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Priestly vocations remain strong in Diocese of Cleveland

With nearly 80 young men in formation for the priesthood at Borromeo and Saint Mary seminaries, the Diocese of Cleveland is blessed, according to Bishop Nelson Perez and seminary officials. In remarks made at the recent Bishop?s Brunch, a major fundraiser for the seminaries, the bishop said he finds the Church of Cleveland to be spirit-filled. ?Yo...

Greater than Heroin collaborates with National Drug Take Back Day to help fight addiction epidemic

Many communities and organizations are partnering with law enforcement agencies for National Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28. The goal is to help reduce the amount of unneeded, unused and expired prescription drugs that often are found in homes. The program offers a way to properly dispose of these unwanted medications and to help pr...

Pastors, parish catechetical leaders share ideas on faith education with bishop

About 200 pastors and parish catechetical leaders from across the eight-county Diocese of Cleveland gathered on April 24 at the Holiday Inn, Independence to share thoughts and suggestions on faith formation and education. ?This has been passive in the past, but we are asking you to be ?presenters? and to be involved this year,? said Patricia Patte...

LaJean Ray, director of Fatima Family Center, receives 2018 FBI Director's Community Leadership Award

On Friday, April 20, the Fatima Family Center, located in Cleveland?s Hough neighborhood, received the prestigious FBI Director?s Community Leadership Award (DCLA). The Fatima Family Center provides programs and services for all ages, including cultural, leadership and development activities for children and youth, homework assistance, ...

Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chavez of El Salvador to be honored on April 28

His Eminence Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chavez of El Salvador will be honored on Saturday, April 28 for his many years of support of the COAR Peace Mission. COAR is the community of Oscar A. Romero in El Salvador. Since 1980, the COAR Peace Mission has been providing quality education, health care, spiritual richness and a safe and loving home for vuln...

New St. Martin de Porres High School blessed by Bishop Perez

The weeklong celebration of the new St. Martin de Porres High School kicked off with 10 a.m. Mass at the nearby St. Vitus Church. Bishop Nelson Perez was the celebrant and Father Joseph Boznar, St. Vitus pastor, concelebrated. After Mass, the bishop led the nearly 400-member student body, faculty, staff and members of the school?s board of directo...

Priests enjoy prayer, fellowship and lunch with bishop

Bishop Nelson Perez promised to get acquainted with the Diocese of Cleveland when he was installed as the 11th bishop last September. In the ensuing months, he has undertaken a hectic schedule of visits to parishes, schools and other organizations in order to be visible and to fulfill his promise. He also has met with interfaith leaders and civic o...