About Saint Pius X · Reynoldsburg, Ohio
St. Pius X Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Columbus located at 1051 Waggoner Road in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, a suburb east of Columbus. Founded in 1958 by Father Andrew H. Hohman, the parish ministers to approximately 2,000 families in Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Pataskala, and the surrounding eastside communities. The parish campus includes an elementary school and a children's center, and it offers daily and Sunday Masses in English, a robust Eucharistic adoration schedule, faith formation, youth ministry, and outreach through organizations such as the Knights of Columbus Father Hohman Council #5253.
- Established
- 1958
- Patron
- Saint Pius X
- Rector
- Fr. Patrick Watikha, AJ
- Diocese
- Diocese of Columbus
Why belong here
St. Pius X is a large, family-oriented suburban parish that offers daily and weekend Masses, a robust perpetual Eucharistic adoration schedule (with dedicated chapels on the main altar and in the Sacred Heart Chapel), and a full sacramental and devotional life including daily Liturgy of the Hours, a weekly Holy Hour with confessions and Benediction, a prayer chain, and Divine Mercy and Rosary devotions. With its attached Catholic elementary school, children's center, faith formation and youth ministry programs, Knights of Columbus council, Women's Club, senior fellowship, and outreach to roughly 2,000 families on Columbus's east side, the parish provides a vibrant, welcoming community for families, young adults, and seniors alike.
Mass times at Saint Pius X
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday and Friday: 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM (during Holy Hour with Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration)
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- By appointment — call parish office at 614-866-2859
Adoration times
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (Main Altar); 1:00 PM–9:00 PM (Sacred Heart Chapel)
- Thursday: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM (Sacred Heart Chapel)
- First Friday: 9:00 AM Friday through 7:00 AM Saturday (Sacred Heart Chapel)
Parish History
St. Pius X Parish was founded in 1958 by Father Andrew H. Hohman, a priest of the Diocese of Columbus who had previously served at Calmoutier and Crooksville. Father Hohman shepherded the new Reynoldsburg mission and was remembered by his fellow priests as 'the founder of their parish' until his death in December 1963 at age 52. The present church building was completed in 1960, and the parish grew steadily alongside the eastside suburbs of Columbus during the post-war expansion era. The parish was established during the tenure of Bishop Clarence Issenmann, who erected seven new churches across the diocese to meet the needs of the booming central Ohio population.
- Founded in 1958 by Father Andrew H. Hohman
- Church building completed in 1960
- Striking mid-century modern / Space Age architecture with upturned concrete ribs
- 60th anniversary celebrated in 2018 with a pictorial directory
- Currently ministers to approximately 2,000 families
Faith Formation and Youth Ministry
The parish runs a comprehensive Faith Formation / Religious Education program under the direction of a Coordinator of Religious Education and a Director of Evangelization, Faith Formation, and Coordinator of Youth Ministry. Programs include ongoing catechesis for parish children, sacramental preparation, Vacation Bible School (held annually, e.g., 'SonSpark Labs' in 2018), and youth ministry for teens.
- Faith Formation / Religious Education for parish children
- Youth Ministry (Coordinator: Seb Maningding)
- Annual Vacation Bible School
- Sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation)
St. Pius X School and Children's Center
The Waggoner Road campus includes St. Pius X Elementary School (at 1061 Waggoner Road) and St. Pius X Children's Center (at 1067 Waggoner Road). The school is led by a Principal and Assistant Principal, with a School Advisory Board composed of parishioners. The Children's Center provides preschool and childcare, and the parish also operates a Latchkey after-school program directed by Mary Vail.
- St. Pius X Elementary School (1061 Waggoner Road)
- St. Pius X Children's Center (1067 Waggoner Road)
- Latchkey after-school program
- School Advisory Board
Knights of Columbus and Fraternal Organizations
The parish hosts Knights of Columbus Father Andrew H. Hohman Council #5253, chartered in 1962 in honor of the parish's founding pastor. Membership is open to all practicing Catholic men of the parish aged 18 or over. The Council holds a Family Social Meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Family Center. The affiliated Knights of Columbus Women's Club is a charitable and social organization that supports the parish and local community, meeting on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Activity Center.
