Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament made history as first African American parish in diocese

Prior to the 1920s, African American Catholics in the Diocese of Cleveland attended primarily white parishes, where many said they felt unwelcome. Som...

In remembrance – Father Thomas J. Hagedorn

Bishop Edward Malesic will celebrate the funeral Mass for Father Thomas J. Hagedorn at 11 a.m. Feb. 20 at St. Mary Church, 320 Middle Ave., Elyria. Fa...

In remembrance – Deacon Carl M. Varga

The wake for retired Deacon Carl M. Varga will begin with vespers at 3 p.m. Feb. 18 in Divine Word Church, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland. Bishop Martin Am...

Clergy assignment changes -- February 2021

Father Louis H. Thomas, administrator, St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Norton was granted an authorized leave of absence for sick leave, eff...

A message from Bishop Malesic on the season of Lent: A time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving

A beautiful characteristic of our Church is its seasons. They are like the movements of a great symphony, gracefully flowing from one to the other, br...

In remembrance – Deacon William E. Schill

The wake for Deacon William E, Schill begins with vespers at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 in St. Colman Church, 2027 W. 65thSt., Cleveland. Auxiliary Bishop emeritu...

Bishop Malesic participates in ordination, installation of his successor in Diocese of Greensburg

There was a Cleveland presence in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on Feb. 11 when Bishop Larry Kulick was ordained and installed as the sixth bishop of the D...