The July/August issue of Northeast Ohio Catholic magazine is on the way to homes across the eight-county Diocese of Cleveland. Here is a rundown of some of the content in this issue.
Bishop Edward Malesic‘s “From the Bishop” column looks at “Embracing our Mission to Bring Christ to the World.”
Featured on the cover is the story of the Carmona Caravan No. 75 of the International Order of the Alhambra, Inc., a Catholic organization dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with disabilities. The 76-year-old group works hand-in-hand with Disability Services and Ministries of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland and other programs in the diocese.
Click here to view a video giving a glimpse into the ministry performed by hospital chaplains in the diocese. The video focuses on the work of Father Peter Paul Ibeagha, AJ who serves as a chaplain at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
Mary Lou Swinerton, the “spiritual heartbeat” of St. Therese at St. Mary of the Woods, shares her story about serving as chaplain for the Avon facility. After a career in Catholic education, she earned a certification in clinical pastoral education and began a new ministry, which she calls her dream job, 13 years ago.
As the Catholic Charities Appeal continues, see how the second in-pew collection is benefiting Help Me Grow, a program that assists new parents.
The Catholic Community Foundation continues to grow and evolve as its marks its first 25 years of service to the diocese. Learn more about how the foundation coordinates philanthropy and fundraising throughout the diocese, including some of its success stories.
Read about The FEST, the annual day of faith, family and fun, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Aug. 3, including insights from a longtime FEST volunteer.
The Schillo family from St. Thomas More School in Brooklyn talks about how the Angel Scholarship Fund is making it easier to afford a Catholic education for their children.
And the new installment of “As a Catholic, why …” offers insight into the importance of singing during the liturgy.
All the usual features – Things to Do listings, clergy assignment changes and In Memoriam (clergy obituaries) – also are in this issue.
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