News of the Diocese

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...

September 2013 Diocesan Memorandum is now available

The September 2013 edition of the Diocesan Memorandum is now available. Click HERE to review the September 2013 Diocesan Memorandum option page.

Youngest U.S. Catholic Bishop to celebrate Hispanic Faith and Culture in Medina

Most Reverend Arturo Cepeda, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Detroit will be the main celebrant at this year's Hispanic Faith and Culture Celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The theme for the 2013 Faith and Culture Celebration is "We are One Church in the World for the World" and will take place at Holy Martyrs...