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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.

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Spotlight on Schools: Composting program takes root at St. Joseph in Avon Lake, teaches care for the earth

Thursday, August 27, 2026

About a year ago, the Social Justice Committee at St. Joseph Parish in Avon Lake suggested beginning campus-wide composting in line with the late Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical, “Laudato Si."

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St. Justin Martyr Parish celebrates blessing of new crucifix

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Parishioners from St. Justin Martyr Parish in Eastlake gathered on Aug. 23 as Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost blessed the parish’s newly installed crucifix during the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

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Volunteers help make Camp Week memorable for St. Augustine Health Campus

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Spending a week at camp long has been a summer tradition for many people. But for nursing home and assisted living residents at St. Augustine Health Campus, it seemed out of reach.

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St. Cyprian’s Father Kusy marks 40 years of priesthood during Mass, reception

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Although his ordination anniversary isn’t until December, Father George Kusy celebrated the milestone with parishioners and friends during Mass and a reception at St. Cyprian Church in Perry.

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Queen of Heaven Parish hosts 19th annual Nurses’ Tribute Mass

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Nurses, nursing students and their families were honored at Queen of Heaven Parish’s 19th annual Nurses’ Tribute Mass, which was sponsored by the nurses of the former St. Thomas Hospital in Akron.

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Senior deacons gather for worship, program, fellowship

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

About two dozen senior deacons, their wives and deacon widows attended a program on Aug. 21 at St. Adalbert Church in Berea that included Mass, a talk and lunch.

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In remembrance – Father Roger Bourgeois, SSS

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Funeral services for Father Roger Bourgeois, SSS will begin with visitation 4-7 p.m. Aug. 26 in St. Paschal Baylon Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights.

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Feast of the Assumption draws large crowd for Mass, procession

Thursday, August 20, 2026

The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary fell on a Saturday this year, so it wasn’t a holy day of obligation. But that didn’t matter to the hundreds of faithful who filled the church.

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The FEST 2026 draws thousands to ForeFront Field in Avon

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Mother Nature provided a perfect day – sunny and warm – for The FEST 2026 on Aug. 15, as the event moved west to ForeFront Field in Avon. “We are blessed in so many ways,” said Father Bob Stec.