News of the Diocese

Bishop's Lenten Message...The Journey

As we begin Lent next week with Ash Wednesday we have a special opportunity as individuals and as a faith community to reflect over these few days upon what this Lent can be for us this year.

Catholic Charities kicks off 2011 Annual Appeal

At a press conference to kick-off this year?s Annual Appeal, the Diocese of Cleveland Catholic Charities announced that their Annual Appeal for 2010 received just over $10.4 million in pledges to help needy people in our region, a significant accomplishment in today?s tough economic climate.

March 2011 Diocesan Memorandum is now available

The March 2011 edition of the Diocesan Memorandum is now available. Click HERE to review the March 2011 Diocesan Memorandum option page.

Care for the Caregiver - February 28 in Parma

Are you caring for a loved one and beginning to feel burned out?  Are you helping to care for a friend and finding yourself overwhelmed by the stress?  You're invited to come together with others for support and information-sharing and to learn how to better care for yourself. Care for the Caregiver: Stress Reduction for Family and Fri...

Cleveland priest appointed Auxiliary Bishop

The Diocese of Cleveland is happy to announce that the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has appointed the Reverend Neal Buckon, a priest of the Diocese of Cleveland, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, assigning him the Titular See of Vissalsa. We congratulate Bishop-Elect Buckon and are honored the Holy Father has chosen...

Take the Catholic Couple Checkup online

The Catholic Couple Checkup is designed to help you and your partner build a more satisfying and intimate relationship.  Just answering the questions will stimulate thoughts and attitudes about your relationship.  It is designed to activate dialogue, discovery, and increase the overall quality of your relationship. The Catholic Couple ...

Bishop appoints head of Catholic Charities

The Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, has appointed Patrick Gareau, 53, as the Secretary of Catholic Charities Health & Human Services. The appointment is effective February 15, 2011.