News of the Diocese

Bishop tells legislators to protect the least fortunate

During the 13th Biennial Legislative Breakfast on Monday, April 18, 2011, Bishop Richard Lennon outlined the Catholic stance on issues currently facing the state's budget. Dozens of local and state legislators were on hand to listen to the Bishop and featured speaker, State-Senator Tom Patton. The Bishop spoke about the need to focus our attention ...

Join us in praying the Regina Caeli

The Regina Caeli (Queen of Heaven) is recited, in place of the Angelus, during the Easter Season from Holy Saturday through Pentecost Sunday. 

Christ has Risen---Alleluia! Hear Bishop Lennon's Easter Message

Easter is the greatest and oldest Christian Feast day...celebrating the Ressurection of Jesus Christ from dead after his Crucifixion.

Easter Vigil Celebration Welcomes New Catholics

More than 500 person across the Diocese of Cleveland and thousands across the United States were welcomed into the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil Services.

Good Friday Passion Service at St. John Cathedral

Cleveland Catholic Bishop Richard Lennon celebrated the "Passion of Jesus Christ" at a noontime service today---Good Friday.  

Sacred Triduum Begins---Washing of Feet on Holy Thursday

The Mass of the Lord's Supper which was celebrated on Thursday of Holy Week is the beginning of the three most solmen days on the Church's calendar...called...the sacred Triduum (which means 3 days).

Bishop Lennon Begins Holy Week with Palm Sunday Service

The Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland, celebrated the Palm Sunday Mass at St. John Cathedral in downtown.   The Liturgy is marked by the blessing of palms commemorating Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week, the most solemn week of the Church year.  The Mass also includes the rea...