News of the Diocese

A statement from Bishop Malesic on the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin

I add my voice to that of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops chairmen of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, and Domestic Justice and H...

Meetings with cardinal, priests and Culture Project missionaries highlight bishop’s day

Seven months into his tenure as bishop of Cleveland, Bishop Edward Malesic continues to learn about the Diocese of Cleveland and its many f...

St. Barnabas School principal heads to the roof to fulfill a bargain with students

The office of St. Barnabas School Principal Erin Faetanini was empty on April 19. She was working, but relocated to the roof for the day as...

Five Saint Mary seminarians are ordained as transitional deacons

“Gentlemen, you have been feeling the tug of God’s call for a long time now. Your faculty and formators – and your bishops – t...

Father Matthew Byrne takes the reins as fourth pastor of St. John Bosco Parish

Since becoming administrator of St. John Bosco Parish in Parma Heights on March 15, 2020, Father Matthew Byrne has been adjusting to his role and guid...

Sister Rita Mary Harwood to leave Parish Life and Development post; Father Ference named new vicar of evangelization

Sister Rita Mary Harwood, SND, secretary for Parish Life and Development for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, announced her intent to leave her posi...

Bishop Gries explores men’s religious orders during Theology on the Rocks program

About a dozen orders of religious men – both priests and brothers – work in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland filling various r...