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Pope Francis calls on Bostonians to "not be overcome by evil"

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent his ?sympathy and closeness in prayer? to the people of Boston in a telegram sent on his behalf. The telegram reads ?In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy, His Holiness invokes God?s peace upon the dead, his consolation upon the suffering and his strength upon all those engaged in the continuing work of r...

Jubilees of priests, brothers, sisters and deacons to be celebrated April 13 in Wickliffe

Three sisters celebrating 80 yearsMost Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland will preside at a Mass of Thanksgiving for the jubilees of women and men religious at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Center for Pastoral Leadership (CPL) in Wickliffe. In all 100 priests, brothers, sisters and deacons who serve throughout the Cl...

"Faithful are called to be ambassadors of Christ's love, mission" writes Bishop Lennon

  My last article for the Universe Bulletin dated March 29, 2013 was my Easter Message. The headline on the article was ?God?s love for us knows no bounds.? The focus of the article was the acknowledgment that God has done so much for us so much does He love us. His desire has been and continues to be our living with Him now and into eternity...

Next "Year of Faith Lecture Series" at Cathedral - April 17

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland will continue his twice a month "Year of Faith Lecture Series" on Wednesday, April 17 inside the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist.  His approximately twenty to thirty minute lectures will begin immediately after the conclusion of the noon Mass ...

Immigration Reform - Ohio Bishops sign letter of support

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland is one of eleven Catholic bishops in the State of Ohio who has signed his name to a letter from the Catholic Conference of Ohio asking support for immediate reform of our nation's immigration laws to Ohio Congressional representatives and senators. Review April 23, 2013 letter from the Catholic Con...

College students attend Mass, Process, then Rock at the Agora Ballroom - April 7

Unique event expected to draw 700 peopleAs part of the Catholic Church's "Year of Faith" activities, students from Catholic Colleges in Cleveland, Erie, PA, and Steubenville will participate in a first of its kind event which culminates with a concert at the Agora Ballroom featuring the most popular Catholic artist in Christian music, Matt Mah...

Year of Faith - Watch video clip of Bishop Lennon's faith testimonial

During this "Year of Faith," short video clips of people from throughout the Cleveland diocese are being featured on the Diocese of Cleveland's "Year of Faith" web site. Currently a two-and-a-half minute video clip of questions asked to Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop, Diocese of Cleveland is feautured.Click HERE to visit the Diocese of ...