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March 12, 2010 -- Deacon David Kruse passes away
COLUMBUS – Deacon David Kruse, deacon at St. Christopher Church in Grandview, passed away after a brief illness, on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. More

March 8, 2010 - Diocese Welcomes Three New Employees
COLUMBUS – The Catholic Diocese of Columbus announces the hiring of three new employees: Scott Wittich, Controller, Finance Office; Erin Schorr, development assistant, Office of Development and Planning; Julie Naporano, administrative secretary, Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. More

March 8, 2010 - For Your Marriage website now in  Spanish
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently launched www.PorTuMatrimonio.org, a new Web site in Spanish for couples.  More  en Espanol

March 5, 2010 - Priest of 59 years passes away
COLUMBUS - Reverend Joseph Edward Stanton died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, Columbus. More 

February 26, 2010 - Day of Reflection Offered for Separated and Divorced
COLUMBUS– “Working at Moving on with our Lives,” a day of reflection for the separated and divorced, will be offered on Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church,  Multi-Purpose Room, 313 North State Street, Westerville.More

February 11, 2010 - Annual Respect Life Conference, March 6
COLUMBUS – The 2010 Respect Life Conference sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Columbus Office for Social Concerns will be held Saturday, March 6, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus.
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February 11, 2010 -Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph
COLUMBUS – Mass times for Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral, 212 East Broad Street, Columbus, are: 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:15 pm. Ashes will be distributed during each Mass.
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February 2, 2010 - Lenten & Easter Traditions Book Available
COLUMBUS – Ash Wednesday is February 17, 2010, thus the forty days of Lent begin. The Catholic Diocese of Columbus Marriage and Family Life Office publication “Lent and Easter Traditions” is now available for $5 (includes postage) by calling 614-241-2560 or e-mailing
flomailbox@colsdioc.orgMore

February 2, 2010 - Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl to kick off February 17
COLUMBUS – Catholic Relief Services' Operation Rice Bowl program will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010, and continue throughout the Lenten season.  Rice Bowl materials will be distributed on Ash Wednesday or the first Sunday of Lent at each parish in the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, coordinated by the diocesan Office for Social Concerns. More

January 28, 2010 - Deacon Joe Farry Passes Away
COLUMBUS - Deacon Joe Farry died on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Mohun Hall, Columbus. More

January 25, 2010 - World Marriage Day Celebrated February 14
COLUMBUS – The Catholic Diocese of Columbus Marriage and Family Life Office invites married couples to celebrate World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 14, 2010, at their program “Using the Wisdom of Scripture to Enrich Your Marriage,” at St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus, from 2-4:30 p.m.More

January 20, 2010 - Monsignor Charles J. Foeller, Priest of Fifty-Nine Years, Dies
COLUMBUS - Reverend Monsignor Charles Joseph Foeller died on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor. More

January 19, 2010 - Annulment Program Scheduled at Sunbury Parish
COLUMBUS – “Understanding the Annulment Process,” a program that provides information about divorce and annulments in the Catholic Church, will be offered on Friday, February 12, 2010, at 7 p.m. at St. John Neumann Parish, 9633 East State Route 37, Sunbury, Ohio.  More

January 13, 2010 - Haitian Earthquake Assistance

January 13, 2010 - Respect Life Mass – January 22, 2010 – Day of Penance and Prayer

 
 
 

December 14, 2009 - Upper Arlington resident receives service award

November 23, 2009 - Father John Gamba Passes Away

November 18, 2009 -TCC Student recognized for Winning Artwork

November 17, 2009 - “Advent and Christmas Traditions” Family Advent Books Available

 

August 4, 2009 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered in August and September 

