News of the Diocese

Catholic response issued regarding outbreak of coronavirus

The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, continues to cause concern with more than 75,000 cases – most in China – reported throughout the ...

Father Oscar Pratt to share message of embracing the spirit of Lent at African American Collaborative Lenten Revival

Father Oscar Pratt of the Archdiocese of Boston will travel to Cleveland during the first week of Lent to serve as the revivalist for the 2...

Kathryn Purcell chosen as next Saint Joseph Academy president

The Saint Joseph Academy Board of Directors named Kathryn Purcell as the school’s next president, beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. Purc...

The College of Consultors of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland elects Reverend Donald P. Oleksiak to govern as diocesan administrator until a new bishop is appointed by Pope Francis

The College of Consultors in the Diocese of Cleveland has elected Reverend Donald P. Oleksiak of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland as the diocesan adm...

Archbishop Perez says a fond farewell to Cleveland during his installation as Philadelphia’s archbishop

“I can’t do this alone. It’s not about me,” Archbishop Nelson Perez said during the homily of his installation Mass as archbis...

Watch the installation of Archbishop Perez

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez will be installed as the fourteenth bishop and tenth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelp...

Final preparations underway for Archbishop-designate Perez’s installation in Philadelphia

In less than 24 hours, Archbishop-designate Nelson Perez will be installed as the 14th bishop and the 10th archbishop of the Archdiocese of...