News of the Diocese

‘He is risen,’ bishop tells congregation during Easter Mass in cathedral

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist was filled with worshipers for Easter Mass on April 20. The joyful liturgy was filled with music and prayer ...

From darkness to light: Faithful rejoice in Resurrection at Easter Vigil

“I can feel the joy of the Church tonight,” Bishop Edward Malesic said to those gathered in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Ap...

Annual procession, trampling of sawdust carpets, Passion liturgy highlight Good Friday

Throughout the eight-county Diocese of Cleveland, thousands of people attended the Good Friday Passion liturgy on April 18, including hundreds of fait...

Pilgrims take a ‘Holy Night Hike’ to churches in Ohio City, Tremont

What has become a Holy Thursday tradition in the Diocese of Cleveland returned April 17 as several hundred people participated in the Holy Night Hike....

Mass of the Lord’s Supper recalls institution of Eucharist, priesthood, Christ’s command of service

“You are what you eat,” Father Joe Mamich told those gathered in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on April 17 for the Mass of the ...

Vowed religious to celebrate jubilees with Mass, lunch

Eighty-two professed religious sisters, brothers and priests will join with Bishop Edward Malesic on April 26 to celebrate their years of m...

A statement from the Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic on the passing of Pope Francis

It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the passing of Pope Francis, who has shepherded the Catholic Church for the past 12 years. As the first pope from the Americas, Jorge Mario Bergoglio chose the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, and like his namesake, he lived a humble, simple, and pious life, serving as an inspiration to the...