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Attention Parishes: Summer Employment of Minors

Employment of MinorsMany parishes employ minors, especially during the summer months.  There are restrictions on hours of work and type of work for minors as well as documentation requirements.  To be sure you are following the law, you can find information at http://com.ohio.gov/laws under the heading "Employment of Minors." Labor Law P...

Vacation Bible School / Summer Camp

The Secretariat for Parish Life and Development, Diocese of Cleveland has compiled a listing of Summer faith events including Vacation Bible School and Summer Camp activities that are open to the public. Please send an e-mail to Martha Hamilton at mhamilton@dioceseofcleveland.org to have her include your parish event in the below list.Review ...

Diocese of Cleveland's Religious Freedom web page dedicated to the "Fortnight for Freedom"

Parishes to hold evening candle light vigils for Religious Freedom, Bishop Lennon to celebrate noon Mass at Cathedral on July 4thOne of the precious liberties we enjoy in this country is Freedom of Religion. The bishops of the United States believe our religious liberties are threatened by the Federal Health and Human Services mandate requiring re...

"Fortnight for Freedom" chance for faithful to show their concerns with HHS

Bishop Lennon's column from the Catholic Universe BulletinBack in March, I was gratified and inspired to see so many people fill the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist to celebrate Mass before the Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally in downtown Cleveland. After Mass, as I shook your hands and listened to your comments, I could see and feel th...

Clarification of Priest Status

Bishop begins re-opening meetings with St. Peter MembersCleveland Bishop Richard Lennon has written to the priests and deacons in the Diocese of Cleveland clarifying the matter concerning the Rev. Robert Marrone.  In lieu of incorrect media reports, here is the status update. Dear Priests and Deacons,I write to inform you of the sequence of r...

Corpus Christi procession at Saint John Cathedral - June 9

Children who received First Holy Communion during this school year are invited to participate in a procession at the Cathedral on the vigil of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.  Children are asked to wear their First Communion clothing. Children will participate in the entrance procession of the Mass.  The procession will take place on Sa...

In Remembrance - Reverend Albert J. Mackert

The Reverend