News of the Diocese

A message from Bishop Malesic on the celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2021

This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service. Since the formation of the Diocese of Cleveland back in 1847, Catholic educa...

Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - Jan. 24, 2021

Each week, Bishop Edward Malesic writes a Scripture reflection for the faithful. Follow the bishop on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Click HERE for...

Bishop Malesic celebrates Mass, addresses Roe Remembrance rally in Columbus

“When I was two cells old, I had the right to life. When I was two cells old, it gave me the right to an education; it gave me the right to not ...

Annual Mass for Life Cleveland celebrates all life

The congregation at the 2021 Mass for Life Cleveland was smaller, socially distanced and masked, but those who gathered in the Cathedral of St. John t...

Pandemic safety protocols bring changes to blessing of throats, Ash Wednesday and more

The faithful will notice some differences in the blessing of throats, distribution of ashes and other Lenten practices this year. The chang...

Diocesan ministries launch ‘A Week for Life’ on Jan. 22

Thousands of Catholics nationwide will come together Jan. 22-29 for a weeklong commitment of prayer and reflection dedicated to the protect...

A message from Bishop Malesic on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn

Our Church designates Jan. 22, 2021 as a day of prayer and penance called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Child...