News of the Diocese

"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>

Diocese introduces Financial Misconduct Hotline with 2008 Finance Report

A Financial Misconduct Hotline which allows Catholic Diocese of Cleveland employees, volunteers, vendors, parishioners or any  interested party to report concerns about suspected financial irregularities is being introduced with the publication of the Diocese?s ?Report to the Community 2008,? the annual review of finances and activities.Read t...

Bishop Lennon encourages immediate action on healthcare legislation

I urgently appeal to you for assistance with additional advocacy related to healthcare legislation proposed for our country.

Bishop Lennon speaks about the Community of St. Peter

In my article for this paper (Catholic Universe Bulletin) on July 23, four weeks ago

Bishop Lennon asks parishes to take a second collection for Haitian Relief efforts

The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland is asking all pastors, parish administrators and parish life coordinators in the Cleveland diocese to take a second collection at all Masses to assist in earthquake relief efforts for the people and Church of Haiti during either the weekend 16-17 January or 23-24 January.Read the complet...