News of the Diocese

Congressman Kucinich to present an American flag at parish Fall Festival - Sunday, September 27

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Church will hold their annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 27 at 12 noon.  The festival will begin with a re-dedication of the parish flag pole.  As this time, Congressman Dennis Kucinich will present the donation of an American flag, and representatives of the Hungarian Cultural Garden of Clevel...

Catholic Schools Week - January 31 - February 6

"Catholic Schools - Dividends for Life" is the theme selected for Catholic Schools Week 2010.  Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration that focuses attention on the good work done by the nation?s Catholic schools.Visit the diocesan 'Office of Catholic Education' web site>Visit the 'National Catholic Educational Association' web site...

Canton-based Catholic radio station now heard in Cleveland

AM 1060 WILB has expanded its coverage area from 1 million listeners to more than 2 million in Northeast Ohio. With the completion of a two year 15,000 watt signal upgrade project and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval of the upgrade AM 1060 began transmitting at 15,000 watts on October 20, 2009.  Living Bread Radio AM 1060 b...

Blessing of new Cathedral ramp

On October 28, 2009, Cleveland Bishop Richard G. Lennon blessed the newly renovated ramp on the north side of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland.Read more and see photo of blessing>

Diocesan Vocation Office holds Website Awareness Campaign around May 3rd observance of 'World Day of Prayer for Vocations'

As the Diocesan Vocations Office prepares to observe the Sunday, May 3rd 'World Day of Prayer for Vocations', the office is offering Catholic parishes, Catholic schools or other official Catholic organizations the opportunity to benefit from promoting their logo.Visit the Cleveland Catholic Vocations web site>See Website Awareness Campaign ...

Rededication for the Mission of the Catholic Church

Why does this have to be?  Why are you closing my Church?  What happens next?  These are three questions often asked since every parish received my letter last weekend as part of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Vibrant Parish Life Initiative.Read more>

Holy Week schedule at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Review the remaining days of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Holy Week schedule.  Holy Week began Monday, April 6 and concludes Easter Sunday, April 12.Review the St. John Cathedral Holy Week schedule>2009 Lenten Spiritual Ministry at St. John Cathedral>Visit the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist web site home page>