OLP History

Who was the Bishop of Columbus that established Our Lady of Peace Parish?

• Bishop John A. Watterson

• Bishop Michael J. Ready

• Bishop James J. Hartley

When was Our Lady of Peace Parish established by the Diocese?

• January 17, 1946

• April 3, 1929

• June 5, 1956

Who was the first Pastor of Our Lady of Peace?

• Father Sean Dooley

• Father James Sullivan

• Father George H. Foley

What was unusual about the first Our Lady of Peace Church and School buildings?

• They were both former army barracks.

• One was painted blue, the other orange which is where we got our school colors.

• They were old houses already on the property.

The original pews and kneelers for the church were made by whom?

• Parishoners

• The Amish living by the Olentangy River

• German prisoners of war.

Where did OLP parishioners celebrate Mass before the first church was built?

• In a movie theater

• In a funeral home

• All of the above

What is the name of our athletic field?

• Beechwold Park

• DeSantis Field

• Tiger Field

When did Our Lady of Peace School begin?

• The first school year began in August 1949

• The first school year began in August 1947

• The first school year began in August 2006

Who was the first principal of Our Lady of Peace?

• Sister Mary Catherine Johnson, O.P.

• Sister Lucille Stewart, O.P.

• James Silcott