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August 27, 2010 -Cathedral Book Shop welcomes two new employees 

COLUMBUS – The Cathedral Book Shop, 219 East Broad Street, Columbus, announces the hiring of two new employees: Joanne Farrell and Leah Shakal.  More 


August 27, 2010 - Diocese Welcomes new Communications Assistant

COLUMBUS - Ronée Woodley is the new communications assistant for the Communications Office of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus. More 

August 23, 2010 - Wheels in the Woods car show to benefit Newark retreat center

COLUMBUS - The first “Wheels in the Woods” car show will be held Sunday, September 12, 2010, 1–5 p.m., at Saints Peter and Paul Retreat Center, 2734 Seminary Road SE, Newark.  The entry fee is $8 and registration will continue until 3 p.m. that day. More 

 

July 6. 2010 - Diocese of Columbus names new Director of Vocations  
COLUMBUS – Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, Bishop of Columbus, has named the Reverend Paul A. Noble as Director of the Office of Vocations, effective July 13, 2010. More 

 

June 28, 2010 - Diocese of Columbus announces clergy assignments

Columbus – The Diocese of Columbus announces the 2010 clergy assignments.  All assignments take effect July 13, 2010 unless otherwise noted.  More

 

June 23, 2010 - Portsmouth Deacon Passes Away

COLUMBUS - Deacon George E. Horsley died peacefully at his home on June 23, 2010. A deacon with the Diocese of Columbus for 33 years, Deacon Horsley served many years at St. Mary Church in Portsmouth. More

 

May 20, 2010 - Annual Jubilee of Anniversaries to be June 27

COLUMBUS - The annual Diocese of Columbus Jubilee of Anniversaries will be held Sunday, June 27, 2010, at 3 p.m., at St. Cecilia Church, 434 Norton Road, Columbus.  The Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell, Bishop of Columbus, will be principal celebrant for the liturgy.More

May 20, 2010 - Diocese of Columbus Students Receive Awards
COLUMBUS - One senior from each of the eleven Catholic highs schools in the twenty-three county Catholic Diocese of Columbus, has been named to the All-Diocesan Academic Honor Team; one from each school has been awarded the Bishop Herrmann Service Award; and four students, two high school seniors and two in eighth grade, have been awarded Gertrude C. Kuehefuhs Music Scholarships. More

May 20, 2010 - Bishop Griffin to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Ordination in June 
COLUMBUS - This year the Diocese of Columbus marks a very special occasion: the 50th anniversary of Bishop James A. Griffin’s priestly ordination.  Bishop Griffin’s anniversary will be celebrated with a special Mass and reception in his honor this June.  All in the Diocese of Columbus are invited to join Bishop Griffin and the diocesan clergy for this celebration. More 

May 20, 2010 - Diocese Honors Teachers for Years of Service

May 10, 2010 - Diocesan Senior Citizens Day Celebration June 9 

April 20, 2010 - Members of Legal Profession invited to May 4 Red Mass

April 9, 2010 -Natural Family Planning Classes in Knox County

April 5, 2010 - Condolences on the death of Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer

March 29, 2010 - Parenting Workshop Offered

March 29, 2010 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered

March 22, 2010 -Walking Stations of the Cross, April 2

March 19, 2010 - Diocese of Columbus Haitian Relief Collection exceeds $644,000

March 12, 2010 -- Deacon David Kruse passes away

 

March 8, 2010 - Diocese Welcomes Three New Employees
January 28, 2010 - Deacon Joe Farry Passes Away

January 25, 2010 - World Marriage Day Celebrated February 14

January 20, 2010 - Monsignor Charles J. Foeller, Priest of Fifty-Nine Years, Dies

January 19, 2010 - Annulment Program Scheduled at Sunbury Parish

January 13, 2010 - Haitian Earthquake Assistance

January 13, 2010 - Respect Life Mass – January 22, 2010 – Day of Penance and Prayer

January 4, 2010 - Workshop for those in divorce process offered

December 15, 2009 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered in January

December 14, 2009 - Diocese Honors Employees for Years of Service  

December 14, 2009 - Northwest Columbus resident receives service award

December 14, 2009 - Upper Arlington resident receives service award

November 23, 2009 - Father John Gamba Passes Away

November 18, 2009 -TCC Student recognized for Winning Artwork

November 17, 2009 - “Advent and Christmas Traditions” Family Advent Books Available