- Knights of Columbus Father Andrew H. Hohman Council #5253 (chartered 1962)
- Family Social Meetings — first Tuesday, 7:00 PM
- Knights of Columbus Women's Club — second Monday, 7:00 PM
- Annual Card and Games Party fundraiser in April
Liturgical Ministries
The parish uses Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP) to schedule liturgical volunteers for Mass. The database includes nearly 400 volunteers across more than 20 ministries, ensuring each Mass is well-served by lay faithful.
- Altar servers
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC)
- Lectors
- Gift bearers
- Greeters
- Ushers
- Collection counters
- Linen ministry
- Liturgy of the Word for Children (LWC)
- Music Ministry / Choir
Parish Staff and Clergy
The parish is currently led by Father Patrick Watikha, AJ, as Pastor, with Father Gotfried Mulisa, AJ, as Parochial Vicar. Three permanent deacons — Deacon Jim Kelly, Deacon Joe Lemay, and Deacon Mike Berger — assist in ministry. The lay staff includes a Business Manager, Bookkeeper, Coordinators of Religious Education, Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, and Music Ministry, a Director of Evangelization, Principal and Assistant Principal of the School, Director of the Children's Center, Director of Latchkey, Rectory/Campus Coordinator, Head of Maintenance, Office Assistant/Safe Environments Coordinator, and Campus Communications Specialist.
- Pastor: Fr. Patrick Watikha, AJ
- Parochial Vicar: Fr. Gotfried Mulisa, AJ
- Deacons: Dcn. Jim Kelly, Dcn. Joe Lemay, Dcn. Mike Berger
- Business Manager: Brenda Brammer
- Bookkeeper: Katy Kister
- Director of Evangelization, Faith Formation, and Youth Ministry: Seb Maningding
- Coordinator of Religious Education: Christina Zacovic
- Coordinator of Music Ministry: Katherine Vichinsky
- Principal, St. Pius X School: Lisa Ruth
- Assistant Principal: Katie Chilicki
- Director, St. Pius X Children's Center: Susan Kolb
- Director of Latchkey: Mary Vail
- Rectory/Campus Coordinator: Sharon Miller
- Head of Maintenance: Scott Marsh
- Office Assistant/Safe Environments Coordinator: Patricia Zeitman
- Campus Communications Specialist: Joe Filous
- President, Parish Council
Contact and Visiting
The parish office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Visitors and parishioners are encouraged to call ahead for appointments with staff. The parish is easily accessible by car, with on-site parking including handicap-accessible spaces near the church.
- Address: 1051 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
- Phone: (614) 866-2859
- Fax: (614) 866-1499
- Email: [email protected]
- Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Ample on-site parking with handicap spots near the church
- Sick Calls any time day or night: (614) 367-1392
Parish Endowment
The parish participates in The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Columbus through the St. Pius X Endowment Fund #320CL. Donors may contribute bequests of cash, stock, real estate, or insurance to support the long-term financial stability of the parish.
- St. Pius X Endowment Fund #320CL
- Administered through The Catholic Foundation
- Contact: 614-443-8893 or www.catholic-foundation.org
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Andrew H. Hohman1958–1963
Founding pastor of St. Pius X; previously at Calmoutier and Crooksville; died December 19, 1963, at age 52. Knights of Columbus Council #5253, chartered 1962, is named in his honor.
- Msgr. David Funkapproximately 2007–July 2018
Retired July 10, 2018, after 11 years as pastor; remained in the Reynoldsburg area.
- Rev. David J. Young2018–July 11, 2023
Succeeded Msgr. Funk as pastor; reassigned July 11, 2023, to pastor St. Nicholas and St. Thomas Aquinas churches in Zanesville.
- Rev. Patrick Watikha, AJJuly 11, 2023–present
Member of the Apostles of Jesus; previously parochial vicar in Portsmouth parishes.
- Rev. Process Milton Kiocha, AJJuly 11, 2023–September 1, 2024
Parochial Vicar; previously parochial vicar in Chillicothe and Waverly; reassigned September 2024 to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Grove City.
- Rev. Gotfried Mulisa, AJSeptember 1, 2024–present
Parochial Vicar; member of the Apostles of Jesus religious order.