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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.

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Bishop’s Golf Classic supports Catholic schools, teacher development, tuition assistance

Thursday, August 06, 2026

It was a picture-perfect day as golfers gathered on Aug. 3 for the 36th annual Bishop’s Golf Classic at Westwood Country Club in Rocky River.

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First Faith & Family Night at the Drive-in features Mass, food, fun

Thursday, August 06, 2026

The idea of a family night at the Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-in in North Ridgeville surfaced occasionally over the past couple of years but really took hold this spring, said Deacon Darrel “Del” Sherman.

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Bishop Malesic’s Damascus visit includes Mass, camper witness stories

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

A trip to Damascus was on the agenda for Bishop Edward Malesic on July 31. Accompanied by Father Eric Garris, diocesan vocation director, he traveled more than 100 miles south to Centerburg, Ohio to

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St. Andrew Abbey, diocese celebrate Bishop Gries’ 25th episcopal jubilee

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

“Who doesn’t feel happy in the presence of Bishop Roger (Gries, OSB)?” asked Bishop Edward Malesic of the 300 people attending a benefit gala marking the 25th anniversary of Bishop Gries’ episcopal or