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Black History Month - February 2014

The Office of Ministry to African American Catholics presented the following information about Black History Month to the parishes and schools that serve the African American Catholic Community in the Diocese of Cleveland. This information is also being made available HERE for the wider Diocesan Catholic Community and to those parishes and sc...

February 2014 Diocesan Memorandum is now available

The February 2014 edition of the Diocesan Memorandum is now available. Click HERE to review the February 2014 Diocesan Memorandum option page.

"Finding God in Film" at John Carroll University

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps are presenting "Finding God in Film" to be held on three consecutive Sunday afternoons in February beginning February 9, 2014 at the John Carroll University Dolan Center for Science and Technology. A light supper will be provided, a free will offering is appreciated.John Carroll University is located at 20700...

U.S. Bishops file Amicus Curiae brief supporting Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Wood Specialties in Supreme Court cases challenging HHS Mandate

(Headquarters building for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, D.C.)Brief highlights 'potentially fatal fines' confronting closely held businesses.Reiterates support for business owners challenging HHS mandate.Laws must protect individuals and families who seek to practice faith in daily life.WASHINGTON - The U.S. Confer...

Diocese of Cleveland offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 29

In light of consultation with city officials regarding the concern and safety for employees working downtown, and in accordance with . . .  . . . Diocesan Policy regarding weather related closings, the Diocesan Offices located at Cathedral Square will be closed on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 due to severe weather (extreme frigid temperatures...

The Greatest of Our Corporal Works of Mercy

The following article is a perspective on the subject of suicide.  Recently students, friends and families in the communities of Lorain and Brunswick have been affected by suicides. We have the incredible responsibility of performing one of the most difficult Corporal Works of Mercy; burying the dead.  Families rely ...

Watch video: Catholic Schools Week to be observed in U.S. dioceses January 26 - February 1

Margaret Lyons, Secretary for Catechetical Formation and Education/Superintendent for the Diocese of Cleveland talks about Catholic Education.  Watch video>  Students in the Cleveland diocese share their thoughts about Catholic schools. WASHINGTON - National Catholic Schools Week 2014 will be observed in dioceses around the count...