News of the Diocese

Special forum scheduled today for prominent African Cardinal

His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze will be the City Club of Cleveland's special forum guest speaker on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.  Cardinal Arinze is the Prefect emeritus of the Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.  His topic is 'The Role of Interreligious Dialogue in the World of Today'.  ...

Summer Food Service Program for Children in final week

The Diocese of Cleveland/Nutrition Services announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children.  Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under or persons over 18 who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled.  This summer's meals ...

Farewell to Fr. Estok - Welcome to Fr. Marszal

The Catholic faith community will have the opportunity to participate in a farewell liturgy for Fr. Edward Estok at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the 12:15 p.m. Mass.  Fr. Estok is concluding his assignment as Cathedral Rector to be appointed Pastor of St. Albert the Great Parish in North...

Bishop Lennon guest speaker at First Friday Forum of Lorain County - June 5th

The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop, Diocese of Cleveland will be the guest speaker at the First Friday Forum of Lorain County on Friday, June 5, 2009.  Bishop Lennon's noon presentation is titled, "The Diocese of Cleveland - Where Are We Going?"  Many questions are still being raised since Bishop Lennon's March 15th new...

Retired Bishop Pilla guest speaker at First Friday Forum of Lorain County - June 5th

The Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Retired Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland will be the guest speaker at the First Friday Forum of Lorain County on Friday, June 5, 2009.  Bishop Pilla's noon presentation is titled, "Our Responsibility to the Poor."The monthly luncheon speaker series is held at the Spitzer Conference Center at Lorain County ...

In Remembrance - Mr. Albert G. Lennon, Jr. (brother of Bishop Lennon)

Albert G. Lennon Jr. passed away at his home in Melrose, surrounded by his family, on Monday, June 1, 2009. He was 60 years of age. Mr. Lennon was born and raised in Arlington and graduated from North Cambridge Catholic High School. He entered the US Army in 1968 and served during the Vietnam War. He moved to Melrose in 1971 and has been a resident...

Bishop Pilla Jubilee Celebration

With gratitude to God, a Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated to mark the Golden Jubilee (50 years) of ordination to the priesthood of Bishop Anthony M. Pilla on Monday, June 1, 2009, 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, E. 9th & Superior Avenue, Cleveland.The Mass will be followed by a public reception at One Cleveland C...