News of the Diocese

New St. Martin de Porres High School blessed by Bishop Perez

The weeklong celebration of the new St. Martin de Porres High School kicked off with 10 a.m. Mass at the nearby St. Vitus Church. Bishop Nelson Perez was the celebrant and Father Joseph Boznar, St. Vitus pastor, concelebrated. After Mass, the bishop led the nearly 400-member student body, faculty, staff and members of the school?s board of directo...

Priests enjoy prayer, fellowship and lunch with bishop

Bishop Nelson Perez promised to get acquainted with the Diocese of Cleveland when he was installed as the 11th bishop last September. In the ensuing months, he has undertaken a hectic schedule of visits to parishes, schools and other organizations in order to be visible and to fulfill his promise. He also has met with interfaith leaders and civic o...

Greater than Heroin offers resources to help fight addiction epidemic

Addiction is at epidemic levels and it?s impacting every facet of society. Based on that premise, a resource center called Greater than Heroin was formed. Spearheaded by Father Bob Stec, pastor of St. Ambrose Parish in Brunswick, it is attacking the problem in several ways. Although opioid abuse is the most critical problem

Catholic Conference of Ohio announces support for State Issue 1

The Catholic Conference of Ohio, an organization that represents the Church?s position before the Ohio General Assembly, various state departments, bureaus, agencies and other organizations, is offering voters guidance on State Issue 1

Father Gerald Keller honored by Polish American Priests Association

Cleveland hosted the 28th annual convention of the Polish American Priests Association this year. It was the second time in the past 11 years PAPA met here. ?Our annual fraternal gathering, which affords us the opportunity to meet, socialize and refresh our friendships, also give us the important chance to discuss issues of significance and impact...

Catholic/Jewish Colloquium offers sobering insights on the Holocaust and its continuing legacy

Father Dennis McManus warned the audience that his presentation would not be an uplifting talk. As the keynote speaker at the 30th annual Sam Miller Catholic/Jewish Colloquium on April 16 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe, his topic was ?Still with us: The Holocaust?s Legacy in War, Genocides, Racial and Ethnic Conflicts.? He deli...

Mercedarian sister professes first vows, ‘bonds’ with Bishop Perez

As he continues meeting and leading his flock throughout the Diocese of Cleveland, Bishop Nelson Perez crossed another ?first? off his list. On April 17, he celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel (West) Church in Cleveland and presided at the first vows for Sister Ines Soto-Gomez, a member of the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. ...