News of the Diocese

Pope Leo XIV’s election continues to generate excitement as his installation nears

Ten days after his May 8 election, Pope Leo XIV will be installed as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The inauguration of his...

Bishop Malesic to ordain eight men to priesthood on May 17

“I am excited to ordain eight men to the priesthood this year,” Bishop Edward Malesic said, adding this will be the largest cla...

Celebrating ministry: Permanent deacons mark anniversaries of ordination

“You are called to know, love and serve Jesus, but you must know and love him first,” Deacon Joseph Dietz told his fellow deacons. Deacon...

News of Pope Leo XIV’s election draws excitement throughout diocese and beyond

Bishop Edward Malesic, Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost, the faithful, students in Catholic schools across the eight-county Diocese of Cleveland and dio...

Statement from Bishop Edward Malesic on the election of Pope Leo XIV

I rejoice with the rest of the world at the announcement that the next successor of St. Peter has been named by the College of Cardinals under the gui...

‘You are a bridge from this altar to the streets,’ bishop tells new deacons

As he ordained three men to the permanent diaconate, Bishop Edward Malesic reminded them that they are now changed forever by their vocation. “...

Judge Marvin Shapiro receives 2025 Sir Thomas More Award at Akron Red Mass

The Akron legal community gathered for the 48th annual Red Mass on May 2 in St. Bernard Church, Akron. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost was the celebran...