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The Immaculate Conception is a Catholic dogma that states that Mary, whose conception was brought about the normal way, was conceived without original sin or its stain. That’s what “immaculate” means: without stain. It’s important to understand what the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception is and what it is not.
Immaculate Conception Church is a Roman Catholic faith community with the celebration of the Eucharist as the center of our lives. We create a vibrant parish life through prayer, discernment, education and active involvement of all. We celebrate our evolving diversity, as well as, our oneness in faith as a family in Christ.
Mary, the Mother of God, is the Immaculate Conception. This is because she was chosen by God and given the grace of being preserved from original sin. Pope St. John Paul II said, Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Sm 16:7). And Mary’s heart was fully disposed to the fulfilment of the divine will.
Welcome to Immaculate conception Parish. Immaculate Conception Parish is a vibrant, faith-filled community located on 6.5-acres in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The parish is currently under the spiritual leadership of Reverend Matthew Hoover and is comprised of nearly 1,500 families who are actively involved in more than 50 ...
Immaculate Conception is a full stewardship parish. Stewardship is all about living our Baptismal call to discipleship. It's about putting our faith into action, ever mindful that our Christianity is not a "spectator sport", but rather a call to full, conscious, and active participation in the mission and work of Christ through the Church.
In 2017, Father was appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception as well as Chaplain to the Catholic students at George Washington University. In 2019, he became full time pastor of Immaculate Conception, and in 2022 became an adjunct spiritual director at the St. John Paul II Seminary.
Immaculate Conception Parish is a Christian community of disciples in the Roman Catholic tradition, called by Jesus, united in Eucharistic worship and growing in faith, hope and love. Nourished through the sacraments and strengthened by God’s transforming love, we are empowered to know the gospel message and to witness to others.
