Under Bishop Earl Fernandes, the Diocese of Columbus in Ohio is witnessing remarkable Catholic growth The Catholic population has doubled in the diocese past three and a half years Hundreds people became Catholic in the diocese at this year’s Easter vigil The number of seminarians surged from 17 to over 40 First new Catholic school to open in the diocese in 30 years Many students entered into full communion with the Church at the Newman Center near Ohio State University this year Follow @HCatholictimes for great updates from the diocese. Her coverage is excellent. Image: Diocese of Columbus

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