Father Earl K. Fernandes Appointed Bishop of Columbus

On April 2, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis has appointed Father Earl K. Fernandes of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati the thirteenth bishop of the Diocese of Columbus. Father Fernandes will be consecrated and installed on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Click on the image to the right to read Archbishop Schnurr's letter to the faithful congratulating Bishop-elect Fernandes on this joyous news and sharing some of the ways Father Fernandes has ministered to the archdiocese.