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The FEST 2026 draws thousands to ForeFront Field in Avon

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Mother Nature provided a perfect day – sunny and warm – for The FEST 2026 on Aug. 15, as the event moved west to ForeFront Field in Avon. “We are blessed in so many ways,” said Father Bob Stec.

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Diocese, Notre Dame ACE Academies partner with three more schools

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Three more schools in the diocese, St. Jerome and Our Lady of Angels schools and Corpus Christi Academy, have joined the University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education.

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Bishop Malesic returns to Greensburg to celebrate diocese’s 75th milestone anniversary

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Bishop Edward Malesic was back in familiar territory on Aug. 15 when he celebrated Mass in honor of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

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Annual convocation signals start of new academic year in diocese

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Educators from across the diocese gathered at St. Francis of Assisi Parish for the annual Bishop’s Convocation on Aug. 14. For more than 40 years the event has brought educators together.

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Hispanic youth retreat focuses on God’s love, beauty of creation

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

As summer winds down, 23 young people from the youth group at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Cleveland participated in a daylong retreat at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Elyria.

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Clergy assignment changes – August 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026

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Diocesan website redesign adds fresh look, new features

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Recently, visitors to the Diocese of Cleveland website may have noticed a new look. On July 20, the diocesan Communications Department launched a redesigned website.

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Four men admitted to candidacy for permanent diaconate

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Four men were admitted to candidacy for the permanent diaconate during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward Malesic on Aug. 7 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership.

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Video: The Good Under Construction – August 2026 update

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

As work continues on the major interior renovation of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, here is the newest video in a series that offers updates on the project.

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The FEST moves west to ForeFront Field with a day of faith, family and fun

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Mark your calendar: The FEST will take place noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. This year’s theme is “Blessed!” as the daylong celebration of faith, family and fun marks its 26th anniversary.

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Bosco Drexel Summer Youth Mission helps students put their faith in action

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Bosco Drexel Summer Youth Mission, which includes about 130 junior high and high school students, is a ministry of the Avon Catholic Community.

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St. Patrick Parish, Wellington welcomes Bishop Malesic for Mass, breakfast

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Bishop Edward Malesic made his first pastoral visit to St. Patrick Parish in Wellington Aug. 9, where he received a warm welcome from pastor Father David Trask, Deacon Dino Paoletta and parishioners.

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Bishop Malesic installs new pastor at St. Paschal Baylon Parish

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Members of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament joined Bishop Edward Malesic on Aug. 8 as he installed Father Rosario Pushparaj, SSS as the new pastor of St. Paschal Baylon Parish.

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Funeral Mass set for Eileen Von Alt, former secretary to diocesan bishops

Monday, August 10, 2026

The funeral Mass for Eileen F. Von Alt will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 12 in the Holy Spirit Chapel at Jennings, 10204 Granger Road, Garfield Heights. Von Alt, 95, died Aug. 5.

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Lakewood native professes vows as Benedictine monk at Saint Vincent Archabbey

Friday, August 07, 2026

Brother Aidan (Timothy) Sheridan, OSB, a native of Lakewood, made his solemn profession of monastic vows on July 1 at Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

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St. Bartholomew Parish welcomes Father Schultz as its fifth pastor

Thursday, August 06, 2026

After serving St. Bartholomew Parish in Middleburg Heights as administrator for 14 months, Father Patrick Schultz is settling into a new role: fifth pastor of the busy parish, which includes a school.