News of the Diocese

Bishop delivers keynote address at Martin Luther King Jr. Day program

Bishop Nelson Perez spent his first Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Diocese of Cleveland sharing thoughts on the late civil rights leader with a packed house at the Cleveland Public Library?s Martin Luther King Jr. Branch. The bishop was the keynote speaker at Drum Majors for Change, the library?s 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative...

Mass for Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees focuses on diversity, unity in the Church

Hundreds of people packed into St. Michael the Archangel Church on Cleveland?s West Side for the annual Mass for Immigrants, Migrants and Refugees on Jan. 14. Bishop Nelson Perez celebrated the liturgy, which incorporated the culture and languages of many participating nationalities. The bishop acknowledged the diversity of the congregation, notin...

February 2018 luncheon speakers for the First Friday Clubs are announced

The three First Friday Club luncheon speakers series in the Diocese of Cleveland will hold their respective luncheons beginning at noon on Thursday, Feb. 1 and at noon on Friday, Feb. 2. Ed Plaspohl will be the guest speaker at the First Friday Club of Cleveland on Thursday, Feb. 1. [wpfilebase tag=fileurl id=1327 linktext='Flier>' /] Father P...

Main entrance to All Souls Cemetery in Chardon closed due to safety concerns

The main entrance to All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio, will be closed due to safety concerns. The brick veneer on the bridge is collapsing and could cause injury. Every effort is being made to reopen the tunnel as soon as all safety issues are addressed. Please use the alternate entrance to the cemetery located off of Kirtland-Chardon Rd. We apo...

Bishop Nelson Perez joins those seeking support for immigration reform

The legal staff at Migration and Refugee Services, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, faces daily challenges in keeping current with the changing landscape that affects its clients. Some are here legally; others are not, but each is a person with a story. More aggressive tracking of immigrants who entered the country without proper document...

Bishop Nelson Perez offers message as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches

?Throughout its history, our country has recognized those who by their bravery and leadership are regarded as champions for positive societal change. As we remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we take time to reflect on his message of peace and non-violence, racial equality and justice for all. His life and his legacy remain for us an insp...

Cleveland Young Catholic Professionals chapter to host 2018 national conference

Young Catholic Professionals of Cleveland learned on Jan. 9 that Cleveland was chosen as the host city for the YCP annual member conference Sept. 7-9. It will be the first time the conference is taking place outside of Dallas, which is the organization?s national headquarters. Cleveland was chosen as the host city after an online voting process....