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An introduction to Restorative Justice - November 23, 1 p.m. - Wickliffe

Joe D'Ambrosio, a man convicted of a crime he did not commit, and Fr. Neil Kookoothe, a priest/lawyer who helped exonerate him will tell the story of D'Ambrosio's 22 years of being innocent and on death row. These men will speak on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Aula Room at the Diocese of Cleveland's Center for Pastoral Leadershi...

Cleveland Heights native Archbishop Broglio calls on faithful to pray for Veterans and Fallen Warriors on Veterans Day

Recognizes Nation's debt to brave men and women of U.S. Armed ForcesWASHINGTON, D.C. - His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, issued the following statement on the occasion of Veterans Day (Monday, November 11, 2013). ?We enjoy great freedom in the United States. That includes, especiall...

50 years since Kennedy assassination - Noon Mass at Cathedral on Friday, Nov. 22

The Diocese of Cleveland will remember and pray for the repose of the soul of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his death at a noon Mass at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist on Friday, November 22, 2013.  All are welcome to attend. Arrangements have been made to free up a signi...

Ministering to those with a Gambling Addiction - Workshop in Westlake on November 13, 6:30 p.m.

The Diocese of Cleveland's Office of Continuing Education and Formation of Ministers will offer a workshop for Lay Ministers and Deacons who minister to persons with a Gambling Addiction on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Saint Ladislas Parish in Westlake, Ohio. The workshop presenters will be Ms. Jennifer Clegg an...

Auxiliary Bishop Roger Gries' Resignation Accepted; Will Continue Ministry

  The Holy Father has accepted the request of Cleveland Auxiliary Bishop Roger Gries to resign from his official duties as Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of Cleveland.   Bishop Gries, 76, had submitted the request as required by the Church at age 75.   Bishop Gries official resignation date is (Today) November 1, 2013. However, h...

Day of the Dead Observed in Diocesan Offices

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Innocent and on Death Row - November 6, 7 p.m. - North Ridgeville

Joe D'Ambrosio, a man convicted of a crime he did not commit, and Fr. Neil Kookoothe, a priest/lawyer who helped exonerate him will tell the story of D'Ambrosio's 22 years of being innocent and on death row. Organized by the Catholic Action Commission of Lorain County (CACLC) these men will speak on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the ...