of Columbus gathered for Educators’ Evangelization Day at St. Charles Preparatory School.
The title of this year’s day was “Educating for Eucharistic Amazement”. Keynote talks were given by Bishop Thomas A. Daly, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Spokane, and Sister Mary Michael Fox, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. Rebecca Rook, Ph.D., led educators throughout the day and following each keynote talk, administrators from Our Catholic Schools – Columbus gave a brief reflection.
Before breaking for lunch, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes concelebrated Mass with Bishop Daly and priests who serve as chaplains or pastors at diocesan schools. Educators also had the opportunity to go to the Sacrament of Confession, which over 30 priests were present to administer, as well as a Holy Hour to close out the day.
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