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Priest no longer in the Clerical State

The Holy See has notified the Diocese of Cleveland that Joseph P. Labbe has been dismissed from the clerical state.In response to credible accusations of sexual misconduct involving a minor, Joseph P. Labbe was removed from active ministry in 2002.  Subsequently, his dismissal from the clerical state was sought by the Bishop of Cleveland.&...

Blue Ribbon distinction given to four schools in the Cleveland Diocese

Four schools of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland are being recognized for their excellent programs and have been named 2010 Blue Ribbon schools by the U.S. Department of Education.  They include St. Christopher School, Rocky River; St. Raphael School, Bay Village; St. Anselm School, Chesterland and Communion of Saints School, Cl...

Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services awarded USCIS grant to provide Citizenship Services

Catholic Charities of Cleveland Refugee Resettlement Services was selected by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to provide citizenship assistance to Legal Permanent Residents.Migration and Refugee Services will receive $87,500 as part of the USCIS Citizenship and Integration grant program to introduce civics focused English-...

Bishop names new Secretary and Vicar for Clergy and Religious

Cleveland Bishop, Most Reverend Richard Lennon has appointed the Reverend Michael K. Gurnick as the new Secretary and Vicar for Clergy and Religious in the Diocese of Cleveland, effective October 1, 2010.  Father Gurnick currently serves as Vocation Director for the Diocese and recruiter for Saint Mary and Borromeo Seminaries.Read the comp...

Hungarian Catholic War Memorial blessed upon relocation

Through the efforts of former St. Margaret of Hungary parishioners, the Catholic Cemeteries Association, and the Reconfiguration Office of the Diocese of Cleveland, a cherished memorial to 11 World War II American soldiers of Hungarian descent was bless by Bishop Richard Lennon during a special service on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Calvary C...

Annual 'Walk of Hope' - Saturday morning October 2 in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood

Catholic Charities Health & Human Services Disability Services & Ministries will hold their 33rd Annual 'Walk of Hope' on Saturday, October 2, 2010.  The location for the walk is at the Our Lady of Angels/St. Joseph Center, 2346 W. 14th Street in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.  There are two walks to choose from, the walk ...

Annual one-hour 'Life Chain' event October 3, 2:30 p.m. in communities throughout the country

Life Chain is a silent, non-confrontational community reminder that life should be respected at all stages and ages.  This national and international event takes place annually, rain or shine, on the first Sunday in October (October 3, 2010), which is Respect Life Sunday.View a link of Life Chain locations throughout the U.S. by state>...