Our
Pastor, Father Theodore Sill, and his staff would like to welcome
you to our St. Matthew the Apostle Church website. It contains
a wealth of information including our mission, our message, our
goals, and our plans for future. You can learn about one of our
many diverse ministries or committees and even sign up to volunteer
online. In addition, we post our current church bulletin and
monthly calendar for your convenience. You can also access our
school, parish school of religion, and other Catholic sites via
the provided links. Our hope is this website will provide guidance
in making informed and faith-filled choices regarding joining
and actively participating in our parish.
Our journey at St. Matthew the Apostle Parish began in April
1959, when Bishop Clarence Issenmann of the Diocese of Columbus
purchased 11.5 acres of land on Havens Corners Road in Gahanna,
Ohio. From that day forward, our parish mission became our
parishioner’s life work. As we move forward and plan
for the future, we can reflect joyfully at an inspiring past.
In the areas of worship, education, fellowship, and outreach,
the parish has responded to the needs of a growing community
of faithful Catholics throughout its forty-year history.
St. Matthew Parish is more than just a name, a location on
a map, or just a group of buildings. We are a family of faith
made up of individuals that love God and their fellow human
beings. This is evident by the wide variety of ministries,
services, and outreach programs sponsored by our parish. These
programs are here because St. Matthew parishioners have a strong
commitment to their faith and their neighbors. This commitment
to God and family is the lifeblood of St. Matthew.
Today, we are a vibrant parish community of over 2,500
families and growing. Our school, religious education program,
and faith-based initiatives are among the best in the Diocese.
And we are proud of our continued improvement of our campus and
facilities.
We close with our motto, St. Matthew the Apostle Church:
One Parish... One Family... One Journey. |
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