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President of U.S. Bishops' Conference Announces Effort That Will Involve Laity, Experts, and the Vatican as U.S. Bishops Resolve to Address "Moral Catastrophe"

WASHINGTON— Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has issued the following statement after a series of meetings with members of the USCCB’s Executive Committee and other bishops. The following statement includes three goals and three principles, along with...

Statement from Bishop Nelson Perez in response to the release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on abuse (English and Spanish versions)

This week as I read and watched the recent release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on abuse by a number of clergy I am deeply mindful of the emotions our Catholic community is experiencing for they represent my feelings as well. I am deeply disturbed, saddened and angered. My heart goes out to those who have been so profoundly hurt. While I...

In Remembrance - Reverend Michael P. Noreika, SSS

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Aug 18 at Regina Health Center, 5232 Broadview Road, Richfield, for Father Michael P. Noreika, SSS. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with the vigil at 10:20. Father Mike, 84, died on Aug. 13 – two days after his birthday — at Regina. He was described as joyous about his Eucharistic life. Father Mike h...

Two Mercedarian sisters profess first vows

The Feast of the Assumption had special meaning for two Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Sister Yvelyne Marie and Sister Kathryne of the Holy Trinity professed their first vows during the 6 p.m. Mass on Aug. 15 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel West Church in Cleveland. Bishop Nelson Perez was the celebrant. Concelebrants included Father Mi...

Faith and Values Annual Appeal for Catholic Education kicks off

The month of August is a busy time in the calendar year for any family preparing their children for the start of the new school year. For Catholic schools in the Diocese of Cleveland, the month also marks the start for the annual Faith and Values Appeal for Catholic Education. The appeal helps families with tuition assistance in an effort to bri...

The Feast of the Assumption is a celebration of faith and culture

?The Church has taught us that faith and culture are inseparable,? Bishop Nelson Perez told the congregation at Holy Rosary Church in Cleveland?s Little Italy neighborhood during Mass on the Feast of the Assumption. Every corner of the church was packed with people for the 10 a.m. Mass celebrated by the bishop on Aug. 15. Bishop emeritus Anthony P...

Fatima Family Center, Covenant Center share their missions

Located across the parking lot from St. Agnes/Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Family Center offers a variety of programs to serve residents in Cleveland?s Hough neighborhood. Across town, Covenant Center operates in the transformed, century-old former McGuffey School in the city?s Ohio City neighborhood. It offers a spectrum of social services, ...