News of the Diocese

Diocesan priest at seminary comments on national report about new priests

What the CARA report tells us about our newest priests by Fr. Damian Ference Each year the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops commissions CARA to offer a detailed report on the hundreds of men from around the country who are up for ordination to the priesthood. (There are 595 men scheduled to be ordained this year; 411 of them completed...

Video - "A.D. The Bible Continues" - Third episode to be broadcast Sunday, April 19 at 9 p.m. on WKYC-TV3

Endorsed by Catholic Church leadership and reviewed by the Cleveland diocese [youtube]https://youtu.be/F0pHElyOZ7A?list=PLOXDevsfD1h4xkFHe4etq8xvJbE85hO7t[/youtube] The series ?A.D. The Bible Continues? began on Easter Sunday evening and is running 12 consecutive Sundays at 9:00 p.m.

"Living Right with Dr. Ray" seeks audience members for program tapings

Audience Members Invited for Fifth Season! Many thanks to all of you who were part of the audience for the first three seasons of Living Right With Dr. Ray (Guarendi) on the EWTN Global Catholic Television Network.

Cleveland parish to hold annual Blessing of the Bikes on Sunday, April 19

The Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry, Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapter will present the 2015 annual Blessing of the Bikes at Our Lady of Peace Parish on Sunday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Gary Chmura, Pastor, Our Lady of Peace Parish will be blessing the bikes. Following the blessing, the bikers will ride to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine ...

"Empty tomb reminds us of Christ's sacrifice and God's love for us," writes Bishop Lennon

In the course of a week I can find myself in any number of events or happenings which are pleasant and enjoyable. The administrator of the Cathedral Parish several months ago sent letters to officials of all the parish and diocesan schools inviting them, when thinking about a class trip, to consider a trip to the Cathedral. Many schools have taken...

Catholic Commission to recognize two who have long been dedicated to social justice

Social justice champions Rev. Robert F. Wenz, Connie Ebaugh to be honored by Catholic Commission by Colette M. Jenkins, Beacon Journal religion writer MEDINA: The Rev. Robert F. Wenz calls it ?undeserving? to be honored for doing good works. Connie Ebaugh calls it ?embarrassing.? Ebaugh and Wenz, both 67, will be recognized for their altruism a...

Next luncheon speakers for the Friday 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, April 30, at noon on Friday, May 1, at noon on Friday, May 8, 2015. Reverend Robert Marva, OFM, Cap., Pastor, Saint Agnes/Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Cleveland will be the guest speaker at the First Fr...