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In Remembrance - Reverend John L. Viall

The Reverend John L. Viall, Senior-Priest Retired, died Sunday, 17 November 2013, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments.   John L. Viall was born on 25 June 1932. His parents were the late Arthur W. and Agnes (Dittler). He was educated at St. Martha Elementary School, Akron, St. Vincent...

"Year of Faith" closing Masses to be held at Cathedral and at all parishes November 23-24

Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your lifeThe Year of Faith has given us the opportunity to contemplate the door of faith as an entryway to faith. We have had the experience of living our faith in Jesus Christ, through opportunities for learning, sharing, reconciliation, pilgrimage, prayer and worship.  The end of the Year of Faith does no...

Where does the Diocese stand Spiritually and Financially?

Learn more in the newly released "Diocese of Cleveland Report to the Community 2013" My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Blessings upon all of you, the faithful of the Diocese of Cleveland. This marks the tenth year for the publication of the Annual Diocesan "Report to the Community"; 2013 has been a very eventful year. All of our parishes par...

In Remembrance - Reverend Thomas W. Sheehan

The Reverend Thomas W Sheehan, Senior Priest-Retired, died Thursday, 14 November 2013, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments.   Thomas W. Sheehan was born on 16 December 1942. His parents were the late Lester W. and Louise C. (Schreiner). He was educated at Burher Elementary, Cleveland, St. Michael Grade...

Pope says purported visions of Mary can lead people away from God

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Purported visions of Mary, if taken in the wrong spirit, can sow confusion and distance people from the Gospel, Pope Francis said. Curiosities distance people "from the Gospel, from the Holy Spirit, from peace and hope, from God's glory and God's beauty," the pope said Nov. 14, 2013 during a homily at morning Mass in th...

Catholic Charities partners with others for Cleveland Food Stamp Challenge - November 17-23

Imagine a one-person food budget of only $29.27 per weekCatholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland is partnering with the Cleveland Jewish Federation, the Cleveland NAACP, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to promote this year's Cleveland Food Stamp Challenge. That's what i...

Turkey donations needed to feed 18,000 on Thanksgiving

St. Augustine Hunger Center needs turkeys or donations; Needy asked to registerThe St. Augustine Hunger Center in Cleveland's near south-side Tremont neighborhood is continuing it's tradition of feeding those in need on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2013. More than 18,000 persons will be served on the St. Augustine grounds, at four shel...