News of the Diocese

Construction Underway for North Olmsted Senior Apartments

Developed by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland, The Apartments at St. Richard...a new 34 unit independent living complex for persons 55+...begins construction following groundbreaking ceremonies on Tuesday, October 23, 2012.   Located on the campus of St. Richard parish at 26855 Lorain Road in North Olmsted, it is a project of ...

Luncheon speakers for November 2012 First Friday Clubs

The three First Friday Club luncheon speaker series in the Diocese of Cleveland will hold their respective luncheons beginning at noon on Thursday, November 1 and at noon on Friday, November 2, 2012. Sister Cecilia Liberature, SND; Sr. Mary Ellen Brinovec, OSU; Sr. Beverly Anne LoGrasso, OSU; and Sr. Anne Victory, HM will be th...

An announcement from Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon

The Diocese of Cleveland announces the appointment of a pastor for a parish soon to be opened: Review the complete announcement>October 16, 2012Reverend Sandor Siklodi has been appointed Pastor of St. Emeric parish in Cleveland effective Friday, October 19, 2012.The pastor will determine the date for the opening Mass for his parish."P...

Bishop asks Catholics to take a focus of strengthening and enlivening our faith

Bishop Lennon asked Catholics to take a focus of strengthening and enlivening our faith   In his Apostolic Letter, PORTA FIDEI, Pope Benedict XVI has declared October 11, 2012 to November 24, 2013 as The Year of Faith for all Catholics across the globe.   In the Diocese of Cleveland and its eight counties, Bishop Richard Lennon and a s...

Catholic convert Marcus Grodi to speak at "Year of Faith" parish program in Westlake - Oct 19 & 20

Former Protestant minister now Catholic convert Marcus Grodi, from ?The Journey Home? program on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) will be part of a St. Bernadette Catholic parish ?Year of Faith? program to be held on Friday evening October 19 and Saturday morning October 20, 2012. St. Bernadette parish is located at 2256 Clague Road in ...

35th annual "Walk of Hope" benefits persons with disabilities - October 13

Catholic Charities Disability Services and Ministries will host the 35th Annual Walk of Hope for Persons with Disabilities through Cleveland?s historic Tremont neighborhood Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. Many people come to Disability Services and Ministries because they find hope and a welcoming community. For 46 years, these Diocesan o...

Bishop asks Cleveland parishes to support levy for Cleveland Metropolitan School District

On October 2, 2012, Bishop Richard Lennon sent the below information to the pastors of the Catholic parishes located in the City of Cleveland in support of ballot issue 107 to benefit the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Dear Father,   I am writing to address the pressing need for our support of the Cleveland Metropolitan S...