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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, traditionally celebrated every year from 18 to 25 January, begins today (January 18, 2011).

May 1 beatification set for Pope John Paul II after miracle approved

Pope Benedict XVI approved a miracle attributed to Pope John Paul II's intercession, clearing the way for the late pope's beatification on May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday.Pope Benedict's action Jan. 14 followed more than five years of investigation into the life and writings of the Polish pontiff, who died in April 2005 after more than 26 years as pope....

Archbishop Dolan calls for prayers, greater respect for Human Life in wake of Arizona shooting

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) renewed their call for respect for human life, as the nation mourned for those affected by the shooting that killed six, including John M. Roll, the chief judge for the United States District Court for Arizona, and wounded at least a dozen others, including U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffo...

Youth Rally for Life

The annual Youth Rally for Life will take place at noon on Friday, January 21, 2011 on Cleveland's Public Square at Superior Avenue & Ontario Street. This event is sponsored by Cleveland Right to Life.  Students or young people 26 or younger are encouraged to let your Pro Life voice be heard on January 21.  Teachers are encouraged ...

In Remembrance - Reverend Patrick E. McShane

The Reverend Patrick E. McShane, Retired, died at 5:50 a.m. on 11 January 2011, at Summa Akron Hospital, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments.Patrick E. McShane was born on 24 December 1952.  He is survived by parents Patrick and Elizabeth McShane.  He was educated at St. Hilary, Immaculate Heart o...

Keep the Dream Alive!

The Office of Ministry to African American Catholics, Diocese of Cleveland will sponsor the 2011 Diocesan Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration "Keep the Dream Alive!" on Friday, January 14, 7:00 p.m. at St. Aloysius-St. Agatha Church, 10932 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH. The speaker will be Reverend J-Glenn Murray, SJ.  ...

First anniversary of devastating earthquake in Haiti

Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), sent a message of support to Archbishop Louis Kebreau of Cap Haitien, president of the Bishops? Conference of Haiti, on the first anniversary of the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti one year ago (January 12, 2010). ?I express the ongoi...