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50 Years of Vatican II - Religious Orders of Men & Women Asked to Renew (See Video)

Bishop Lennon discusses Vatican II Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life     Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon in his bi-monthly reflection on the documents of Vatican II has begun looking at the Decree on Religious Life.   The Bishop outlined some of Church history on the establishment of religious orders noting re...

Education Superintendent shares her goals for the 2013-14 academic year

The new academic year is on its way with opening meetings for new parish catechetical leaders, new principals, new teachers, and the all-together meeting that is known as the Bishop's Convocation.   Margaret Lyons Secretary for Cathechetical Formation and Education/Superintendent Bishop Richard Malone, Bishop of Buffalo, NY, Bishop...

In Remembrance - Reverend Robert Labella

The Reverend Robert Labella, Retired Senior Priest, died Sunday, 11 August 2013, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments.  Robert Labella was born on 1 November 1927. His parents were the late Joseph and Teresa (Campagnoni). He was educated at Anthony Wayne Elementary School, Audubon Jr. High ...

Final weekend to make Diocesan-wide pilgrimage

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland has designated five parishes as pilgrimage sites in the Diocese of Cleveland for the "Year of Faith." Even though students have started the beginning of another school year, Catholic families still have one last weekend to take part in the diocesan-wide pilgrimage.The five paris...

Holy Day of Obligation on Thursday: The Feast of the Assumption

One of the more famous depictions is Titian's 16th century painting, Assunta. The Feast of the Assumption is one of the most important feast days of the year and a Holy Day of Obligation on the official Roman Catholic Church calendar.   By tradition, the holy day is observed every August 15. This year, the Feast of the Assumption occurs...

New video from USCCB explains what happens in Catholic Rite of Marriage

WASHINGTON - A new video, "Saying I Do: What Happens at a Catholic Wedding," introduces viewers to the Rite of Marriage and answers frequently asked questions about Catholic marriage. The video is intended for engaged couples, their families and people involved in marriage preparation, and anyone with questions about Catholic weddings. "This will...

Action needed now! Contact representative on Immigration Reform

Prayer offered for Representatives Gibbs, Joyce, Renacci, Boehner, et al. The campaign for Comprehensive Immigration Reform has reached an important point as Senate Bill 744 has passed and the House of Representatives is preparing its own approach when it reconvenes on September 9th. The Church?s position on immigration reform is deeply rooted i...