News of the Diocese

Permanent deacon jubilarians gather to celebrate ordination anniversaries

Members of the diaconate community from all parts of the Diocese of Cleveland came to St. Basil the Great Church in Brecksville on May 7 to celebrate ...

A statement from Bishop Perez on the passing of Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche communities.

It is with sadness that we learned of the passing today of Jean Vanier, the founder of the L’Arche communities worldwide, an organization dedica...

Derby for Dollars event aids Catholic Charities Basic Needs programs in Summit County

It was a night of big hats and big fun at Catholic Charities of Summit County’s fourth annual Derby for Dollars on May 3 at Portage Country Club...

Blessing of the bikes marks new season for Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry

The Catholic Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry joined parishioners and first communicants at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Cleveland for the 11 a.m. Mas...

Four men begin service as permanent deacons in the Diocese of Cleveland

After being called forward during the election of the candidates and receiving the consent of the people, four men were ordained by Bishop Nelson Pere...

Lay ecclesial ministry program celebrates past, present, future at benefit

“Looking Back and to the Future” was the theme for the first lay ecclesial ministry benefit dinner. The sold-out event, which attracted ne...

Jeffrey Heintz receives Sir Thomas More Award at Red Mass during Akron Bar Association’s Law Week celebration

Members of the Akron Bar Association and supporters, including judges, attorneys, law clerks and paralegals, gathered for the annual Red Mass at noon ...