?I must confess that I am deeply humbled, and at the same time, filled with great joy and gratitude to our Holy Father, Pope Francis, for calling me to serve the Diocese of Cleveland as its 11th bishop,? said Bishop-designate Nelson Perez.
The new bishop, who will be installed on Sept. 5, replaces Bishop Richard Lennon who resigned on Dec. 28, 2016 due to ongoing health concerns.
Bishop-designate Perez said
