News of the Diocese

Cleveland seminaries win inter-seminary soccer tournament

The weekend of Sept. 29-30, seminarians from Borromeo and Saint Mary seminaries went to the Pontifical College Josephinum Soccer Invitational Tournament and left victorious. The tournament was hosted by Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio and included seven teams (six seminaries and one Baptist Bible College). The joint Borromeo-Saint Mary’s team was u...

Fox 8 TV shares Sister Corita Ambro’s legacy at St. Augustine Parish, Hunger Center in Tremont

As she prepares to retire, Sister Corita Ambro of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph sat down with Fox 8 TV news anchor Bill Sheil on Sept. 24 to reflect on her nearly half-century of service to the homeless. The interview will air the evening of Sept. 27 and through the weekend.

Asian ministry, Silent Sorrow, Blessed Oscar Romero canonization Masses set

Three special liturgies will be celebrated during the next few weeks. On Oct.7, Bishop Nelson Perez is scheduled to be the celebrant at the annual Asian Mass at noon at St. Clarence Church, 30106 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. The theme of this year?s Mass is ?So that they may be one, as we are one.? Members of the diocesan Asian ministry, includin...

1,200 Catholics celebrate Mass at Progressive Field for the 2018 Catholic Family Day

Not only did the Cleveland Indians host the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 23 for the last regular season home game at Progressive Field, the ballpark also opened its gates early for 1,200 fans celebrating a pre-game Mass as part of Catholic Family Day. Father Bob Stec from St. Ambrose Parish in Brunswick was the celebrant. Members of parishes throughout...

Saint Mary Theologians take first CPL Derby soccer title

Seminarians from Borromeo and Saint Mary seminaries faced off in the first CPL Derby soccer match on Sept. 21 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership. The two seminaries battled on the soccer field for bragging rights, with the Borromeo Philosophers meeting the Saint Mary Theologians. The Borromeo squad was led by senior captain Eddie Miller. Charli...

Hundreds of visitors explore historic Calvary Cemetery during Family Day.

Hundreds of visitors to Calvary Cemetery?s Family day celebrated the cemetery?s 125th anniversary by taking part in free fun and faith-filled activities focused on bringing families closer together. People came from across Northeast Ohio on a delightful sunny Sunday afternoon on Sept. 23, to engage in self-guided cemetery tours, activities for chil...

Senior priests, seminarians gather for annual lunch

?The senior priests look forward to this event every year,? said Father John Manning, the diocesan delegate for senior priests, referring to the annual senior priests? appreciation lunch. About 70 senior priests, many of whom still are in active ministry, met Sept. 18 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership. They enjoyed a social hour with appetizer...