News of the Diocese

A family fully committed to the FEST

The FEST in Wickliffe, Ohio is one of those rare moments when your entire family can not only be gathered as one, but can also be strengthened and inspired to live out their faith. FEST 2011 is the eleventh FEST held on the grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership and has brought hundreds of thousands of families together over the past decade...

Jubilee couples to celebrate 50 years of marriage

A path for divorced Catholics

The Tribunal (Church Court) of the Diocese of Cleveland is presenting a First Step Program for annulments workshop.  The purpose of this workshop is to educate individuals regarding the Catholic teaching on marriage and requirements for a valid marriage as recognized by the Catholic Church.

Bishop Lennon requests diocesan visit

Acting on the request of Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon, The Holy See has asked Most Rev. John M. Smith, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Trenton (N.J.), to visit the Diocese of Cleveland.

"Pornography in Our Culture" - Bishop Richard G. Lennon's U.B. column

Read Bishop Lennon's latest column featured in the Catholic Universe Bulletin discusses Pornography in Our Culture.

"Hearts on Fire" as the FEST is less than a month away

The FEST, a free, one day Catholic family festival, will be held on Sunday, August 7th (12pm-10pm) at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. Tens of thousands will gather for games, activities and much more. The festivities conclude with Mass and fireworks display.

Closed parish makes a difference in the lives of Catholics thousands of miles away

Theresia Meela, mother of Fr. Deogratias Ruwaainyenyi, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Wickliffe, died in Tanzania on October 30, 2009.  Fr. Gary Chmura, pastor of Our Lady of Peace in Cleveland, traveled home with Fr. Deogratias for her funeral.  In Tanzania they stayed in the Diocese of Moshi at St. Anthony Parish i...