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‘Trust and Hope’ help Bishop Perez face challenges, including injuries from a fiery car crash

Just six months after his installation as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, Bishop Nelson Perez faced what he called ?a dramatic challenge of trust and hope? after suffering serious injuries when his car was involved in a deadly accident on the Long Island Expressway. His episcopal motto is Confide et Spera, which tra...

Recognize Harm to Poor and Amend “Graham-Cassidy” Bill Say U.S. Bishop Chairmen

WASHINGTON—On September 21, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida and Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin called on the U.S. Senate to “think of the harm that will be caused to poor and vulnerable people” by provisions contained in the “Gr...

Letter from Bishop Nelson J. Perez to the Jewish Community

Dear Friends, As Northeast Ohio marks the solemn observance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the most Holy Days of the year for the Jewish community here and around the world, I join my heartfelt best wishes with those of the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese of Cleveland to wish our Jewish brothers and sisters a fruitful year filled w...

Bishop Perez challenges Lorain County parishes to do their part as missionary disciples

The 24 Lorain County District parishes came together on Sept. 18 for a Mass and reception with newly installed Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez. Sacred Heart Chapel Parish in Lorain hosted the districtwide event, which was attended by hundreds of people representing the parishes. Father William Thaden, Sacred Heart pastor, welcomed all to the liturgy...

The Village of St. Edward breaks ground for new senior living community in Wadsworth

The nonprofit, faith-based Village of St. Edward broke ground on Sept. 20 for a new 106-unit senior living community at 880 Main St., Wadsworth. The Village of St. Edward at Wadsworth will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care living arrangements and services. A continuum of care will be offered for the changing needs of reside...

Bishop Perez makes his first administrative staff appointments

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, has appointed Reverend Donald P. Oleksiak Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Cleveland.

Encuentro fuels missionary disciples, evangelism in Hispanic community

Seven Hispanic parishes in the Diocese of Cleveland are among those nationwide who are engaged in the Fifth National Encuentro. V Encuentro is a four-year process of ecclesial reflection and action that invites all Catholics in the United States to intense missionary activity, consultation, leadership development and identification of best ministe...