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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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the 29th annual Asian Catholic Community Mass and gathering

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.

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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.

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Mass, statue blessing highlight Bishop Woost’s 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.

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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 “the Lord can accomplish more through you than you can accomplish alone. He will be with you every step of the way."

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Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is transformative opportunity for children nationwide: Bishop O’Connell

Monday, October 05, 2026

Bishop David O’Connell, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Catholic Education, calls the federal scholarship program "a transformative opportunity" for children nationwide.

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St. John the Evangelist Leadership Guild gets preview of new addiction medicine center

Thursday, October 01, 2026