News of the Diocese

Next "Year of Faith Lecture Series" at Cathedral - September 18

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland will continue his twice a month "Year of Faith Lecture Series" on Wednesday, September 18 inside the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist.  His approximately twenty to thirty minute lectures will begin immediately after the conclusion of the noon Mass on selected weekday afternoons....

36th annual "Walk of Hope" benefits persons with disabilities - October 5

Catholic Charities Disability Services and Ministries will host the 36th Annual Walk of Hope for Persons with Disabilities through Cleveland?s historic Tremont neighborhood Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. Many people come to Disability Services and Ministries because they find hope and a welcoming community. For 47 years, these Diocesan of...

Bishop Lennon asks Cleveland faithful to select a day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Syria

Following the pastoral lead of Pope Francis and his "On the Plea for Peace" address delivered in Vatican City on Sunday, September 1, Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland made a request today (September 3) of his pastors and parish administrators throughout the Diocese of Cleveland to publish the following announcement in their&nb...

Ecumenical prayer vigil and procession for Immigration Reform in Ashland - September 6

An ecumenical prayer vigil and procession supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform will take place at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Ashland on Friday, September 6 beginning at 3:00 p.m. The procession will begin at Emmanuel United Methodist Church located at 322 Cleveland Avenue in Ashland and will proceed to Representative Bob Gibbs...

A "Pilgrimage for Immigration Reform" to be held in Painesville - September 5

  The Diocese of Cleveland through its Catholic Commission of Lake & Geauga counties will hold a "Pilgrimage for Immigration Reform" at Saint Mary Parish, Painesville on Thursday, September 5 beginning at 5 p.m. Hundreds of parishioners from across the Cleveland diocese will gather at Saint Mary Parish, 242 N. ...

Weekend of September 14-15 - Parishes to hold Mass to bless Catechists

The Catholic Church throughout the world will celebrate those who are appointed to serve the local Church as Catechists (Teachers of the Faith) the weekend of September 14-15. Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland is asking each parish in the Cleveland diocese during this Year of Faith to invite all Catechists to attend one of t...

Is Youth Ministry necessary?

Bloggers take to the Internet to make their case for youth ministryIs Youth Ministry necessary?  In Fr. Damian Ference's world, the answer is yes.  Recently, Fr. Ference wrote a piece, "Church: The Necessity of Youth Ministry" for the popular The Word on Fire Blog.  The blog is run by Fr. Robert Barron with contributions from a numbe...