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Bishop Nelson Perez celebrates double pastor installation for Father Timothy J. O’Connor

South Main Street from Amherst into South Amherst was active on the evening of Saturday, June 23 as parishioners from St. Joseph (Amherst) and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (South Amherst) traveled between the two parishes to celebrate Mass and officially welcome Fr. Timothy J. O?Connor at his formal installation as pastor at both churches. ...

Esperanza provides hope, help for Hispanic students with scholarship awards

Bishop Perez is keynote speaker at 35th annual Fiesta of Hope Esperanza Inc., which is celebrating its 35th anniversary as the leading advocate for education in the Hispanic community, awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships at its annual Fiesta of Hope celebration on June 22 at the Cleveland Renaissance Ballroom. Bishop Nelson Perez was the k...

Notre Dame College hosts National Education Summit of the Sisters of Notre Dame

Bishop Nelson Perez celebrated Mass Wednesday evening, June 20 on the opening day of the National Education Summit of the Sisters of Notre Dame on the campus of Notre Dame College in South Euclid. Approximately 150 religious sisters and lay scholars along with conference attendees and guests filled the Christ the King Chapel in the college?s admini...

Seven Diocese of Cleveland affiliated offices, schools and organizations named in Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces of 2018 by the Plain Dealer

The Diocese of Cleveland proudly recognizes seven of our associated schools, offices and organizations named to Northeast Ohio?s Top Workplaces of 2018 by the Plain Dealer. CLICK HERE to view the list announced on June 17, 2018.

Dabney to head diocesan African-American ministry office

Cary Dabney is the new director of the Diocese of Cleveland Office of Ministry to African-American Catholics. The office is part of the Secretariat of Parish Life and Development, which is led by Sister Rita Mary Harwood. He is a PhD candidate at Duquesne University with concentrations in American Catholicism and Black Catholic studies. Dabney ea...

Chairman of U.S. Bishops Committee on Migration Expresses Concern about Immigration Bills Before Congress, Urges Bipartisan Engagement

WASHINGTON—Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez, of Austin, Texas, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB/COM) Committee on Migration, sent a letter to every Member of the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday in response to two immigration bills that are expected to be taken up later this week by the full House. ...

Gilmour Academy breaks ground for performing arts center

The Gilmour Academy campus will have a new addition when the 2019-2020 school year begins. Ground was broken on June 2 at the Gates Mills Catholic school for the new Lorraine and Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts. The complex will feature a 300-seat main theater, an 86-seat black box theater, a scene shop, costume shop, speech and debate prac...