Toledo-born priest appointed 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus

A Toledoan is making history. Father Earl Fernandes of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will become the first Indian-American to head a U.S. Roman Catholic diocese.
Fernandes grew up in northwest Ohio, attending high school at St. Francis de Sales and living in east Toledo and Oregon. His new job isn't taking him too far from home. Pope Francis has called Fernandes to become the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus.
"I feel excited, yet terrified. It's an overwhelming responsibility, yet it also fills me with joy," Fernandes said. "I hope that I can be the type of shepherd that the church needs today."
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Congratulations bishop Fernandez. I am happy for you.I came to the US same time as your your parents as a priest and in Columbus for little time.God.bless you with holy ministry.🙏🏼🙏🏼

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