Bishop Fernandes welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s first exhortation, DILEXI TE
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes and the Diocese of Columbus gratefully welcome Pope Leo XIV’s first exhortation of his pontificate, DILEXI TE. DILEXI TE, composed as a follow-up to the Encyclical DILEXIT NOS,.
Bishop Fernandes announces Diocese of Columbus lowering the age of Confirmation
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The joy and wonder of the Solemnity of Pentecost provided us with an opportunity to pause and reflect on the gifts of the Holy.
Prayers for Pope Francis upon his death
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Having been informed of the death of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, I wish to express my deepest condolences to.
Congratulations Archbishop-designate Casey, Thank you Archbishop Schnurr
On behalf of the clergy and faithful in the Diocese of Columbus, I wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Archbishop-designate Robert G. Casey, who has been appointed by the.
On Dilexit nos
My Dear Friends in Christ, This past June, I led a diocesan pilgrimage to Paray-le-Monial as part of the celebrations for the Jubilee Year.
Immigrants enhance our parishes, diocese
While much attention has been focused on the situation with Haitians, especially in Springfield within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the issue of migration is affecting us all. Some migrate because.
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes Announces Changes to Diocesan Leadership
His Excellency, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes is pleased to appoint Fr. Michael Hartge, from Graduate Studies in Canon Law, Ottawa, Canada, to Vicar General and Moderator of Mission Advancement, continuing.
Bishop Fernandes announces pro-life initiative on Solemnity of Immaculate Conception
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the season of Advent begins, we journey with the Blessed Virgin Mary, an expectant mother who faced many challenges, toward the celebration.
On Laudate Deum
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes and the Diocese of Columbus warmly welcome the Holy Father’s Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum, which follows his 2015 encyclical letter Laudato Si. All are invited to read and study.
November Election 2023
As you are aware, a dangerous amendment on the November 2023 ballot would enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. Please watch this two-minute video where The Most Reverend Earl K..