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Bishop Lennon to dedicate new treatment centers at Parmadale

The Most Reverend Richard Lennon will bless and dedicate the new Catholic Charities Parmadale Institute facility on Friday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m.  Parmadale, located at 6753 State Road in Parma, opened its doors in 1925 to provide a home for orphans and abandoned youngsters as a cottage-style campus.  Over the years, the physical and ...

Bishop Lennon asks the faithful to participate in Health Care Reform

"For many years, the U.S. bishops have supported decent health care for all based on our teaching that health care is essential for human life and dignity and on the Church?s experience in providing health care and assisting those without coverage.  Specifically, the bishops have clearly required that longstanding federal protections that rest...

A reflection on Holy Week

Holy Week Today -by Fr. John G. Vrana - I love Holy Week.  As a Catholic priest I love to become immersed with my congregation in the liturgical celebrations of this week.  Christians, in general are fascinated by the last days of Jesus and have sought to recreate them in film, documentaries, or religious pageants.  While the Catholi...

View Video - Catholic Charities 2008 Appeal Underway - 2007 Campaign Surpasses Goal

Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon today initiated the 2008 Catholic Charities Appeal.  After surpassing last year's goal of $9.5-million dollars, this year's campaign goal across the 8 counties of the Diocese is $10-million. Citing the needs of so many, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, the Bishop said 143 difference services and agencies are s...

Bishop Lennon asks parishes to take a second collection for Haitian Relief efforts

The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland is asking all pastors, parish administrators and parish life coordinators in the Cleveland diocese to take a second collection at all Masses to assist in earthquake relief efforts for the people and Church of Haiti during either the weekend 16-17 January or 23-24 January.Read the complet...

"Everybody's Church" - Airs on WVIZ this Monday, February 16 at 9 p.m.

The inspiring and historic story of ?The Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist---Everybody?s Church? will air Monday evening, February 16 at 9:00 p.m. on WVIZ/Ideastream PBS for Northeast Ohio.Produced by Cleveland Television Journalist and Cathedral member, Paul Orlousky, this program is recognition of the 160th anniversary of the Roman Cathol...

Parish lenten activities, including fish fries; Retreat center activities

Many parishes throughout the Diocese of Cleveland have planned special activities for the Lenten Season.  Follow the links below to find out what is happening in your neighborhood.  Also, these pages are updated as more information is submitted by parishes.  Check back for updates.Lenten activities including a list of parish "Fi...