September 30, 2009 - Diocese of Columbus Family Rosary Day October 11


September 21, 2009 - 2009 Bishop's Annual Appeal Surpasses Goal

September 15, 2009 -  Beloved priest of 64 years passes away

September 4, 2009 - Diocese announces 2009 Marian Dinner

September 1, 2009 - Diocesan Priest of 66 years passes away

August 21, 2009 - Workshop for those in divorce process this fall

 
August 12, 2009 - Prison ministry formation offered by Diocese of Columbus

August 4, 2009 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered in August and September 

July 21, 2009 - Diocesan Senior Citizens Day Celebration August 18

July 16, 2009 - NFP Awareness Week begins July 19

July 8, 2009 - Televised Mass receives endowment support
 
July 6, 2009 - Diocese Honors Principals for Years of Service

July 1, 2009 - Diocesan Priest of 66 years Passes Away   

June 30, 2009 - 2009 Clergy Assignments

June 26, 2009 - Workshop for those in divorce process July and August Thursdays

June 9, 2009 - Family Communications Brochure Offered

June 5, 2009 - Latino Spirituality Conference Scheduled at Columbus Parish

May 27, 2009 - Annual Jubilee of Anniversaries to be June 14

May 26, 2009 - Diocese of Columbus Students Receive Awards   
 
May 20, 2009 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered in June   
 
May 20, 2009 - Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs Mass of Thanksgiving 

May 14, 2009 - DIOCESE HONORS TEACHERS FOR YEARS OF SERVICE  
 
April 30, 2009 - Deacon John Rericha Passes Away 

 April 30, 2009 - New Tuscarawas County Catholic schools progress

April 28, 2009 - Retreat Center Open House

April 28, 2009 - Annulment Program Scheduled at Columbus Parish

April 17, 2009 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered in April 

April 13, 2009 - Bereavement Ministry Training, May 14

April 13, 2009 - Cristo Rey Catholic High School Initiative Moves Forward

April 7, 2009 - Westerville Resident new Communications Secretary for Diocese

April 7, 2009 - Deacon Frank Iannarino named Regional Representative to NADD 

March 30, 2009 - Quilting Party to Benefit Newborns in Need

March 30, 2009 - Walking Stations of the Cross April 10th

March 24, 2009 - Olde Towne East Resident new DDevelopment Assistant for Diocese

March 19, 2009 - JOIN BiblioBenefit V at St. Andrew Church April 24

March 12,2009 - Mini Retreat – Building Community through Personal Relationships  

March 10, 2009 - Dominic W. Prunte named human resources director for Diocese of Columbus

March 10, 2009 -  Retreat for those who are recently unemployed

March 5,2009 - Afternoon of Reflection for Separated/Divorced Offered

February 25, 2009 - Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph 

February 23, 2009 - Tuscarawas County Catholic Schools to be restructured

February 20, 2009 - Lenten and Easter Traditions Book Available

February 5, 2009 - Annual Respect Life Conference, February 14

February 2, 2009 - Beloved Priest of 41 Years Passes Away

January 27, 2009 - Catholic Women’s Conference February 21

January 21, 2009 - 2009 World Marriage Day Celebrated February 8

January 16, 2009 - National Catholic Schools Week Celebrated

January 14, 2009 - Fr. Robert Schuer passes away 

January 12, 2009 - Respect Life Mass – Day of Penance and Prayer

January 6, 2009 - Workshop for those in divorce process offered

December 18, 2008 - Columbus Bishop removes priest from all ministry

December 18, 2008 - Natural Family Planning Classes Offered

 December 1, 2008 - 15 men ordained to the Permanent Diaconate

November 21, 2008 - Advent Morning of Reflection

November 14, 2008 - Brochure Assists Bereavement Ministers

November 13, 2008 - Newark retreat center has New Director

November 13, 2008 - Six Honored for Support of Catholic Education

October 29, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus XLT Welcomes Nationally Known Speaker

October 29, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus November XLT Teen Gathering in Newark

October 28, 2008 - "Advent and Christmas Traditions" Family Advent Books Available

