News of the Diocese

A message from Bishop Perez on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn

The Church designates Jan. 22, 2019 as a day of prayer and penance called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.”...

Cleveland seminarian shares his experience at the March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Andrew Karpinski, a senior at Borromeo Seminary and a member of St. Mary Parish in Hudson, was among the diocesan seminarians who travelled by bus to ...

A message from Bishop Perez on the celebration of the life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Through his dying and rising, Christ’s victory over sin is complete — yet we still live in a world affected by it. Despite many promising ...

A message from Bishop Perez on the observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

During this special week of prayer for Christian unity during which we call to mind our brothers and sisters in Christ, we take part remembering the p...

Ways to plan for Catholic School Tuition

According to the National Catholic Education Association, more than 2 million children attend the 6,500-plus Catholic schools across the United States. It can be difficult for many parents – even in healthy economic times -- to pay tuition for a Catholic school. The average tuition per child for elementary school is $4,841 and the average sec...

St. Edward High School rolls out welcome mat for Bishop Perez

Bishop Nelson Perez wasted no time in getting down to business just hours after returning from a weeklong bishops’ retreat.He visited S...

Catholic Schools Week 2019 - Catholic Education: A Foundation for Success

Over the next four weeks, the Northeast Ohio Catholic e-newsletter will feature a story on Catholic schools as the Diocese of Cleveland prepares to join students, parents, educators and alumni across the country in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week will take place Jan. 27 to Feb 2. It will focus on why Catholic schools ar...