Catholic Ethnic Ministries

artwork courtesy of National Black Catholic Congress

Please consider sponsoring one of these Holy Men and Women to continue the process of canonization.
Level 1...............................................................................Wisdom..................$1,000
Level 2...............................................................................Understanding..........$500
Level 3...............................................................................Counsel.....................$250
Level 4...............................................................................Fortitude...................$100
Level 5...............................................................................Knowledge................. $50
Level 6.............................................................................. Piety............................ $20
Level 7...............................................................................Prayer Warrior............. $10
 
Make check payable to: Diocese of Columbus Memo Section: WWS 
Mail check to: Pam Harris 197 E. Gay Street Columbus, OH 43215

One of the many things I enjoy about the season changing is the color of the leaves. Autumn is a time of change and renewal. It is a transformation that gently takes place until alas we see the beauty of the many colors of Fall. We know the beauty the change of seasons bring, but do we allow ourselves to participate in this experience? Do we take advantage of allowing our senses experience this change through sound, smell, sight? The practice of being aware of our surroundings; the changes that occur either seasonally or daily, allows us to be receptive to the work and many blessings of God in our lives. Click here to continue... /documents/2019/10/Director%20Message.pdf
 

In 1990 the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States implemented Novemer as Black Catholic Month to honor women and men of African descent with their fortitude, perseverance and faithfulness. These men and women have and continue to pave the way for Black Catholics throughout the world. During the month we celebrate the feast day of St. Martin de Porres, November 3rd. St. Augustine's birthday is November 13.

Did you know?
1565-1899: St. Augustine, Florida
Blacks, both slave and free, help to found this oldest town in the United States. In 1693 Spain offers freedom in Florida to slaves who convert to Catholicism.St. Augustine, FL. (Fr. Cyprian Davis, O.S.B., author, The History of Black Catholics in the United States)

Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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