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"Pope's first document reminds faithful to spread faith, joy," writes Bishop Lennon

In the December 6, 2013 issue of the Catholic Universe Bulletin I wrote my article on Pope Francis? recent document entitled Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel). In a way this publication is the Pope?s first official document of his pontificate. Before Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope and became our Holy Father and known as Pope ...

"9 Days for Life" began on Saturday, January 18

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced a new program called the 9 Days for Life.  To gather the faithful for a time of prayer during this observance, Bishop Lennon will preside at a "Mass for Life" at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.   In a recent letter Ca...

Cardinal O'Malley encourages Catholics to participate in Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage surrounding Roe v. Wade anniversary

(Headquarters building of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C.)WASHINGTON - Catholics can observe the 41st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion in the United States by participating in nine days of prayer, penance and pilgrimage by attending local events and by joining a nationwid...

Catholic Charities to Discontinue Adolescent Residential Services at Parmadale, Focus on Community-Based Treatment for Troubled Youth

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U.S. Catholic War Veterans look to recruit new members to their posts and auxiliaries

In the Diocese of Cleveland, parishes throughout Lake County will receive recruiting visits from current members of the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America during the weekend of January 18-19, 2014.  Among them will be St. John Vianney in Mentor, St. Mary Magdalene in Willowick, and St. Justin Martyr in Eastlake. Recruiters ...

An ecumenical celebration - Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Would You Be a Drum Major For Peace and Justice?" is an ecumenical celebration honoring the slain Civil Rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday, January 17, 2014, 7 p.m. at Saint Mary Parish in Bedford, Ohio. The keynote presenter will be Reverend Valentino Lassiter of the East View United Church of Christ with a perform...

Christian unity lecture at CPL is open to the public

The Saint Mary Seminary community welcomes all to attend a Christian Unity themed lecture titled, "Sharing the Fruits of Ecumenical Dialogue" by Sr. Dr. Lorelei F. Fuchs, SA, on Friday, January 17, 2014, 1:30 p.m. at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe. Sister Lorelei is a member of the international Methodist-Roman Catholic Joint...