News of the Diocese

"Vatican Splendors" is now open for the summer at the Western Reserve Historical Society

The Western Reserve Historical Society proudly presents the traveling exhibit Vatican Splendors.Cleveland is one of only three U.S. cities that are welcoming the Vatican Splendors exhibit in 2008.

Thank you to CHALTA members

The Office of Catholic Education, along with administrators of the Diocesan-owned high schools, are very grateful to the Catholic Diocesan Teachers Union (CHALTA) for agreeing to take a decrease in their scheduled pay raise for the 2009

Throughout Lent, parish fish fries continue to be popular Catholic social activity

Each year, the season of Lent begins for the Catholic faith community on Ash Wednesday.  This year, Ash Wednesday was February 25.  Below you will find some of the most requested information links pertaining to the Lenten Season.Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI for Lent 2009>Bishop Richard Lennon's Lenten Message - Journe...

2009 Catholic Charities Appeal under way

At a press conference to kick-off this year?s Annual Appeal, the Diocese of Cleveland Catholic Charities announced that their Annual Appeal for 2008 exceeded its $10 million pledge goal by over $1 million, a significant accomplishment in today?s stressful economic environment.  Not only were a record number of dollars raised, but the number of...

Sr. Kathleen Ryan named director of the Commission on Catholic Community Action

Longtime social justice advocate takes reigns of Cleveland Catholic Commission

Cathedral Picnic "On The Lake"

The Cathedral's Picnic Cruise aboard the Nautica Queen is on Sunday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for the dinner cruise and for the accompanying Cathedral Nautica Cash Raffle.  They may be purchased at the Rectory Office, at all Sunday Masses, or at SaintJohnCathedral.com.  On-line ticket sales will be held in your...

September 2010 Diocesan Memorandum is now available

The September 2010 edition of the Diocesan Memorandum is now available.Click here to review the September Diocesan Memorandum option page.