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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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Bishop leads local pilgrims on trip to France

Thursday, October 15, 2026

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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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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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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.

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Hundreds join annual Walk to Remember at seven Catholic cemeteries throughout diocese

Thursday, October 08, 2026

More than 400 people – nearly double the number from last year – spent a portion of their Sunday afternoon on Oct. 4 at seven of the Catholic cemeteries for the annual Walk to Remember.

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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, “United States of Kindness,” initiative.

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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.

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Transitus prayer service recalls 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s 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.

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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.