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Pope Francis: Be courageous, go to confession

Vatican City, Feb 19, 2014 / 04:57 am (CNA).- During his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis encouraged the pilgrims filling St. Peter's Square to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. "Everyone say to himself: ?When was the last time I went to confession?? And if it has been a long time, don?t lose another day! Go, the priest will be good. And Je...

Movie: "Son of God" - Watch official trailer

On Friday, February 28 the movie "Son of God" will open at several cinemas across the Diocese of Cleveland.   With the endorsement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), this film is seen as a way to deepen one's faith and build community and fellowship.Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington D.C. calls the film "eng...

In Remembrance - Reverend Harry Winca

The Reverend Harry Winca, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Edward Parish, Parkman, Saint Lucy Mission, Middlefield died Saturday, 15 February 2014, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments. Harry Stephen Francis Winca was born on 19 May 1917. His parents were the late Frank S. and Rose (Krupar). He was educat...

Did you know Valentine's Day has religious roots? WATCH VIDEO

The origin of St. Valentine, and how many St. Valentines there were, remains a mystery. One opinion is that he was a Roman martyred for refusing to give up his Christian faith. Other historians hold that St. Valentine was a temple priest jailed for defiance during the reign of Claudius. Whoever he was, Valentine really existed because archaeologis...

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland debuts new website

CLEVELAND, OH - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland invites visitors to its new online home: www.ccdocle.org. The new website provides the same great content as before, but presents it in a fresh new way that is easier to navigate and explore. The website is the result of nearly 18-months of research, design, and work by Catholic Charities a...

World Day of the Sick - February 11

Pope Francis in 2014 is commending the 22nd World Day of the Sick to the intercession of Mary, so that she will help sick people to live their own suffering in communion with Jesus Christ. The theme for this world day is Faith and charity: " We too must give our lives for the brethren" and in his message to mark this occasion, the Holy Father tur...

Local 'Catholic Campaign for Human Development' is accepting grant applications

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Cleveland is now accepting applications for the 2014 Local Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) grants including the Local Youth and Young Adult Grant and the Local Community Grant. CCHD provides funding to groups whose activities reflect Catholic moral and social teaching on human life and dignity; t...