It is with great pleasure that we announce that Mother Rexia has re-assigned Sr. Amelia to the FIH Convent in Chillicothe. As previously announced, Sr. Zephrina has been hired as the Missions Director for the Columbus Diocese. Sr. Amelia will return to Chillicothe around July 12 to assume the position of the head of the convent once again.

Beginning July 1, 2020, the parish office will open for modified hours. Hours will be Monday 1:00-4:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

See Fr. Hahn or Seminarian Michael for more information.

Click to read about PIME

A reminder that Confession is now available. Confessions are being offered Saturdays 4:00-4:30 p.m. and Mondays 5:00 -5:15 p.m. and are in the church. You must wear a mask, socially distance according to the marks on the floor and use hand sanitizer going in and out of the confessional. All confessions will be held behind the screen for the time being. Confessions should be brief to allow for as many to receive as possible. For a general outline of “Confession in these Times” & Examination of Conscience from the Bishop, see our Website at https://stpeterchillicothe.com/covid-19

The Church will be opening for private prayer beginning the week of May 17. Click for dates, times, and requirements.

Letter From Bishop Brennan - regarding the return to public Masses and opening of churches. For guidelines mentioned in the letter, go to the COVID-19 page on this website.

The Bishops of the United States and Canada to re-consecrate the US and Canada to Our Lady on May 1, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.

Click here to read the letter from Bishop Brennan dated April 28, 2020

Read the letter from the Ohio Bishops in regards to celebrating the Mass in public.

Click here for a letter from Fr.Hahn regarding the procedure for confessions.

Bishop Brennan has let us know that we can share with you the good news that Fr. Timothy Hayes has been appointed pastor of the new three-parish cluster of St. Peter and St. Mary parishes here in Chillicothe, and St. Mary parish in Waverly. Fr. Hayes presently serves as pastor of St. Timothy parish in Columbus. Also, Fr. Cyrus Haddad has been named pastor of St. Colman of Cloyne parish in Washington Court House. Fr. Haddad presently serves as one of two parochial vicars at St. Joseph Cathedral, and as chaplain to the Extraordinary Form Mass Community at Holy Family parish in downtown Columbus. As you know from previous announcements these changes are the result of my being appointed by Bishop Brennan to serve as the new Director of Vocations for the Diocese, and Fr. Hummer retiring this summer. Fr. Hayes and Fr. Haddad will likely begin their new assignments during the regular rotation time in July but that does have the potential to change given some of the unknowns with regards to the coronavirus situation; I will keep you posted if there is a change in regards to the starting date. I have known both Fr. Hayes and Fr. Haddad for some time now and I’m sure that you will be happy to have Fr. Hayes serving here in the consortium as I am sure St. Colman will be happy to have Fr. Haddad, so please join me in welcoming them! Other decisions regarding if one or both of our current parochial vicars will remain on to assist Fr. Hayes are still being decided by the Bishop. We hope to hear on that topic in the near future!

Click here to read the current letter from the Ohio Bishops regarding public Masses. Let us continue to pray for one another during these times, and let us pray a prayer composed by Saint Francis de Sales, the patron saint of our Columbus Diocese: Do not look forward in fear to the changes and chances of this life; Rather, look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God, to whom you belong will in His love enable you to profit by them. He has guided you thus far in life, and He will lead you safely through all trials; and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering, or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations. Amen. Fraternally, Bishop Brennan

The Vatican, realizing that throughout the world (including every diocese in America), the Holy Mass is not being celebrated publicly and confession is not available to so many people, published a reminder about Confession in particular.

Check out the COVID-19 tab on the top right. Check back often for additions for information and suggestions for you and our family in regards to spiritual direction as well as health and safety during this time. Above all things, trust in our Lord and PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens) through this.

The Bishops of Ohio have announced that all Masses and Liturgies are cancelled, including confession. The churches are to remain locked during this time to prevent gatherings.