News of the Diocese

Centennial celebration at Sacred Heart of Jesus/St. Gregory the Great Parish includes first Communion

Bishop Edward Malesic is quick to say that celebrating Mass is the best part of his priestly ministry. And one of the most joyous activities of being ...

Church stands ready to support women facing stress of unexpected pregnancy

As the much-anticipated release of the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Cent...

St. Mary Parish, Elyria celebrates its pandemic-delayed 175th anniversary with Mass, dinner

When St. Mary Our Lady of the Assumption Parish in Elyria was established in 1845, the city of Elyria was 28 years old and had been incorporated for o...

Diocesan Education Office names Zelenka associate superintendent for secondary schools

Michael Zelenka was named as the associate superintendent for secondary schools for the Office of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cleveland. In ...

Two men will be ordained as permanent deacons on May 7

After completing their formation at Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, two men will be ordained as deacons for service to...

St. Bridget Rosary Makers focus on rosaries, prayers for Ukraine

On a sunny, spring Friday morning, members of the St. Bridget Rosary Makers followed their weekly ritual by attending 8:30 a.m. Mass and then head hea...

Bishop Malesic offers a message of support and friendship to the Northeast Ohio Muslim community as it marks the end of Ramadan

As the Muslim community throughout Northeast Ohio begins the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, I wish to offer a greeting of peace and my congratulations on t...