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Blessing of sacramental oils, renewal of priestly promises highlight annual chrism Mass

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist was nearly filled on April 15 as Bishop Edward Malesic celebrated the annual chrism Mass. The solemn liturg...

‘Put flesh to fire’ Bishop Woost tells new transitional deacons

Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost ordained six men -- Charles Renwyck Cairnie, Mitchell Timothy Carson, Cameron Michael Ferrell, Nathan Michael Frankart,...

Volunteers roll up their sleeves to assist with service projects at parishes

Dozens of volunteers from Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Grafton spent much of the day on April 5 volunteering for service projects at the parish. ...

Newman Catholic Campus Ministry students participate in service projects

Students from the University of Akron’s RooCatholic Newman Ministry took part in the Diocesan Day of Service earlier this month. Christa Alabur...

During Holy Week, Bishop Malesic encourages faithful to remain close to Christ’s cross

“The cross of Jesus has always attracted me in a very mysterious, yet spiritual way,” Bishop Edward Malesic said in his Palm Sunday homily...

Clergy assignment changes – March/April 2025

Father Edward F. Suszynski concludes his assignment as presbyteral moderator of St. Stephen Parish, West Salem, effective June 1. His appoi...

First Friday Club of Cleveland hears plans for Women Religious Archives Collaborative

As Ursuline Sister Susan Durkin outlined the plans for the Women Religious Archives Collaborative to the First Friday Club of Cleveland, he...