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News of the Diocese
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.
News of the Diocese
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.
News of the Diocese
Eagle Scout project results in Rosary Garden at Elyria Catholic
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
After a year of planning and work, Elyria Catholic High Schoolâs new Rosary Garden was unveiled and blessed during a ceremony on Oct. 9 at the school.
News of the Diocese
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.
News of the Diocese
Sellout crowd enjoys annual CLE Catholic Women Day of Reflection
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
âWe are blessed,â 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.
News of the Diocese
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.
National Catholic News
USCCB president condemns plans for livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution as âbarbaric promotion of a culture of deathâ
Friday, October 09, 2026
In the News
St. Anthony parishioners honor St. Francis of Assisi with procession to holy sites in Parma
Thursday, October 08, 2026
What began as an idea from a St. Anthony of Padua parishioner who attended the 2024 Eucharistic Congress evolved into an annual event featuring a procession honoring St. Francis of Assisi.
News of the Diocese
Hundreds join annual Walk to Remember at seven Catholic cemeteries throughout diocese
Thursday, October 08, 2026
More than 400 people â nearly double the number from last year â spent a portion of their Sunday afternoon on Oct. 4 at seven of the Catholic cemeteries for the annual Walk to Remember.
News of the Diocese
Partners in kindness: Cleveland Diocese joins Kindland to inspire, celebrate acts of kindness
Thursday, October 08, 2026
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is partnering with Cleveland nonprofit the Values-in-Action Foundation on its national Kindland, âUnited States of Kindness,â initiative.
News of the Diocese
First Friday Akron program examines what young people are seeking from the Church
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
What does the young Church want? Bishop Edward Malesic posed that question to those attending the Oct. 3 program offered by the First Friday Club of Greater Akron.
News of the Diocese
Transitus prayer service recalls 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisiâs death
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Every year the Franciscans celebrate Transitus, bringing together the three groups of Franciscans for a prayer service with readings from the life of St. Francis.
News of the Diocese
VASJ celebrates legacy of Mother Mary Beaumont with Ohio Historical Marker
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School dedicated an Ohio Historical Marker Oct. 2 honoring the life and legacy of Mother Mary of the Annunciation Beaumont, OSU, a pioneer in local Catholic education.
News of the Diocese
Benedictine launches Pathways Initiative to prepare students for college, careers
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Benedictine is redefining the educational experience for young men through Pathways, an academic initiative that empowers students to explore their passions while preparing for future success.
News of the Diocese
Mass, statue blessing highlight Bishop Woostâs St. Ladislas visit
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost visited St. Ladislas Parish in Westlake on Oct. 4 to celebrate Mass and bless a newly installed statue outside the church.
News of the Diocese
Bishop Malesic certifies three new lay ecclesial ministers for service to diocese
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
As he certified three new lay ecclesial ministers, Bishop Edward Malesic said that âthe Lord can accomplish more through you than you can accomplish alone. He will be with you every step of the way."
