Upcoming Events
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April 2019
April is Autism Awareness Month For a copy of a bulletin insert developed by the diocese to promote greater inclusion of persons with Autism in the life of the Church and society, visit www.columbuscatholic.org/persons-with-disabilities. Bulletin Insert: English | Spanish
April 19, 2019
Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross. Many facets of faith and justice will be the focus of the annual Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross. The walk begins with opening prayer at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus, at 8 a.m., Friday, April 19, 2019. Hundreds of participants from across the diocese will process to locations throughout downtown Columbus to recognize Jesus Christ’s suffering and crucifixion as well as to reflect on current areas of social concern. Open to all ages. For more information, contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540 or the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at (614) 241-2565.
April 24, 2019
Autism Mythbusters - Autism Awareness Month program on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport Dr, Columbus, will be hosting an Autism Awareness Month program called “Autism Mythbusters”. ( https://www.facebook.com/events/368759150619582/) The program will help identify many misconceptions people have about Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and the Autism Society of Central Ohio. It is part of the center’s month-long observation AAM19 along with some art shows ( https://www.facebook.com/events/543110186189385/) . For FLYER Click Here.
April 30, 2019
Opiod Epidemic Presentation. Bobbi Krabill will give a presentation on the opioid epidemic at St. James the Less Ministry Center, 1628 Oakland Park Ave., Columbus, on Apr. 30. 2019 at 7PM. The presentation will include information about how prescribing plays a part in preventing overdose and information about the science/policy behind naloxone use.
Bobbi Krabill is the Assistant Chief in the Office of Health Improvement and Wellness for the Ohio Department of Health where she works on population health activities, as well as responses to emerging health threats. Her office works on overdose prevention strategies as a part of Ohio’s response to the opioid epidemic. She will speak about the epidemic and its history in Ohio, changes in opioid prescribing practices, strategies used to respond to individuals who experience overdose, and the state’s cooperative work with the Catholic Diocese of Columbus in addressing the epidemic. Refreshments will be available. For more information call Dave Frickey at 268-3828 or Pat Spires at 288-3827.
May 2019
May 5, 2019
Equipping the Church: An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Mt. Carmel Church Partnerships is hosting two trainings. Trauma care is intricately linked to addiction and mental health issues. May 5 Training Flyer | June 22 Deeper Dive TIC Training Flyer
May 18, 2019
Share the Table St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Center/Haven and JOIN are hosting a sampling fund raising event, Share the Table. Join us for a “tasting” of several restaurants and bakeries from around the city. Along with great food, drink, and fellowship enjoy our raffle and silent auction. Share the Table will be held at the Church of the Resurrection social hall Saturday May 18, 2019 at 7pm. Your $60 ticket enables you to taste your way around the city while enjoying our signature drink. Reserve your spot now by emailing Lisa Keita at lkeita@columbuscatholic.org. Registration Form
June 2019
June 18, 2019
The 42nd annual Diocesan Senior Citizens Celebration is Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at St. Mary Church, 61 S. Paint Street, Chillicothe. Our new Bishop Robert J. Brennan will celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m. Mass will be followed by a luncheon. This annual event is a great opportunity of prayer, food, and fellowship with senior citizens from the 23-county Catholic Diocese of Columbus. St. Mary’s Church in Chillicothe is beautifully renovated and full of history located in Ohio’s first capital city. The parish of St. Mary’s and our office are working to make this a great day for all who attend. Registration for the celebration is $15. To register, please send a check payable to the Office for Social Concerns, Catholic Diocese of Columbus, 197 E. Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. For more information, call (614) 241-2540 or email us at socmailbox@columbuscatholic.org. Registrations are requested by June 13. FLYER, CLICK HERE
June 22, 2019
Equipping the Church: An Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Mt. Carmel Church Partnerships is hosting two trainings. Trauma care is intricately linked to addiction and mental health issues. May 5 Training Flyer | June 22 Deeper Dive TIC Training Flyer
June 22-29, 2019
Religious Freedom Week is June 22-29. The U.S. Catholic Bishops remind us of our call to follow Christ as missionary disciples by serving others and living our faith in all we do. During Religious Freedom Week, we are asked to pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty, both here in this country and abroad. For resources, visit www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/religious-freedom-week/index.cfm.
June 24, 2019
JOIN Mass (Joint Organization for Inner-city needs) for friends, benefactors, and volunteers will be Monday, June 24, 2019, 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral. For more information, contact JOIN at 614-241-2530.
September 2019
September 1, 2019
Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Visit our Care for God's Creation page for ways to you celebrate this day and care for God's creation.
September 2, 2019
Labor Day
The USCCB 2018 Labor Day Statement called for just wages for a flourishing society. To read the statement, CLICK HERE.
Resources: English | Spanish
September 2019
Friends of the Poor Walk. Join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the 2019 Columbus Friends of the Poor Walk in September 2019.
October 2019
October is Respect Life Month
October is Respect Life Month and Respect Life Sunday is October 6, 2019. "Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent" is the theme of 2018 Respect Life Month. For resources to promote the dignity of human life visit our Respect Life Program page.
40 Days for Life. Faithful believers are praying that this effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in America. This peaceful prayer vigil will take place at an abortion facility in Columbus. Participants are asked to volunteer for one-hour shifts and sign a statement of peace. For details and to sign up for a time, visit www.gcrtl.org/40-days-for-life.html or call 614-445-8508.
October 19, 2019
Building a Culture of Life Conference: Respect Life, Bioethics, Leadership is Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury. Join us for an extraordinary event featuring prominent pro-life speakers and offering resources to equip you to build a culture of life. Sponsored by the diocesan Office for Social Concerns, Marriage & Family Life Office, Greater Columbus Right to Life. Look back for the registration link. Save the Date.
