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Bishop Perez asks for prayers urging all to respect life

Every day we witness pain and suffering across the globe, whether from natural disasters, personal tragedies, armed conflicts or political oppression. Even in our own neighborhoods there can be anguish over crime, substance abuse and loneliness, all of which impact the quality of life. We wonder whether anyone can help ease the despair. But there ...

A prayer request from Bishop Perez for those in California

I ask that we join together in prayer and support for the families and communities suffering though the wildfires that continue to rage in California.

Forum examines triple threat of opioids

Bishop Perez joins panel discussion to share information, resources Heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil are a triple threat in the fight against opioid addiction, which impacts all facets of society. The topic was tackled by a panel of professionals, including Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez, at a forum on Oct. 11 at Lutheran Hospital. ?We don?t like ...

Elyria Catholic High School students inspired by Bishop Perez

?I?m thrilled to be here. I?d rather be here than in meetings at my office,? Bishop Nelson Perez told the 400 students, faculty, staff and guests gathered Oct. 9 at Elyria Catholic High School for an all-school Mass. His homily focused on love, but not just romantic love. Using the biblical story of Jonah, who was swallowed by a large fish and to...

Bishop Perez shares insights with First Friday Club of Greater Akron

Father Paul Rosing, pastor of Holy Family Parish in Stow, said he was giving some thought to retirement prior to Bishop Nelson Perez?s appointment as the 11th Bishop of Cleveland. ?I?m looking forward to a good time with Bishop Perez,? he said, as he introduced the bishop, who addressed the First Friday Club of Greater Akron on Oct. 6. ?Bishop, I...

Diocesan Mass marks centennial of Fatima apparitions

One hundred years ago in Fatima, Portugal, the Blessed Mother appeared to three shepherd children. The final apparition, known as the miracle of the sun, occurred on Oct. 13, 1917. As the anniversary neared, Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez celebrated a Mass on Oct. 7 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist to mark the closing of the centennial ye...

Bishop Perez takes to the airwaves to help drive support for local Catholic radio

Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez told those listening to the semiannual Spirit Fundraising Drive on radio station AM 1260 The Rock on Oct. 11 that radio is a powerful instrument of continuing to proclaim the Gospel. Speaking with EWTN host and special Spirit Drive moderator Debbie Georgianni, Bishop Perez said that if Jesus walked the earth today, he ...