Rooted in Christ, Growing in Mission

Building Faith Communities Across Central Ohio

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Confirmation Age Change

The Diocese of Columbus is lowering the age of Confirmation so children can receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit earlier, helping them grow in faith and navigate the challenges of today’s world.

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Journey of Hope: Jubilee Year 2025

Make a pilgrimage to one of four diocesan sites and receive a plenary indulgence as you journey through this Jubilee Year of Hope.

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Bishop Earl K. Fernandes

The Most Reverend Earl K. Fernandes was ordained and installed as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus on May 31, 2022. He holds a doctorate in moral theology from the Alphonsian Academy in Rome and serves on several USCCB committees and sub-committees.

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THE APPEAL

Together in Mission

Your gift to The Appeal empowers ministries, formation and outreach across 23 counties—help us live out our mission together.

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RPRF

Real Presence, Real Future

A three-year diocesan-wide consultative process that invited participation from clergy, lay ecclesial ministers, parish volunteers, and all the faithful. This initiative sets a course for the future of the Diocese of Columbus. Real Presence, Real Future ushers in a new spirit of attentiveness and attunement to the specific needs of our Catholic community.

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Pope Leo XIV’s First Exhortation

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes and the Diocese of Columbus welcome Pope Leo XIV’s first exhortation, DILEXI TE, which continues the Church’s mission to care for the poor. This message calls us to reflect Christ’s love by attending to the needs and sufferings of others.

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Younger Confirmation, Stronger Faith

The Diocese of Columbus is lowering the age of Confirmation to 9–10, giving children the opportunity to deepen their faith earlier and grow as lifelong disciples of Christ.

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