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Bishop Richard Lennon ordains eight new deacons on the path to priesthood

Eight men were ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon on Oct. 22 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland (video available at the end of the story). Seven were ordained for service in the Diocese of Cleveland and one for service in the Archdiocese of Daegu, South Korea. The newly ordained deacons and their home parishes ar...

Clergy Assignment Changes - Oct. 15, 2016

Father Max G. Cole, parochial vicar, St. Mary Parish, Berea, was appointed chaplain of St. Mary of the Falls Knights of Columbus Council 14416, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his appointment as parochial vicar of St. Mary Parish, Berea. Father Neil D. O?Connor, pastor, St. Columbkille Parish, Parma received permission to...

High school students urged to be champions, ‘set the world on fire,’ at annual Respect Life Liturgy

Hundreds of students representing Catholic high schools from around the Diocese of Cleveland gathered for the annual Catholic Schools for Peace & Justice Respect Life Liturgy this morning at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. ?This is our biggest turnout yet,? said Sister Kathleen Ryan, SND, director of the Diocesan Social Action Office...

Parma parish to host 'Therese: The Story of a Soul' at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26

"Therese: The Story of a Soul," the live theatrical one-woman drama will be presented at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Road, Parma.

Commitment to El Salvador remains strong on World Mission Sunday Oct. 23

World Mission Sunday, Oct. 23, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church?s missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice.

Online live stream available to watch ordination of transitional deacons at cathedral on Oct. 22

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, bishop, Diocese of Cleveland, will preside at the ordination of eight men to the Sacred Order of Deacon beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. All are welcome to attend. Please note:

Ohio bishops urge Catholics to vote

In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue.