News of the Diocese

Bishop Malesic celebrates second Sunday of Advent at St. Hilary Parish

As Christmas draws closer, many people are beginning to put up decorations and to prepare for the celebration, which likely will be different this yea...

Making a meaningful Advent journey is Bishop Gries’ topic for First Friday Club of Cleveland

With Advent underway in this unusual year impacted in so many ways by the coronavirus pandemic, many Catholics are seeking ways to make the...

Retirement Fund for Religious collection assists elderly in religious orders

This weekend, Dec. 12-13, the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland will conduct the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection. The appeal is...

New Marian grotto dedicated at SS. Cosmas and Damian Parish

Those passing by SS. Cosmas and Damian Church in Twinsburg may notice the newest addition to the grounds: the Our Lady of Grace Marian grotto, which c...

Pope grants plenary indulgence to those celebrating feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at home

The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Dec. 12 – is an important day among Hispanic Catholics. In Mexico, major celebrations take...

Sisters of Charity Health System, Cleveland Clinic reach agreement for Mercy Medical Center to become a full member of Cleveland Clinic

An agreement between the Sisters of Charity Health System and the Cleveland Clinic is expected to be finalized on Feb. 1, 2021 making Mercy...

Nativity display tradition returns for Winterfest 2020

For years, downtown Cleveland and Public Square have served as a backdrop for Northeast Ohioans’ Christmas memories. Whimsical holiday window d...