News of the Diocese

Statement from Bishop Malesic on the conflict in the Middle East

My heart is heavy with sadness at the extreme violence, cruelty and barbarism that has been exhibited along the border of Gaza and Israel begun by the...

Office of Catholic Education expresses gratitude for EdChoice

On Thursday, Oct. 5, members of the Office of Catholic Education gathered at St. Dominic School in Shaker Heights in gratitude to those who worked tir...

Catholic bishops of Ohio urge action to end death penalty

As the 135th Ohio General Assembly considers abolishing the death penalty, the Catholic bishops of Ohio sent a letter to all Ohio senators and represe...

Our Lady of Victory Parish opens 80th anniversary year with Mass, reception

On Oct. 7, 1943, a group of Catholics in Tallmadge gathered to choose a name for their newly established parish. World War II was raging. It was the m...

Annual Walk to Remember draws hundreds at seven Catholic cemeteries

About 250 people spent a portion of their Sunday afternoon at seven of the Catholic cemeteries in the Diocese of Cleveland for the annual Walk to Reme...

Diocesan delegation, Bishop Malesic participate in Ohio March for Life

“I march because it is not enough to just be a bystander. Justice requires action. Marching, voting and voicing the truth are all nec...

Chapel at Julie Billiart School Akron dedicated during Bishop Malesic’s visit

Eighth graders at Julie Billiart Akron sat patiently in the school chapel on Oct. 2 awaiting a visit from Bishop Edward Malesic who was coming to bles...