News of the Diocese

See Video:  “The program doesn’t stop when the water has been poured,” Bishop Lennon on the need to involve new Catholics

[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/126606717[/vimeo]     The term is Mystagogy---meaning the post-baptismal teaching of new Catholics who are part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).

Four men to be ordained priests at Cathedral on Saturday, May 16 - Live stream available here

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland will preside at the Rite of Ordination of Priests on Saturday, May 16, 2015 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. All are welcome to attend. Please note:

Nine men ordained permanent deacons - View video

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland ordained 9 men

Diocesan policy for the use of low gluten hosts and mustum (Celiac-Sprue disease)

Gluten Intolerance and the Reception of Holy Communion A low-gluten host has been developed. Its contents are unleavened wheat and water and it is free of additives, which conform to the requirements of the Code of Canon Law (canon 924,

Jubilation! Church Choir Festival - May 7

The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist will present the WCLV - Jubilation! Church Choir Festival on Thursday, May 7, 2015 beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Bishop Emeritus Anthony M. Pilla is inducted into Cleveland International Hall of Fame

The Cleveland International Hall of Fame held their sixth annual dinner induction ceremony on Wednesday evening April 29, 2015 in the Grand Ballroom of the Cleveland Marriott Key Center on Public Square in downtown Cleveland. The Class of 2015 inductees included:

May 2015 Diocesan Memorandum is now available

The May 2015 edition of the Diocesan Memorandum is now available. Click HERE to review the May 2015 Diocesan Memorandum option page.