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St. Barnabas School principal heads to the roof to fulfill a bargain with students

The office of St. Barnabas School Principal Erin Faetanini was empty on April 19. She was working, but relocated to the roof for the day as...

In remembrance – Father William D. Karg

The wake for Father William D. Karg, senior priest-retired, will begin at 3 p.m. April 23 at St. Sebastian Church 476 Mull Ave., Akron. Bishop Edward ...

Five Saint Mary seminarians are ordained as transitional deacons

“Gentlemen, you have been feeling the tug of God’s call for a long time now. Your faculty and formators – and your bishops – t...

Father Matthew Byrne takes the reins as fourth pastor of St. John Bosco Parish

Since becoming administrator of St. John Bosco Parish in Parma Heights on March 15, 2020, Father Matthew Byrne has been adjusting to his role and guid...

Sister Rita Mary Harwood to leave Parish Life and Development post; Father Ference named new vicar of evangelization

Sister Rita Mary Harwood, SND, secretary for Parish Life and Development for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, announced her intent to leave her posi...

Bishop Gries explores men’s religious orders during Theology on the Rocks program

About a dozen orders of religious men – both priests and brothers – work in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland filling various r...

Clergy assignment changes – April 2021

Father Bede Kotlinski, OSB, with the permission of the Right Rev. Gary Hoover, OSB, abbot of St. Andrew Abbey, was appointed administrator ...