July 21, 2009 - Diocesan Senior Citizens Day Celebration August 18

July 16, 2009 - NFP Awareness Week begins July 19

July 8, 2009 - Televised Mass receives endowment support
 
July 6, 2009 - Diocese Honors Principals for Years of Service

July 1, 2009 - Diocesan Priest of 66 years Passes Away   

June 30, 2009 - 2009 Clergy Assignments

June 26, 2009 - Workshop for those in divorce process July and August Thursdays

June 9, 2009 - Family Communications Brochure Offered

June 5, 2009 - Latino Spirituality Conference Scheduled at Columbus Parish


May 27, 2009 - Annual Jubilee of Anniversaries to be June 14

May 26, 2009 - Diocese of Columbus Students Receive Awards   
 
May 20, 2009 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered in June   
 
May 20, 2009 - Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs Mass of Thanksgiving 

May 14, 2009 - DIOCESE HONORS TEACHERS FOR YEARS OF SERVICE  
 
April 30, 2009 - Deacon John Rericha Passes Away 

 April 30, 2009 - New Tuscarawas County Catholic schools progress

April 28, 2009 - Retreat Center Open House

April 28, 2009 - Annulment Program Scheduled at Columbus Parish

April 17, 2009 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered in April 

April 13, 2009 - Bereavement Ministry Training, May 14

April 13, 2009 - Cristo Rey Catholic High School Initiative Moves Forward

 April 7, 2009 - Westerville Resident new Communications Secretary for Diocese

 April 7, 2009 - Deacon Frank Iannarino named Regional Representative to NADD 

 March 30, 2009 - Quilting Party to Benefit Newborns in Need

 March 30, 2009 - Walking Stations of the Cross April 10th

   March 24, 2009 - Olde Towne East Resident new DDevelopment Assistant for Diocese

March 19, 2009 - JOIN BiblioBenefit V at St. Andrew Church April 24


March 12,2009 - Mini Retreat – Building Community through Personal Relationships  

 March 10, 2009 - Dominic W. Prunte named human resources director for Diocese of Columbus

 March 10, 2009 -  Retreat for those who are recently unemployed

 March 5,2009 - Afternoon of Reflection for Separated/Divorced Offered

February 25, 2009 - Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph 

February 23, 2009 - Tuscarawas County Catholic Schools to be restructured

February 20, 2009 - Lenten and Easter Traditions Book Available

February 5, 2009 - Annual Respect Life Conference, February 14

February 2, 2009 - Beloved Priest of 41 Years Passes Away

January 27, 2009 - Catholic Women’s Conference February 21

January 21, 2009 -
2009 World Marriage Day Celebrated February 8

January 16, 2009 - National Catholic Schools Week Celebrated

January 14, 2009 - Fr. Robert Schuer passes away 

January 12, 2009 - Respect Life Mass – Day of Penance and Prayer

January 6, 2009 - Workshop for those in divorce process offered

December 18, 2008 - Columbus Bishop removes priest from all ministry

December 18, 2008 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered

 December 1, 2008 - 15 men ordained to the Permanent Diaconate

November 21, 2008 - Advent Morning of Reflection

November 14, 2008 - Brochure Assists Bereavement Ministers

November 13, 2008 - Newark retreat center has New Director

November 13, 2008 - Six Honored for Support of Catholic Education

  October 29, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus XLT Welcomes Nationally Known Speaker

 October 29, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus November XLT Teen Gathering in Newark

October 28, 2008 - "Advent and Christmas Traditions" Family Advent Books Available

October 23, 2008 - Diocesan Ministry Fair Planned

October 16, 2008 - Council of Catholic Women Convention Slated for November

October 16, 2008 - Mass for hurting families scheduled at Cathedral

October 10, 2008 - Natural Family Planning Information Night Planned

October 7, 2008 - Evening of Prayer for Diocesan Prison & Jail Ministers

September 25, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus Family Rosary Day October 12

September 25, 2008 - Andrew Dinner for young men interested in priesthood

September 19, 2008 - 2008 Deacons' Charity Golf Outing assists prison ministry

September 18, 2008 - Diocese Announces 2008 Marian Dinner

September 12, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus commends St. Brigid School for Blue Ribbon Award

