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Three deacons discuss their ministries, vocations at First Friday Cleveland roundtable

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Deacon Matt Lawler, spiritual advisor to the First Friday Club of Cleveland, moderated a roundtable discussion on Sept. 3 featuring three permanent deacons who are ministering in the diocese.

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Legion of Mary takes the Eucharist onto the streets of Cleveland during annual procession

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Members of the Legion of Mary, Northern Ohio, which includes the Diocese of Cleveland, gathered in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Sept. 5 for the annual Mass and Eucharistic procession.

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Bishop Malesic: Honor 9/11 victims with renewed commitment to charity, unity, dignity

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Bishop Edward Malesic urges honoring 9/11 victims by living lives of faith, compassion and service while continuing to work for peace, justice and the common good.

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Mass of the Holy Spirit begins new year at Saint Ignatius High School

Thursday, September 10, 2026

As it marks 140 years of Jesuit education in the Cleveland Diocese, Saint Ignatius High School began the new academic year with the traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit on Sept. 4.

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St. Bernard Parish to host annual Fe Y Cultura (Faith and Culture) event Sept. 19

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

The diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry and St. Bernard Parish invite all to attend the annual Fe Y Cultura (Faith and Culture) celebration on Sept. 19 at St. Bernard, 44 University Ave., Akron.

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USCCB’s Archbishop Coakley offers prayers, encourages continued commitment to peace as 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

As the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches and conflicts intensify in the world, Archbishop Coakley, USCCB president, urges a renewed commitment to peace.

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Four Saint Mary seminarians will be admitted to candidacy for ordination on Sept. 11

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

Bishop Edward Malesic will celebrate a Mass on Sept. 11 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership during which four seminarians will be admitted to candidacy for ordination as deacons and priests.

In Remembrance

In remembrance – Father John R. Olsavsky

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

The wake for Father John R. Olsavsky will begin with vespers at 3 p.m. Sept. 14 in St. Joan of Arc Church, 496 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. Father Donald Oleksiak will preside.

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First Friday Club of Greater Akron hears reflections on 9/11 from Father Norm Douglas

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

“Our freedom requires all of us to have a strong sense of responsibility and sacrifice,” said Father Norm Douglas, in his 9/11 presentation to the First Friday Club of Greater Akron.

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Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute helps prepare lay leaders, expand knowledge of faith

Thursday, September 03, 2026

Mary, Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute, is an initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland to develop, promote and enhance the intellectual formation of adults throughout Northeast Ohio.

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Holy Rosary Parish welcomes Bishop Malesic for Sunday evening Mass

Wednesday, September 02, 2026

The 8 p.m. Sunday Mass at Holy Rosary Parish in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood regularly draws many people. On Aug. 30, they were surprised to see Bishop Edward Malesic as the celebrant.

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Wednesday Evenings Live concerts conclude with music, prayer; Young Adult Book Club resumes

Wednesday, September 02, 2026

The nine-week Wednesday Evening Live summer concerts concluded Aug. 29. The Young Adult Book club resumed its Wednesday night fall session on Sept. 2.

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Mass of the Holy Spirit begins formation, academic year at Center for Pastoral Leadership

Wednesday, September 02, 2026

Members of the ministries housed at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe began the new formation and academic year with the traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit on Aug. 29.

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Bishop Malesic visits with clergy, residents at Regina Health Center

Tuesday, September 01, 2026

“You are a gift to the Church in so many ways,” Bishop Edward Malesic said to the residents, staff, volunteers and others at the annual Appreciation Day Mass at Regina Health Center on Aug. 31.

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Father Andrew Hoover installed as St. Francis de Sales’ pastor

Tuesday, September 01, 2026

“How did I get here?” asked Father Andrew Hoover, during his homily at St. Francis de Sales Church in Parma. “It was simple. I asked to be your pastor." He was installed on Aug. 30.

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Marriages of Grace event focuses on Liturgy of the Hours as the prayer of spouses

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Marriages of Grace hosted a program exploring the Liturgy of the Hours as an opportunity for married couples to discover -- or rediscover -- the Church's daily prayer.