News of the Diocese

A "Pilgrimage for Immigration Reform" to be held in Painesville - September 5

  The Diocese of Cleveland through its Catholic Commission of Lake & Geauga counties will hold a "Pilgrimage for Immigration Reform" at Saint Mary Parish, Painesville on Thursday, September 5 beginning at 5 p.m. Hundreds of parishioners from across the Cleveland diocese will gather at Saint Mary Parish, 242 N. ...

Weekend of September 14-15 - Parishes to hold Mass to bless Catechists

The Catholic Church throughout the world will celebrate those who are appointed to serve the local Church as Catechists (Teachers of the Faith) the weekend of September 14-15. Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland is asking each parish in the Cleveland diocese during this Year of Faith to invite all Catechists to attend one of t...

Is Youth Ministry necessary?

Bloggers take to the Internet to make their case for youth ministryIs Youth Ministry necessary?  In Fr. Damian Ference's world, the answer is yes.  Recently, Fr. Ference wrote a piece, "Church: The Necessity of Youth Ministry" for the popular The Word on Fire Blog.  The blog is run by Fr. Robert Barron with contributions from a numbe...

September 2013 Diocesan Memorandum is now available

The September 2013 edition of the Diocesan Memorandum is now available. Click HERE to review the September 2013 Diocesan Memorandum option page.

Youngest U.S. Catholic Bishop to celebrate Hispanic Faith and Culture in Medina

Most Reverend Arturo Cepeda, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Detroit will be the main celebrant at this year's Hispanic Faith and Culture Celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2013. The theme for the 2013 Faith and Culture Celebration is "We are One Church in the World for the World" and will take place at Holy Martyrs...

September 2013 luncheon speakers for First Friday Clubs are announced

The three First Friday Club luncheon speaker series in the Diocese of Cleveland will hold their respective luncheons beginning at noon on Thursday, September 5, and at noon on Friday, September 6, 2013. Jeffery M. Abood, KHS, Education Master, Cleveland section of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem will be ...

Held captive for 10+ years . . . Michelle Knight called "Hero" with her power to forgive

Read Seminary Theology instructor, Father Damian Ference's commentary featured in the Cleveland Plain Dealer on Sunday, August 18, 2013 on their Forum Page where he describes Michelle Knight as his new "hero" and explains why.   Click here for Fr. Damian's commentary.