News of the Diocese

A reflection on Holy Week

Holy Week Today -by Fr. John G. Vrana - I love Holy Week.  As a Catholic priest I love to become immersed with my congregation in the liturgical celebrations of this week.  Christians, in general are fascinated by the last days of Jesus and have sought to recreate them in film, documentaries, or religious pageants.  While the Catholi...

Speech made by prominent Jewish Cleveland business leader who defended the Catholic Church seven years ago still resonates today

The following is a transcript of a speech made by Mr. Sam Miller,

Statement from the Diocese of Cleveland regarding the Criminal Trial of Joseph H. Smith - 7/3/08

It is regrettable that Joseph Smith chose to engage in conduct which led to the jury verdict finding him guilty of criminal violations of federal law.

No dispute: Human life begins at conception - Bishop Lennon's U.B. article

On Sunday, August 24, Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the House of Representatives was interviewed on a national news program.  During the course of the conversation the host asked Speaker Pelosi "When does life begin?  In response she said "We don't know".

"Vatican exhibit shows splendor of God's love" - Bishop Lennon's U.B. column

Presently there is an exhibition of art and precious and interesting objects from the Vatican at the Western Reserve Historical Society museum which is truly splendid, thus the name of the exhibition VATICAN SPLENDORS.

View Video - Catholic Charities 2008 Appeal Underway - 2007 Campaign Surpasses Goal

Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon today initiated the 2008 Catholic Charities Appeal.  After surpassing last year's goal of $9.5-million dollars, this year's campaign goal across the 8 counties of the Diocese is $10-million. Citing the needs of so many, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, the Bishop said 143 difference services and agencies are s...

Statement from the Diocese of Cleveland regarding the criminal trial of Anton Zgoznik

It is unfortunate that Mr. Zgoznik chose to engage in illegal activity to defraud the Diocese resulting in the guilty verdicts against him.Read the complete statement>