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Theology on the Rocks Akron program attendees learn about, view relics

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Father John Valencheck offered Theology on the Rocks attendees insight into relics during a recent program. He also brought several relics for them to view.

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Holy Family Parish, Stow celebrates 80th anniversary with Mass, reception

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Holy Family Parish, Stow marked its 80th anniversary with Mass, the blessing of new liturgical vestments and a blessing of the newly renovated parish hall on Oct, 17.

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Bishop leads local pilgrims on trip to France

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Women’s Giving Circle program focuses on ‘Art, Beauty and the Catholic Faith’

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

More than 50 members of the Women’s Giving Circle attended the group’s annual Sip & Learn event where they heard Sally Phelps Smith speak on “Art, Beauty and the Catholic Faith.”

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Camp Christopher Fall Fest offers family-friendly fun

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Lions, witches, superheroes, princesses and more roamed the grounds of Camp Christopher in Akron on Oct. 17 during the annual Fall Fest.

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Bishop Woost celebrates annual White Mass for Cleveland Catholic Medical Guild

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The Catholic Medical Guild's annual White Mass, which celebrates health care professionals, was offered by Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost on Oct. 16 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership.

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Clergy Assignments

Clergy assignment changes – October 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026

Clergy assignment changes for October 2026

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Koonce discusses diocesan deanery structure at First Friday Forum of Lorain County

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Robert Koonce addressed the First Friday Forum of Lorain County on Oct. 9, discussing “Fidelity, Accountability and Unity: Making Room for the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Church.”

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EdChoice scholarships remain unchanged in diocese despite appeals court ruling

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Frank O’Linn, diocesan superintendent of schools, said there will be no changes to EdChoice scholarships in the diocese this school year in the wake of today’s court ruling.

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Dogs, cats, goats, horses among the pets receiving blessings at parishes across the diocese

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

In conjunction with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, observed annually on Oct. 4, many parishes across the diocese offered blessings for pets/animals during this Jubilee Year of St. Francis.

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Akron area high school students join in fifth annual Ohio March for Life

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

A busload of students from Archbishop Hoban High School and Chesterton Academy in Akron, were among those who participated in the fifth annual Ohio March for Life on Oct. 9 in Columbus.

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Eagle Scout project results in Rosary Garden at Elyria Catholic

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

After a year of planning and work, Elyria Catholic High School’s new Rosary Garden was unveiled and blessed during a ceremony on Oct. 9 at the school.

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Asian Catholic Community gathers for annual Mass, celebration

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The traditional Vietnamese gong and drums sounded at noon on Oct. 4 signaling the start of the 29th annual Asian Catholic Community Mass and gathering.

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Sellout crowd enjoys annual CLE Catholic Women Day of Reflection

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

“We are blessed,” said Jen Ricard, executive director, Theology of the Body Cleveland, as she looked at the crowded ballroom on Oct. 3 at the Independence Conference Center.

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St. Florian Shrine is newest addition to Queen of Heaven Parish grounds

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

About six months ago, Caleb Brooks, a Green High School sophomore, talked with Father David Durkee, pastor of Queen of Heaven Parish, about the possibility of building a shrine to St. Florian.

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National Catholic News

USCCB president condemns plans for livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution as ‘barbaric promotion of a culture of death’

Friday, October 09, 2026

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