November 2019
November 3, 2019
SPICE Mass for People with Special Needs St. Catharine Church, 500 S. Gould Road, Columbus, in partnership with the SPICE (Special People in Catholic Education) ministry, will host a Mass for People with Special Needs Sunday, November 3, 2019, 11 a.m.; a reception will follow. This Mass will celebrate the unique gifts of those with physical and mental disabilities as well as their caretakers. To encourage an inclusive, welcoming environment, there will be American Sign Language interpretation, wheelchair accessibility, and low gluten hosts for those with dietary restrictions. Additionally, it is hoped that lay ministry roles within the Mass can be filled by individuals with special needs. If there are individuals with special needs currently serving your parish as an altar server, Eucharistic minister, lector, or cantor please contact St. Catherine Parish.
November 5, 2019
Election Day. "In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation." U.S. Catholic Bishops, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. Visit our Faithful Citizenship Page for Resources. Please vote. Let your voice be heard!
World Day of the Poor To read Pope Francis' message for the World Day of the Poor 2018, Click here.
November 23-24, 2019
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Collection will be on the weekend of November 23-24, the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Help break the cycle of poverty. For more information about how CCHD is working on the margins, go online at www.usccb.org/cchd or contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540.
November 28, 2019
Thanksgiving Day - Give thanks to God for our many blessings. Keep in your prayers farmers, farmworkers, and all people working in the food industry. For prayer and education resources visit http://catholicrurallife.org.
December 2019
Christmas Catholic Charities Collection. This annual collection allows the diocese to meet a variety of basic needs directly and through diocesan agencies and organizations including J.O.I.N. (Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs), St. Stephen’s Community House, Catholic Social Services, St. Francis Center, St. Lawrence Haven, St. Vincent Family Center, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. You can help share in this important work by generously supporting the Catholic Charities collection this year.
January 2020
Lent (Beginning February 26)
January is Poverty Awareness Month. For resources about what Catholics can do to address poverty in the United States, visit USCCB’s Poverty USA website at www.povertyusa.org.
January 1, 2020
World Day of Peace. The theme for Pope Francis’ annual World Day of Peace Message for 2019 is Politics Must be at the Service of Peace. Soon to be released, the message will be posted along with a bulletin insert at www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/war-and-peace/world-day-of-peace.cfm.
January 5-11, 2020
National Migration Week. Last year's theme was "Building Communities of Welcome" which emphasizes the importance proactively engaging immigrant and refugee communities and creating a culture of welcome that will assist in the integration process in our communities and parishes. For a parish tool kit, CLICK HERE. Also visit https://justiceforimmigrants.org/take-action/national-migration-week and www.sharejourney.org.
January 22, 2020
Respect Life Mass - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. The annual Respect Life Mass will be Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral. On this day of the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, our diocese will join all dioceses of the United States in observing a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. All are invited. For more information contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at socmailbox@columbuscatholic.org or 614-241-2540.
January 22, 2020
Roe Remembrance at Ohio Statehouse. Greater Columbus Right to Life will sponsor this event on Wednesday, January 22, noon to 1 p.m., at the Ohio Statehouse following the 10:30 a.m. Respect Life Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. The program will be held in the Statehouse Atrium. Please allow extra time for new Statehouse security measures. Stickers, signs, and weapons are not permitted inside. For additional information, visit www.gcrtl.org/roe.html.
January Respect Life Events. For a complete listing of January Respect Life events and resources to help you build a culture of life, CLICK HERE.
February 2020
Lenten Journey for Families. The diocesan offices for Social Concerns and Marriage and Family Life have teamed up to provide a Lenten journey for families: three ways to grow together – prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. A Family Mission Rosary can help families discover their own missions and deepen their relationships with God, Mary, and each other. The Lenten journey focuses on fasting from distractions in your home by dedicating one day of the week to a family “day of rest.” Finally, you can share your Lenten journey with members of our human family here and around the world through Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl. More details can be found on the diocesan website https://columbuscatholic.org/family-ministry-enrichment or call 614-241-2540.
CRS Rice Bowl is a Lenten faith formation program for use in parishes, schools, religious education programs and by families and individuals in the home. CRS Rice Bowl ensures that the Catholic community of the United States is present in nearly 100 countries worldwide, serving the poorest among us through CRS. For more information, contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at 614- 41-2540 or socmailbox@columbuscatholic.org or visit the CRS website at www.crsricebowl.org.
Begins February 26
40 Days for Life begins February 26. Faithful believers are praying that this effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in America. This peaceful prayer vigil will take place at an abortion facility in Columbus. Participants are asked to volunteer for one-hour shifts and sign a statement of peace. For details and to sign up for a time, visit www.gcrtl.org/40-days-for-life.html or call 614-445-8508.
March 2020
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. All persons with disabilities have gifts to contribute to the whole Church. Embrace. Welcome. Participate. For resources available to individuals, families, and parishes to work towards the goal of full participation, visit www.columbuscatholic.org/persons-with-disabilities.
April is Autism Awareness Month For a copy of a bulletin insert developed by the diocese to promote greater inclusion of persons with Autism in the life of the Church and society, visit www.columbuscatholic.org/persons-with-disabilities. Bulletin Insert: English | Spanish
April 2020
April 10
Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross. Many facets of faith and justice will be the focus of the annual Good Friday Walking Stations of the Cross. The walk begins with opening prayer at St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus, at 8 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2020. Hundreds of participants from across the diocese will process to locations throughout downtown Columbus to recognize Jesus Christ’s suffering and crucifixion as well as to reflect on current areas of social concern. Open to all ages. For more information, contact the diocesan Office for Social Concerns at (614) 241-2540 or the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at (614) 241-2565.