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Bishop Perez takes action to strengthen Newman Campus Catholic Ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, is taking steps to revitalize Catholic campus ministry throughout the eight-county diocese. This renewal is being accomplished by the appointment of new leadership, the adding of management positions and resources as well as improving the organizational structure. These...

A message to the community from Bishop Nelson J. Perez on the passing of a city of Mentor police officer who died in the line of duty

Our community comes together in mourning over the loss of a valiant member of law enforcement who gave his life this past Sunday in the line of duty. City of Mentor Police Officer Mathew Mazany was a beloved member of the safety forces community in Northeast Ohio who made the ultimate sacrifice in faithfully carrying out his duty to protect and def...

Bishop Nelson Perez celebrates double pastor installation for Father Timothy J. O’Connor

South Main Street from Amherst into South Amherst was active on the evening of Saturday, June 23 as parishioners from St. Joseph (Amherst) and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (South Amherst) traveled between the two parishes to celebrate Mass and officially welcome Fr. Timothy J. O?Connor at his formal installation as pastor at both churches. ...

Esperanza provides hope, help for Hispanic students with scholarship awards

Bishop Perez is keynote speaker at 35th annual Fiesta of Hope Esperanza Inc., which is celebrating its 35th anniversary as the leading advocate for education in the Hispanic community, awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships at its annual Fiesta of Hope celebration on June 22 at the Cleveland Renaissance Ballroom. Bishop Nelson Perez was the k...

Notre Dame College hosts National Education Summit of the Sisters of Notre Dame

Bishop Nelson Perez celebrated Mass Wednesday evening, June 20 on the opening day of the National Education Summit of the Sisters of Notre Dame on the campus of Notre Dame College in South Euclid. Approximately 150 religious sisters and lay scholars along with conference attendees and guests filled the Christ the King Chapel in the college?s admini...

Seven Diocese of Cleveland affiliated offices, schools and organizations named in Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces of 2018 by the Plain Dealer

The Diocese of Cleveland proudly recognizes seven of our associated schools, offices and organizations named to Northeast Ohio?s Top Workplaces of 2018 by the Plain Dealer. CLICK HERE to view the list announced on June 17, 2018.

Dabney to head diocesan African-American ministry office

Cary Dabney is the new director of the Diocese of Cleveland Office of Ministry to African-American Catholics. The office is part of the Secretariat of Parish Life and Development, which is led by Sister Rita Mary Harwood. He is a PhD candidate at Duquesne University with concentrations in American Catholicism and Black Catholic studies. Dabney ea...