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Bishop Perez’s calendar is packed with liturgies, events around the diocese

It?s been just a week since Bishop Nelson Perez was installed as the 11th bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland and he literally hit the ground running in his effort to reach out, be accessible and learn more about his new flock. In addition to his daily meetings and administrative work as head of the diocese, the bishop has a full schedule of pastor...

Cuyahoga Southwest Suburban District parishes welcome Bishop Perez at liturgy, reception

Hundreds of people filled St. Basil the Great Church in Brecksville the evening of Sept. 11 to welcome Bishop Nelson Perez to the Diocese of Cleveland. The bishop has 10 meetings on his calendar in every corner of the diocese at which he will celebrate Mass and meet the priests and parishioners. The Cuyahoga Southwest District, which encompasses 1...

Tips for affording a Catholic education

The Diocese of Cleveland operates the largest Catholic school system in the state, with 20 high schools and 94 elementary schools. There are more than 40,000 students enrolled: nearly 13,000 at the high school level and more than 27,000 in elementary school. Although every effort is made to operate the schools as efficiently as possible, tuition c...

Pope amends church law on Mass translations, highlights bishops' role

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service MEDELLIN, Colombia (CNS) — In changes to the Code of Canon Law regarding translations of the Mass and other liturgical texts, Pope Francis highlighted respect for the responsibility of national and regional bishops’ conferences. The changes, released by the Vatican Sept. 9 as Pope Francis was trav...

U.S. bishops executive committee release statement on Administration’s DACA decision; calls on Catholic faithful to urge Congress to pass DREAM Act

WASHINGTON - (Sept. 12, 2017) - The Executive Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement asking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend DACA renewal deadlines in hurricane impacted states.

Faith & Light Pilgrimage of Compassion celebrates community

Bishop Nelson Perez is getting busy with his plans to meet people where they are throughout the Diocese of Cleveland. One of his first stops after being installed as the 11th Bishop of Cleveland on Sept. 5 was at the second Faith & Light Cleveland Pilgrimage of Compassion on Sept. 9 at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Euclid. Brian Daw, coordinat...

Opening liturgy at the Center for Pastoral Leadership emphasizes collaboration and formation of missionary disciples

Collaboration and working together for the good of the Church community is the primary mission of the Center for Pastoral Leadership. Cleveland Bishop emeritus Anthony Pilla emphasized those things during his remarks prior to the Sept. 9 opening liturgy at the CPL in Wickliffe. Newly installed Bishop Nelson Perez was the celebrant at the liturgy a...