News of the Diocese

Hillbilly Thomists’ concert, night prayer cap Bishop Woost’s ordination day

A whirlwind day ended on a prayerful note for Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost as he presided at night prayer following the Hillbilly Thomists’ co...

History is made as Bishop Woost is ordained diocesan auxiliary bishop

The Aug. 4 ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost was a historic event in the Diocese of Cleveland. It was the first time in 21 years that a ...

Cutting garden keeps St. Sebastian Church blooming inside and out

In 2008, Karen Spangler brought some brightly colored zinnias to her church hoping to add a splash of color to the altar area. “Unfortunately, ...

Mission, ministry of Joseph’s and Mary’s homes shared with bishop

The Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine began serving in the Diocese of Cleveland as the city’s first public health nurses when they arrived her...

Final countdown is on for ‘Homecoming,’ The FEST 2022

The countdown ticker at the bottom of The FEST website indicates it’s almost time for “Homecoming,” the theme of The FEST...

Video: Meet Mildred Dickson, advocate and trailblazer

Mildred Dickson is passionate about her role as an advocate for people experiencing homelessness. It stems from a string of unfortunate per...

Diocese welcomes First Catholic Slovak Union for quadrennial convention

Members of the First Catholic Slovak Union, a fraternal organization for those of Slovak heritage, gathered at the Holiday Inn in Independence July 31...