News of the Diocese

WATCH VIDEO: Fortnight 4 Freedom closes with a Mass at the cathedral

The Most Reverend A. James Quinn, retired auxiliary bishop, was the principal celebrant at the closing Mass for the Fortnight for Freedom.   A couple hundred faithful joined Bishop Quinn and a number of clergy from the Diocese to pray for the protection of religious freedom.   "We are called by human dignity to defend our faith, but al...

New Boy Scouts Policy Not in Conflict With Catholic Teaching

Northeast Ohioan Edward Martin, the head of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting said the Boy Scouts' vote in May to admit homosexual youth into their ranks is "not in conflict with Catholic teaching," something by which "we should be encouraged." Martin, the committee's national chairman, said Scouting is "still the best youth-serving...

Diocesan collections for Retired Religious increases

Faithful in the Diocese of Cleveland are being hailed for their overwhelmingly compassionate support for the retired religious who have served them so faithfully. The National Religious Retirement Office in Washington reports that the Cleveland Diocese collected $446,735.16 this year for retired religious through the Retirement Fund for Religious....

"Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity" to be discussed by Bishop Lennon at next "Year of Faith Lecture Series" at Cathedral in July

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland continued his twice a month "Year of Faith Lecture Series" on Wednesday, July 17th inside the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist.  His approximately twenty to thirty minute lecture began immediately after the conclusion of the noon Mass. The bishop has been presenting two monthly sessions ...

Cleveland priest David Walkowiak installed as Bishop of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak celebrated his Episcopal Ordination and Installation as he became the 12th Bishop of Grand Rapids during a 2 p.m. Mass held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   Click here for the Diocese of Grand Rapids' web site for pictures and archived ...

Bishop-Elect Walkowiak to be installed in Grand Rapids - Watch Live Online

This week Bishop-Elect Walkowiak will celebrate his Episcopal Ordination and Installation as the 12th Bishop of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Coverage of the events surrounding the installation are being live-streamed via the Diocese of Grand Rapids' web site.   On Monday, June 17th, Solemn Vespers will be streamed live beginning at 7pm. Click he...

Celebrating the blessings of "Rooted in Faith - Forward in Hope" on June 23rd at Cathedral and throughout the diocese

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland will celebrate the blessings of the very successful "Rooted in Faith - Forward in Hope" fund-raising campaign at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 23, 2013 in the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist.  All are welcome to attend. In the spirit of a diocesan-wide Mass of ...