Diocese of Columbus

Bishop Earl K. Fernandes celebrated Mass for the conferral of the Sacrament of Confirmation to 31 youth from St. John Paul II Scioto Catholic Parish in Portsmouth and Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles parish, Chillicothe and Waverly. The confirmation Mass was celebrated at St. Mary Church in Portsmouth. Please join us in praying for the intercession of the Holy Spirit in the lives of our youth! Photos by Sarah Lightle #BishopFernandes #DioceseofColumbus

14 priests residing in the Diocese of Columbus this year are celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood. Read more about each priest and where they have served in this Catholic Times article, written by Tim Puet: https://lnkd.in/g8gcSBxU #CatholicTimes #DioceseofColumbus

Newly ordained Father Zachary Goodchild has impacted countless lives, even before becoming a priest. Read more from those he's encountered in this Catholic Times article, written by Hannah Heil: https://lnkd.in/gTtYjf8D #CatholicTimes #DioceseofColumbus

On Sunday, newly ordained Father Zachary Goodchild celebrated his first Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Many clergy and faithful from around the diocese were present, supporting Father Goodchild as he steps into his vocation. Please join us in continuing to pray for Father Goodchild as he embraces his call! Photos by Aaron Christy #PriestFirstMass #DioceseofColumbus

The second annual diocesan Mass for the Vigil of the Solemnity of Pentecost united more than 20 ethnic communities in the diocese on Saturday. Read more in this Catholic Times article, written by Hannah Heil. https://lnkd.in/g8KYEPe8 #PentecostVigilMass #DioceseofColumbus

Newly ordained Father Zachary Goodchild had no thoughts of becoming a priest growing up, until someone asked him the question. Read more of Father Goodchild's vocation story in this Catholic Times article, written by Hannah Heil. https://lnkd.in/gnKYk9VP #PriestOrdination #DioceseofColumbus

2nd Annual Pentecost Vigil Mass The second annual diocesan Mass for the Vigil of the Solemnity of Pentecost, celebrated by Bishop Earl K. Fernandes and organized by the Office of Multicultural Ministry, united more than 20 ethnic communities at St. Catharine of Siena Church last night. Around 20 priests from across the diocese concelebrated, and more than 60 individuals were baptized, received into full communion with the Church and confirmed. The Vigil Mass, celebrated in the Extended Form, included four readings from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. Nearly every part of the Mass was spoken in a different language, with over a dozen languages spoken total. Happy Pentecost Sunday! Photos by Sarah Lightle #PentecostSunday #BishopFernandes #DioceseofColumbus

New clergy assignments have been announced, including the assignment for our newly ordained priest, Father Zachary Goodchild. Read more in this Catholic Times article at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gEef5-Wz #ClergyAssignments #DioceseofColumbus

The Diocese of Columbus gained a priest on Saturday, May 23 with the ordination of Father Zachary Goodchild to the Sacred Order of Presbyter. Read the extended details of the day in this Catholic Times article, written by Hannah Heil. https://lnkd.in/g9-3uArg #PriestOrdination #DioceseofColumbus

Today, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes celebrated the Presbyterate Ordination for Fr. Zachary Goodchild at St. Joseph Cathedral! Joined by clergy and the faithful from around the diocese, Bishop Fernandes welcomed our new priest to his vocation. Please join us in congratulating and praying for Fr. Goodchild! Photos by Sarah Lightle #PriesthoodOrdination #BishopFernandes #DioceseofColumbus