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#weGiveCatholic runs until 11:59 p.m. tonight

Participants list plans for use of funds from first online day of Catholic giving The first-ever online day of Catholic giving, #weGiveCatholic, began at midnight and will run through 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 29. The event coincides with #GivingTuesday, a globally known online day of giving that occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. During the 24-hour ...

As Vatican Christmas tree goes up, pope's Christmas schedule released

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - As a towering spruce tree was erected in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican released Pope Francis' liturgy schedule for Advent, Christmas and the month of January. [caption id="attachment_21141" align="alignright" width="250"] The Vatican Christmas tree is positioned in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Nov. 24. The 82-feet-tall ...

It’s almost time for #weGiveCatholic on Nov. 29

Here?s a look at how some participants plan to use funds from first online day of Catholic giving The first-ever online day of Catholic giving, #weGiveCatholic, is set for midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 29. The event coincides with #GivingTuesday, a globally known online day of giving that occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. During the 24-hour ...

Sister Rita Mary Harwood receives first InnerCity Saints Award

Notre Dame Sister Rita Mary Harwood was presented with the first InnerCity Saints Award at a luncheon Nov. 17 at The City Club in downtown Cleveland. The award was established this year by Notre Dame College to ?salute an individual who truly reflects the goodness and selflessness of a ?saint? working among us,? said Thomas Kruczek, Notre Dame Col...

A thanksgiving prayer from Bishop Lennon

Bishop Lennon recorded A Hymn of Thanksgiving, one of his favorite prayers for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Late Akron leader honored at annual Deo Gratias Mass

Mass includes dedication of new altar in seminary chapel The annual Deo Gratias Mass and brunch, sponsored by the Catholic Community Foundation and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland, honored the late Richard Marsh, longtime Akron Catholic community and civic leader. The event took place on Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Center for Pastoral Lea...

Bishop Cosgrove Center guests are winners with World Series pizza wager

More than 100 guests at the Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center near downtown Cleveland enjoyed a special lunch on Nov. 21, thanks to a World Series wager between Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon and Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Bishop Lennon bet that the Cleveland Indians would be victorious in the World Series, while Cardina...