Catholic Ethnic Ministries

Venerable Pierre Toussaint. Venerable Mother Henriette DeLille. Servant of God Mother Mary Lange. Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton. Servant of God Julia Greeley. Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman. What do these African-American holy men and women have in common? They worked tirelessly to be a prophetic voice for African American Catholics in a church where adversity was and continues to be present. These good stewards relied on their faith in the midst of the storm. The storm of racism, prejudice and bias. And that is what we are called to do. Click here to continue
 

The Office of Ethnic Ministries invites deaneries, parishes and schools to continue conversations on racism in order to affect positive change and promote racial harmony. To schedule a conversation/presentation please contact Ethnic Ministries at 614-221-7990, option 2, or email ethnicministries@columbuscatholic.org.

Racism in our Streets and Structures: Dialogue, Washington DC

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Thank you for showing an interest to stay in touch with the Ethnic Minsistries Office. The Diocese of Columbus enjoys a rich ethnic diversity that spans, throughout, a growing Catholic Community. The Ethnic Ministries Office was created in response to the growing diverse needs of our community. One God in all-All in one God

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Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Payton Pannell
Administrative Assistant
614-221-7990 (press 2)
ppannell@columbuscatholic.org

Alfred Akainyah
Consultant, African Ministry
aakainyah@columbuscatholic.org

Maria Trinidad
Consultant, Asian Ministry
mtrinidad@columbuscatholic.org