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Pope Francis reinforces diocesan policy on tribunal fees

While meeting with diocesan leaders and canon lawyers, the Holy Father suggested the possibility that dioceses no longer charge for the annulment process.

"The Way of the Trinity" - Pilgrimage along Route 3 through Tri-County Diocesan District of Wayne, Ashland and Medina

A tri-county Catholic pilgrimage route has been established on Ohio's State Route 3. It combines the opportunity to reflect on the beauty of God's creation from the Hinckley Reservation Metro Park to Mohican State Park.

"God's good works shine through service of safety forces," writes Bishop Lennon

A few weeks ago I was invited to celebrate Mass at St. Mary Church in Berea for the safety forces from around our diocese. I was very pleased to receive this invitation and responded immediately that I would celebrate Mass. I responded as I did because firefighters, police officers and emergency personnel have embraced very significant positions i...

Diocese Review Board  Seeks Abuse Victim and Investigator

The volunteer Review Board for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, a predominantly lay board composed of a variety of people appointed by the Bishop, serves in a consultative and advisory capacity on all aspects of sexual abuse of minors.

From Healthcare and Inter-Religious Dialogue to Social Communications and Human Trafficking...Bishop continues series on Vatican offices - Watch Video

Concluding the topic of Vatican offices, Bishop Richard Lennon presented another Lunchtime Lecture following the 12pm Mass on Wednesday, October 29th. Bishop used this lecture to talk about Vatican offices that might not be well-known but deal with issues that are very important in the life of the Church and the lives of all people. First, Bishop...

Cemetery Sunday – Masses held at many cemeteries throughout the Diocese in honor of All Souls Day.

This Sunday, November 2nd is the Commemoration of All of the Faithful Departed also referred to as All Souls Day.

A beautiful day welcomes the Diocese’s 4 newest deacons - Watch Video

The Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland ordained 4 men to the Sacred Order of Deacon during a Saturday-morning Mass held in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. During his introductory remarks, Bishop Lennon noted that God had blessed us with a beautiful day both inside and outside the cathedral.