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Diocesan Mass marks centennial of Fatima apparitions

One hundred years ago in Fatima, Portugal, the Blessed Mother appeared to three shepherd children. The final apparition, known as the miracle of the sun, occurred on Oct. 13, 1917. As the anniversary neared, Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez celebrated a Mass on Oct. 7 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist to mark the closing of the centennial ye...

Bishop Perez takes to the airwaves to help drive support for local Catholic radio

Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez told those listening to the semiannual Spirit Fundraising Drive on radio station AM 1260 The Rock on Oct. 11 that radio is a powerful instrument of continuing to proclaim the Gospel. Speaking with EWTN host and special Spirit Drive moderator Debbie Georgianni, Bishop Perez said that if Jesus walked the earth today, he ...

Light of Hearts Villa hosts Fall Fest

The 28th annual Fall Fest at Light of Hearts Villa in Bedford featured a pumpkin patch, crafts, raffles and dinner. The popular, family-friendly event attracted a large crowd, including some Villa residents and their families or guests, once again. Those entering the Villa passed by the pumpkin patch where pumpkins, gourds and flowers could be pur...

Red carpet gala celebrates Village of Marymount’s 10th anniversary

About 500 people had a chance to be a star at the eighth annual Celebration of Life gala on Oct. 6 at the Embassy Suites in Independence. The red carpet, star-studded affair was a benefit for The Village at Marymount, located in Garfield Heights, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Former Independence Mayor Greg Kurtz and his wife, Lyn were...

Beautiful weather draws crowd for 40th annual Walk of Hope

The gathering spot was different this year, but that didn?t seem to matter as nearly 200 people turned out for the 40th annual Walk of Hope on Oct. 7. ?Because of construction at OLA/St. Joseph Center, we had to move the event to St. Augustine Church,? said Marilyn Scott, program director for the Diocese of Cleveland Disability Services & Mini...

Statement from Cleveland Bishop Nelson J. Perez regarding the HHS exemption

?Regarding the decision to expand the HHS mandate exemption, I echo the thoughts of my fellow bishops with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Clergy Assignment Changes - September 2017

The following appointment was made by Bishop Daniel Thomas, Apostolic Administrator: Father Franz Dool was granted a year extension to his leave of absence for personal reasons, effective Aug. 1.   These appointments were made by Bishop Nelson Perez: Father Donald P. Oleksiak was appointed to the ecclesiastical office of vicar general of t...