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Mark Crowley named president of Lake Catholic High School

Christopher Knight, secretary for education/superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Cleveland, announced on Aug. 4, the appointment of Mark M. Crowley as president of Lake Catholic High School in Mentor. Crowley is a 1976 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Cleveland and received his Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University and an M...

Faith, family and fun – all are free at The FEST

Thousands of people will head to the Center for Pastoral Leadership, 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, on Aug. 6 for The FEST, a free daylong celebration of faith, family and fun. The FEST, in its 17th year, is sponsored by the Diocese of Cleveland. Some popular contemporary Christian artists will perform on the main stage, complimented by 150 faith- ...

St. Wendelin parishioners celebrate new parish prayer garden

More than two years ago, St. Wendelin Parish in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood began a project to create an outdoor space of quiet, prayer and honor. The parish commissioned a statue of St. Wendelin by the well-known sculptor, Sandro Banauito. The statue of the parish's patron saint was unveiled at a large celebration on July 29, the five-year a...

A new cross for Visitation of Mary Parish in Akron

Visitation of Mary Church in Akron was without an exterior cross for about 20 years, until a recent renovation of the church building. On July 28, a new stainless steel cross was hoisted to the church roof and attached to the peak. The cross was designed and built by Don Drum, a nationally recognized Akron sculptor. It was a gift from the famil...

Couples from around the Diocese of Cleveland celebrate 50th wedding anniversaries at annual liturgy

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist was nearly filled to capacity on July 30 for the annual golden wedding anniversary celebration. Couples who were married in 1967 and are celebrating their 50th anniversary were invited to attend. Jason Lewis of the Marriage and Family Life Office who coordinates the Mass said about 240 couples from througho...

Fatima Message more relevant than ever, conference attendees learn

?Our Lady Speaks? is the theme for the Northeast Ohio Fatima Centennial Conference July 28-29 at the Embassy Suites hotel in Independence. A hundred years ago, the Blessed Virgin Mary spoke to three young children in Portugal and her message has been spread ever since. David M. Carollo, executive director of The World Apostolate of Fatima U.S.A, c...

State honors Rose-Mary Center for Homes for Our Future: Community Integration Project

Rose-Mary Center was recognized recently by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities for its transition from a single large facility to community-based services. During the past two years, Rose-Mary bought, renovated and/or built seven new homes in the community. This allows 36 children and young adults with intellectual and developmental...