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USCCB chairmen urge support for the 'First Amendment Defense Act'

WASHINGTON - Urging support for the First Amendment Defense Act Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, issued the follow...

Downtown diocesan offices closed during the Republican National Convention

The downtown Cleveland diocesan offices located at Cathedral Square Plaza will be closed during the staging of the Republican National Convention.

Prelates say House bill would protect religious freedom at federal level

WASHINGTON (CNS) - The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee July 12 held a hearing on the First Amendment Defense Act, a bill two U.S archbishops said would provide "a measure of protection for religious freedom at the federal level." The legislation was introduced June 17 by Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho. The same day Sen. Mike Lee, R-...

Acknowledging milestone years of service for women and men religious in the Diocese of Cleveland

Congratulations to all religious jubilarians, those who have faithfully answered the call to a life of service and commitment as vowed members of religious communities serving in the Diocese of Cleveland. Read more and view images of our '2016 Religious Jubilarians'> Please note:

USCCB president calls for prayers, reflection, civility and dialogue

WASHINGTON - Following the deadly attacks on police officers in Dallas, during a protest rally stemmed by the killings of two men in Louisiana and Minnesota, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops extended a call to prayer, reflection, civility and peaceful dialogue. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, issued the ...

Cleveland diocese to host special tour of the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue in honor of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima

The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, traveling worldwide since 1947, is on an historic two-year journey across America, March 2016 - December 2017, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima, visiting more than 100 dioceses in 50 states.

Immigration is a human issue: Hundreds join the Walk for Justice to support immigration reform

About 1,000 people gave up part of their Saturday on July 9 to help draw attention to the need for compassionate, comprehensive immigration reform. The Walk for Justice, a peaceful, non-political activity attracted people from Greater Cleveland as well as Toledo, Cincinnati, Central Ohio and surrounding states. ?Immigration Reform Now? was the eve...