Press Releases

The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland announces hiring of new principal at Lake Catholic High School

On June 20, Frank O’Linn, secretary for education and superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Cleveland, announced the appointment of Thomas McKrill as principal of Lake Catholic High School. “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. McKrill home to Lake Catholic, where he will bring his passion for Catholic education and student flourishin...

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Office of Catholic Education names Michael Zelenka as associate superintendent for secondary schools

Michael Zelenka has been named as the associate superintendent for secondary schools for the Office of Catholic Education (OCE) in the Diocese of Clev...

Holy Week and Easter Liturgies at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday April 10, 2022 – April 17, 2022 Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, April 10, and concludes on Easter Sunday, April 17. The liturgical celebrations will take place at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 1007 Superior Ave. All the below liturgies will be livestreamed at dioceseofcleveland.org/holyweek. ...

Catholic Community Foundation Establishes Angel Scholarship Fund to Advantage New Ohio Tax Credit Program for Area Catholic School Students

Cleveland, Ohio – January 31, 2022 – A new program that allows Ohioans to receive a 100% tax credit for up to $750 in cash donations to certified scholarship granting organizations has opened a new door for supporting tuition assistance to Catholic school students in the Diocese of Cleveland. The Catholic Community Foundation...

Schools within the Diocese of Cleveland set to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week Jan. 30 to Feb. 5

The National Catholic Educational Association and Catholic schools across the United States will join together from Jan. 30 through Feb. 5 for Celebrate Catholic Schools Week. The nationwide celebration continues to look different this year, but the pillars of faith, excellence and service are still the foundation of each school’s work. N...

Diocese of Cleveland to have annual Mass for Life at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21 at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Jan. 21 marks the annual Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. The Church calls us to pray for an end to abortion as we support building a culture of life reminding the world that through the grace of God all human life is made in his image, destined to live forever and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. In observa...

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Saint Mary Seminary Receives $1 Million Grant for Seminary Formation from the Lilly Endowment, Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative

Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, Wickliffe, has received a one-million-dollar grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to improve the evaluation and training of priests for the Diocese of Cleveland. The grant has been funded through Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. It is a three-phase initiative designed to help...