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Diocesan pilgrims celebrate 31st World Youth Day

In the land of the saint who created the celebration, millions have gathered in Poland with Pope Francis to celebrate the 31st World Youth Day.

USCCB president offers prayers, support after church attack, killing of priest in France

WASHINGTON - Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) expressed prayers and support after the latest terrorist attack on a Catholic parish in Normandy, France, that left a priest dead and another person seriously injured. According to reports, the attack took place while Fathe...

USCCB president calls for National Day of Prayer and appoints special task force to promote peace and unity

WASHINGTON - In light of recent incidents of violence and racial tension in communities across the United States, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has invited all dioceses across the country to unite in a Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities. He has also appointed a special task force to support bishops in mark...

August 2016 luncheon speakers for the First Friday Clubs are announced

The three First Friday Club luncheon speakers series in the Diocese of Cleveland will hold their respective luncheons beginning at noon on Thursday, August 4 and at noon on Friday, August 5. Jeff Stutzman, social media coordinator and webmaster, Diocese of Cleveland will be the guest speaker at the First Friday Club of Cleveland on Thursday, Augus...

Third-largest U.S. delegation to attend World Youth Day 2016

New App, Digital Resources for Virtual Pilgrimage Nearly 100 bishops expected to attend Resources for pilgrims, stateside events WASHINGTON - More than 40,000 Americans are registered to attend World Youth Day (WYD), July 26-31, in Krakow, Poland. To assist this record breaking number of participants from the United States, the U.S. Conference o...

Priest classmates share thoughts on their vocation

Father Terry Grachanin (left) worked as a graphic designer for seven years and was attending classes at Cleveland State University before he answered a call to the priesthood. Father Louis Thomas (right) considered the priesthood during his senior year at St. Edward High School, but opted to work and start college rather than head to the seminary. ...

Churches among those swept up in Pokemon Go craze

ST. LOUIS (CNS) - Since its release in the United States July 6, Pokemon Go has quickly become a cultural phenomenon. In the first week, the mobile game attracted nearly 21 million users, according to data from Survey Monkey, making it the most popular app in U.S. history. As a result, the nature of the game is driving swarms of players to unsusp...