News of the Diocese

Theology of migration subject of a presentation for the St. John the Evangelist Leadership Guild

Several dozen members of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland St. John the Evangelist Leadership Guild met on July 9 at Sagrada Familia Parish in Cleveland?s Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood to enjoy fellowship and hear a moving talk by Sister Rita Mary Harwood, SND outlining the teaching of the Church regarding the theology of migration. Titled, ?The Jo...

A message from Bishop Perez on the passing of Cleveland Police Patrol Officer Vu Nguyen

It is with deep sadness that our community comes together to mourn the sudden and untimely passing of Cleveland Police Patrol Officer Vu Nguyen who died days after collapsing during a training exercise. A 20-year veteran of the Cleveland Police Department, Officer Nguyen was beloved by his family, colleagues and the community he served.

Prayers, support offered for those impacted by ‘broken’ immigration system

Bishop Perez celebrates Mass for Justice July 8 at Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain ?Our eyes are on the Lord awaiting his mercy.? That psalm was read at Mass on July 8 as hundreds of people gathered at Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain to pray for undocumented people across the country who are separated from their families. Many are either facing deport...

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland names new Special Education Coordinator

Mrs. Molly Bullock has been named Special Education Coordinator for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. This new position will oversee all facets of special education, building the capacity of Catholic schools to provide inclusive education for far more students than ever before. Bullock will assume responsibility for direction of the ?Better Togeth...

Bishop Perez to celebrate a special Mass for immigrant families on July 8

Bishop Perez will celebrate a special Mass offering prayers for immigrant families and for progress toward comprehensive and compassionate immigration reform. The Mass will be celebrated at noon on Sunday, July 8 at Sacred Heart Chapel, 4301 Pearl Avenue, in Lorain. There has been a great deal of news in recent weeks about issues involving the sys...

Bishop Perez gives opening remarks and invocation at Enchanted Garden, a benefit for Rose-Mary

?What does ?love thy neighbor? mean?? Bishop Nelson Perez questioned a ballroom of supporters attending a benefit for Rose-Mary at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights on June 29. ?Love,? he continued, ?ultimately means to strive for the good of others.

Bishop Perez celebrates Eucharistic adoration with youth at Northcoast Spirit chapter of Teens Encounter Christ

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) is a national committee established in 1965 as a movement in the Catholic Church. TEC is designed for teens that are 17 years old or in their junior year of high school. Through retreats, social and service events the goal of the Northcoast Spirit chapter is to help facilitate an encounter with Christ for young adults...