News of the Diocese

New video production studio helps spread the Gospel

Not too long ago, Pope Francis was quoted as saying, “We need media that can help people, especially the young, to distinguish good fro...

St. Joseph Parish, Cuyahoga Falls celebrates patron saint with service

More than 100 volunteers from St. Joseph Parish in Cuyahoga Falls celebrated their patron saint with a day of prayer, service and celebration. The eve...

Clergy assignment changes -- April 2022

Father Paul J. Rosing, pastor, Holy Family Parish, Stow, received permission to retire, effective Jan. 15, 2023. Father Thomas A. Haren, p...

The symbol of death becomes a symbol of life on Easter, bishop tells faithful

The Easter Gospel focuses on one of the greatest symbols of death – a grave, Bishop Edward Malesic said in his Easter homily in the Cathedral of...

Watch a special Easter message from Bishop Edward Malesic

On this Easter Sunday, I am reminded of the joyful words of St. Paul who told the Christian community,“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say i...

Christ’s Resurrection brings light to Easter Vigil

The Church quieted itself after Jesus’ Passion and death on Good Friday while he remained in the tomb. Then, as promised, he rose from the dead....

Volunteers, staff transform cathedral for joyous Easter celebration

When the faithful arrive for the celebration of the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist will be dark, but be...