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Being grateful as another year draws to a close

November is a month made for reflection. In Catholic piety, it is a month to remember those who have been called home to God. At a certain point in one?s life, it is not unusual to arrive at the realization that the most important people in our lives

Clergy Assignment Changes - November 2017

Father Louis H. Thomas, parochial vicar, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Parma, was appointed chaplain of the Knights of Columbus St. Charles Borromeo Council 16137, effective immediately. This is in addition to his appointment as parochial vicar, St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Father Daniel F. Schlegel, pastor Holy Angels Parish, Bainbridge concludes ...

Bishop Nelson Perez elected to special diversity post by U.S. Bishops

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio, was elected chair of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops? Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church. The election took place today at the annual meeting of the USCCB in Baltimore, Maryland. Bishop Perez will serve for one year as chairman-elect...

Cleveland's St. Augustine Parish to serve over 20,000 meals on Thanksgiving; funds, turkeys, drivers needed

The St. Augustine Hunger Center in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood is continuing a 45-year tradition of feeding those in need on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23.

Bishops Approve Canonical Step for Sainthood Cause for Lakota Catechist

BALTIMORE—The U.S. Bishops have approved by voice vote the canonical consultation of canonization for a Lakota Catechist at their annual fall General Assembly in Baltimore. Sought by Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Rapid City, South Dakota, the voice vote is in keeping with the Episcopal consultation process as a step in the Catholic Church’s...

Watch Live - Mass for Peace and Healing - Nov 9 at noon

Most Reverend Nelson Perez, Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, will offer a special Mass for Peace and Healing at noon on Thursday, November 9 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. This Mass presents an opportunity for people to gather as a community and unite our prayers into one asking God?s love and mercy and an end...

House Tax Reform Bill “Unacceptable” as Written, Say U.S. Bishops Chairmen

WASHINGTON—In a letter of November 9, Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, Bishop Oscar Cantú of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Bishop George V. Murry, SJ of Youngstown, Ohio called for amendments to the current draft of the House of Representatives tax reform bill “for the sake of families” and “for those struggli...