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February 2016 luncheon speakers for the First Friday Clubs are announced

The three First Friday Club luncheon speakers series in the Diocese of Cleveland will hold their respective luncheons beginning at noon on Thursday, February 4, and at noon on Friday, February 5, 2016. Reverend Donald H. Dunson, Ph.D., Moral Theologian, Saint Mary Seminary, and Pastor, Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Elyria will be the guest speaker...

In Remembrance - Reverend Thomas J. Gallagher

The Reverend Thomas J. Gallagher, Senior Priest-Retired, died Sunday, 10 January 2016, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments. Thomas Joseph Gallagher was born on 23 September 1930. His parents were the late Anthony J. and Elsie (Klika). He was educated at St. Catherine, Cleveland, Cathedral Latin High School...

Clergy Assignment Changes - 15 January 2016

The Reverend Clyde K. Foster has received permission to conclude his Leave of Absence and has been appointed Parochial Vicar, St. John Vianney Parish, Mentor effective 15 December 2015. The Reverend Gregory J. Olszewski concludes his appointment as Pastor, Ss Peter and Paul Parish in Garfield Heights and has been appointed Parochial Vicar of Holy ...

Margaret Lyons to Retire from Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Education Leadership Post

Margaret Lyons, Secretary for Catechetical Formation and Education, and Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, has announced she is retiring from her current role effective at the close of this academic year, 2015-2016. Ms. Lyons has served the Church in diocesan work as catechetical leader, teacher and administrator for o...

Archbishop Hoban High School Announces New Principal

Archbishop Hoban High School has announced that Ms. Emily Jane Hanson has been appointed Principal of the school effective July 1, 2016. She will succeed Dr. Mary Anne Beiting, who is stepping down after 28 years as a Hoban administrator. ?Serving a religious order-sponsored school, Ms. Hanson has a deep appreciation for the charisms that serve as...

A story of life: One woman's choice gave Marissa a 'Special Day' and her parents a daughter

Editor?s note: Marissa Healy shared this personal reflection on adoption. She and her siblings, Michael and Megan Plaspohl, were adopted by Ed and Mary Ann Plaspohl as infants. They are not biological siblings; each was adopted from a different Ohio city. Marissa and her husband, Rick Healy, are the parents of Grace, 3; Josuha, 19 months, and a n...

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