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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...

Prayer service recalls sacrifice of 9/11 rescue workers, victims

Father John Manning presided at a brief, but solemn prayer service after the noon Mass on Sept. 11 at the Public Servants Memorial Flag Pole on the south side (Superior Avenue) of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. As is the custom every Sept. 11, a prayer service is conducted and a wreath is placed next to the flag pole, which was dedicate...

USCCB President Calls for Prayers, Perseverance as Hurricane Irma Approaches Mainland

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Declaración por parte de Monseñor Nelson J. Pérez, Obispo de la Diócesis  de Cleveland en cuanto a  la decisión de la administración de los EE.UU. para terminar el programa de Acción Deferida para los que Llegaron a los EE.UU. como niños (DACA en inglés)

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