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Statement from the Diocese of Cleveland regarding the Criminal Trial of Joseph H. Smith - 7/3/08

It is regrettable that Joseph Smith chose to engage in conduct which led to the jury verdict finding him guilty of criminal violations of federal law.

No dispute: Human life begins at conception - Bishop Lennon's U.B. article

On Sunday, August 24, Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the House of Representatives was interviewed on a national news program.  During the course of the conversation the host asked Speaker Pelosi "When does life begin?  In response she said "We don't know".

"Vatican exhibit shows splendor of God's love" - Bishop Lennon's U.B. column

Presently there is an exhibition of art and precious and interesting objects from the Vatican at the Western Reserve Historical Society museum which is truly splendid, thus the name of the exhibition VATICAN SPLENDORS.

Statement from the Diocese of Cleveland regarding the criminal trial of Anton Zgoznik

It is unfortunate that Mr. Zgoznik chose to engage in illegal activity to defraud the Diocese resulting in the guilty verdicts against him.Read the complete statement>

Diocese introduces Financial Misconduct Hotline with 2008 Finance Report

A Financial Misconduct Hotline which allows Catholic Diocese of Cleveland employees, volunteers, vendors, parishioners or any  interested party to report concerns about suspected financial irregularities is being introduced with the publication of the Diocese?s ?Report to the Community 2008,? the annual review of finances and activities.Read t...

Bishop Lennon encourages immediate action on healthcare legislation

I urgently appeal to you for assistance with additional advocacy related to healthcare legislation proposed for our country.

Bishop Lennon speaks about the Community of St. Peter

In my article for this paper (Catholic Universe Bulletin) on July 23, four weeks ago