September 12, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus commends 8 Catholic Schools and 19 Teachers for Excellence in Science

September 12, 2008 - Holy Hour field Trip for Children Scheduled

September 9, 2008 - Upper Arlington resident is new diocesan religious education consultant

September 9, 2008 - Former St. Rose School Principal new Recreation Director

September 9, 2008 - Workshop for those in divorce process begins October 2

September 8, 2008 - Diocese Welcomes Six New School Principals 

September 8, 2008 Monsignor Bennett dies

September 5, 2008 NFP Classes in Mt. Vernon

August 27, 2008  2008 Catholic Woman and Young Catholic Woman of the Year

August 25, 2008  Priest of 61 Years Dies

July 14, 2008  Natural Family Planning Awareness Week in July

July 9, 2008 - Televised Mass receives endowment support

July 9, 2008  The Challenge in Changing Times Awards $733,529 in Grants

July 9, 2008  Diocese Names New Director of Ministry Formation Office

June 10, 2008 Bishop Rosecrans Principal Named

June 9, 2008 -
Workshop for those in divorce process July and August Thursdays

June 9, 2008 - Columbus Diocese Releases Ohio Graduation Test Scores

June 5, 2008 - Father/Son Retreat Scheduled for June 20-21

June 4, 2008 - St. Agatha Assistant Principal Honored

June 4, 2008 - Diocese Honors St. Paul Principal

June 4, 2008 - Watterson Assistant Principal Honored

June 4, 2008 - Young Adult Summer Kick-off June 24

May 27, 2008 - Catholic High School Baccalaureates and Graduations

May 22, 2008 - Catholic High Schools Graduate 1,188 Seniors

May 22, 2008 - Catholic Schools Receive McGiveny Grant

May 22, 2008 - Annual Jubilee of Anniversaries to be June 22

May 20 - Diocese of Columbus Students Receive Awards

May 20 - Tiffin Native Ordained to Priesthood

May 20 - Pickerington Native to be Ordained to Priesthood

May 20 - Bexley Native Ordained to Priesthood

May 13, 2008 - Msgr. Edward Spiers, Priest of 69 Years, Dies

May 9, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus Announces Strategic Planning Process

May 2, 2008 - XLT Sneak Peek, May 14

April 28, 2008 - Diocesan Senior Citizens Day Celebration May 20

April 28, 2008 - Diocesan Special Events and Collections for 2008

April 25, 2008 - Newark retreat center to host spaghetti dinner

April 18, 2008 - Annual Red Mass, May 1 at St. Joseph Cathedral

April 1, 2008 - Columbus Diocese Holds Pro-Life Essay and Art Contest

April 1, 2008 - Annulment Program Scheduled at Columbus Parish

March 27 - Ss Simon and Jude Welcomes New Pastor

March 27 - Catholic Men's Conference Rescheduled for April 26

March 27 - JOIN BiblioBenefit IV at St. Andrew Church April 25

March 18, 2008 - Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs Mass of Thanksgiving

March 17, 2008 - 1st Annual Gala to Benefit Catholic Schools Announced

March 11, 2008 - Downtown Walking Stations of the Cross, 3/21

February 20, 2008 - 11th Annual Catholic Men's Conference, March 8

February 15, 2008 - Diocesan Respect Life Conference 3/1

February 13, 2008 - Diocesan Youth Rally 3/1-2

February 7, 2008 - Parenting workshop 2/21

February 7, 2008 - Bishop Campbell's statement on Portsmouth Ohio tragedy

February 1, 2008 - Columbus Catholic Women's Conference 2/16

February 1, 2008 - Catholic Record Society Winter Meeting 2/16

January 23, 2008 - Operation Rice Bowl Begins 

January 16, 2008 - Lent & Easter Traditions Booklet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
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