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Clergy Assignment Changes - August 27, 2018

Father Thomas J. Pipp, SJ was given faculties of the Diocese of Cleveland, and with the permission of the Very Rev. Brian G. Paulson, SJ, provincial of the USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus, was appointed rector of John Carroll University Community with residence at John Carroll Jesuit residence, Schell House, effective immediately. Fat...

Father Barry Gearing installed as St. John Neumann pastor

Wearing a broad smile, Father Barry Gearing enthusiastically greeted parishioners, friends and family members before the noon Mass on Aug. 26 at St. John Neumann Parish in Strongsville. It was an important day as he welcomed Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez who was installing him officially as pastor. Father Gearing?s appointment was effective in May...

President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops renews commitment for greater effectiveness and transparency in disciplining bishops

WASHINGTON - Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued the following statement. Cardinal DiNardo's full statement follows: "In communion with the Holy Father, I join the Executive Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in taking ...

September 2018 luncheon speakers for the First Friday Clubs are announced

The three First Friday Club luncheon speakers series in the Diocese of Cleveland will hold their respective luncheons beginning at noon on Thursday, September 6 and at noon on Friday, September 7. Leo Hyland will be the guest speaker at the First Friday Club of Cleveland on Thursday, September 6. [wpfilebase tag=fileurl id=1662 linktext='Flier>...

In Remembrance - Reverend Joseph A. Goebel

Bishop Nelson Perez will be the main celebrant and Deacon Thomas Hupertz will be the homilist at the 9:30 a.m. Aug. 25 funeral Mass for Father Joseph A. Goebel at SS. Robert & William Church, 367 E. 260th St., Euclid. Vespers will be at 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at SS. Robert & William Church, with Bishop Roger Gries, OSB as presider and homilist. T...

A synopsis of and Church leaders’ reaction to the clergy scandal

Over the course of the last few weeks, the Church has been in the news for sex abuse scandals that have shaken many of the faithful and have resulted in an increased scrutiny of how allegations of abuse are handled. Both the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Vatican have responded, as have many bishops throughout the U.S.  ...

St. Francis Catholic School launches innovative approach to curriculum with Seton Blended Learning this school year

Cleveland is joining the growing list of cities utilizing a novel approach to education with a track record of improved student learning. The Seton Blended Learning Initiative helps urban Catholic schools across the country ensure that students achieve at their highest level. Blended learning brings together small group, teacher-led instruction wi...