 October 23, 2008 - Diocesan Ministry Fair Planned

October 16, 2008 - Council of Catholic Women Convention Slated for November

October 16, 2008 - Mass for hurting families scheduled at Cathedral

October 10, 2008 - Natural Family Planning Information Night Planned

October 7, 2008 - Evening of Prayer for Diocesan Prison & Jail Ministers

September 25, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus Family Rosary Day October 12

September 25, 2008 - Andrew Dinner for young men interested in priesthood

September 19, 2008 - 2008 Deacons' Charity Golf Outing assists prison ministry

September 18, 2008 - Diocese Announces 2008 Marian Dinner

September 12, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus commends St. Brigid School for Blue Ribbon Award

September 12, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus commends 8 Catholic Schools and 19 Teachers for Excellence in Science

September 12, 2008 - Holy Hour field Trip for Children Scheduled

September 9, 2008 - Upper Arlington resident is new diocesan religious education consultant

September 9, 2008 - Former St. Rose School Principal new Recreation Director

September 9, 2008 - Workshop for those in divorce process begins October 2

September 8, 2008 - Diocese Welcomes Six New School Principals 

September 8, 2008 Monsignor Bennett dies

September 5, 2008 NFP Classes in Mt. Vernon

August 27, 2008  2008 Catholic Woman and Young Catholic Woman of the Year

August 25, 2008  Priest of 61 Years Dies

July 14, 2008  Natural Family Planning Awareness Week in July

July 9, 2008 - Televised Mass receives endowment support

July 9, 2008  The Challenge in Changing Times Awards $733,529 in Grants

July 9, 2008  Diocese Names New Director of Ministry Formation Office

June 10, 2008 Bishop Rosecrans Principal Named

June 9, 2008 - Workshop for those in divorce process July and August Thursdays

June 9, 2008 - Columbus Diocese Releases Ohio Graduation Test Scores

June 5, 2008 - Father/Son Retreat Scheduled for June 20-21

June 4, 2008 - St. Agatha Assistant Principal Honored

June 4, 2008 - Diocese Honors St. Paul Principal

June 4, 2008 - Watterson Assistant Principal Honored

June 4, 2008 - Young Adult Summer Kick-off June 24

May 27, 2008 - Catholic High School Baccalaureates and Graduations

May 22, 2008 - Catholic High Schools Graduate 1,188 Seniors

May 22, 2008 - Catholic Schools Receive McGiveny Grant

May 22, 2008 - Annual Jubilee of Anniversaries to be June 22

May 20 - Diocese of Columbus Students Receive Awards

May 20 - Tiffin Native Ordained to Priesthood

May 20 - Pickerington Native to be Ordained to Priesthood

May 20 - Bexley Native Ordained to Priesthood

May 13, 2008 - Msgr. Edward Spiers, Priest of 69 Years, Dies

May 9, 2008 - Diocese of Columbus Announces Strategic Planning Process

May 2, 2008 - XLT Sneak Peek, May 14

April 28, 2008 - Diocesan Senior Citizens Day Celebration May 20

April 28, 2008 - Diocesan Special Events and Collections for 2008

April 25, 2008 - Newark retreat center to host spaghetti dinner

April 18, 2008 - Annual Red Mass, May 1 at St. Joseph Cathedral

April 1, 2008 - Columbus Diocese Holds Pro-Life Essay and Art Contest

April 1, 2008 - Annulment Program Scheduled at Columbus Parish

March 27 - Ss Simon and Jude Welcomes New Pastor

March 27 - Catholic Men's Conference Rescheduled for April 26

March 27 - JOIN BiblioBenefit IV at St. Andrew Church April 25

March 18, 2008 - Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs Mass of Thanksgiving

March 17, 2008 - 1st Annual Gala to Benefit Catholic Schools Announced

March 11, 2008 - Downtown Walking Stations of the Cross, 3/21

February 20, 2008 - 11th Annual Catholic Men's Conference, March 8

February 15, 2008 - Diocesan Respect Life Conference 3/1

February 13, 2008 - Diocesan Youth Rally 3/1-2

February 7, 2008 - Parenting workshop 2/21

February 7, 2008 - Bishop Campbell's statement on Portsmouth Ohio tragedy

February 1, 2008 - Columbus Catholic Women's Conference 2/16

February 1, 2008 - Catholic Record Society Winter Meeting 2/16

January 23, 2008 - Operation Rice Bowl Begins 

January 16, 2008 - Lent & Easter Traditions Booklet

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