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The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima tours the Diocese

During the month of September, the Diocese of Cleveland is hosting the world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. The statue will be made available at a variety of parishes through the Diocese. Click here for a list of the parishes.     The statue was sculpted in 1947 by Jose Thedim, based on the descriptio...

Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Pates urge President Obama to pursue political solution in Syria

Assure President, Administration of their prayersJoin President in condemning use of chemical weaponsEcho appeals of Pope Francis, Middle East bishops against military intervention WASHINGTON - President Obama should not resort to military intervention, but instead work to end the violence in Syria through a political solution, wrote the preside...

Next "Year of Faith Lecture Series" at Cathedral - September 18

Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland will continue his twice a month "Year of Faith Lecture Series" on Wednesday, September 18 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 on selected weekday afternoons....

36th annual "Walk of Hope" benefits persons with disabilities - October 5

Catholic Charities Disability Services and Ministries will host the 36th Annual Walk of Hope for Persons with Disabilities through Cleveland?s historic Tremont neighborhood Saturday, October 5, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. Many people come to Disability Services and Ministries because they find hope and a welcoming community. For 47 years, these Diocesan of...

Bishop Lennon asks Cleveland faithful to select a day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Syria

Following the pastoral lead of Pope Francis and his "On the Plea for Peace" address delivered in Vatican City on Sunday, September 1, Most Reverend Richard Lennon, Bishop of Cleveland made a request today (September 3) of his pastors and parish administrators throughout the Diocese of Cleveland to publish the following announcement in their&nb...

Pope Francis - On the Plea for Peace

"I have decided to proclaim for the whole Church on 7 Sept. next, the vigil of the birth of Mary, Queen of Peace, a day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East, and throughout the world"VATICAN CITY, September 01, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Here is a Vatican translation of the Pope's address this morning given before and after praying the...

Ecumenical prayer vigil and procession for Immigration Reform in Ashland - September 6

An ecumenical prayer vigil and procession supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform will take place at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Ashland on Friday, September 6 beginning at 3:00 p.m. The procession will begin at Emmanuel United Methodist Church located at 322 Cleveland Avenue in Ashland and will proceed to Representative Bob Gibbs...