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Relic of Millennial Saint Carlo Acutis Arrives in Ohio
The pericardium relic of St. Carlo Acutis will tour parishes in the Diocese of Columbus as part of a statewide procession.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A first-class relic of St. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, is scheduled to arrive in central Ohio this week. The relic, a fragment of the saint's pericardium, will tour parishes within the Diocese of Columbus from February 13 through February 18 as part of a larger procession across Ohio.
Why it matters
The visit of St. Carlo Acutis' relic reflects a broader effort within the Catholic Church to connect with younger generations through figures whose lives demonstrate a synthesis of faith and modern life. As the first millennial saint, Acutis' example is seen as particularly relevant for engaging youth in the faith.
The details
The relic's journey began in the Diocese of Toledo and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati before arriving in Columbus on Friday, February 13. Specific opportunities for the public to view and venerate the relic are scheduled for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville on Monday, February 16, and the St. Thomas More Newman Center on the Ohio State University campus on Wednesday, February 18, coinciding with Ash Wednesday.
- The relic's journey began in the Diocese of Toledo and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati before arriving in Columbus on Friday, February 13.
- The relic will be on display at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville on Monday, February 16.
- The relic will be on display at the St. Thomas More Newman Center on the Ohio State University campus on Wednesday, February 18, coinciding with Ash Wednesday.
The players
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes
The Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus, which oversees nearly 500,000 Catholics across 23 counties.
St. Carlo Acutis
A Millennial saint born in 1991 who was canonized on September 7, 2025, after a life marked by deep religious devotion and a unique embrace of modern technology. Before his death from leukemia in 2006 at the age of 16, Acutis created a website dedicated to cataloging Eucharistic miracles.
What they’re saying
“It's very exciting to have the pericardium relic of St. Carlo Acutis in our diocese. The example he set for the youth of our faith is palpable, and the relic itself represents the heart that St. Carlo had for Jesus and the Eucharist, but also the heart that Jesus has for all of those in His flock.”
— Bishop Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus (newsy-today.com)
What’s next
The relic's journey will continue across Ohio after its stops in the Diocese of Columbus.
The takeaway
The tour of St. Carlo Acutis' relic reflects the Catholic Church's efforts to connect with younger generations through figures whose lives demonstrate a synthesis of faith and modern life, with the timing of the relic's visit to Ohio coinciding with the beginning of the Lenten season.
