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"High School Pallbearers" - an article from St. Anthony Messenger

Young men at Cleveland's St. Ignatius High School help bury strangers who have few others to mourn themOn a cold, snowy December morning, six young men ride silently past the James A. Garfield monument at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio.  Founded in 1869, this sacred ground is the final resting place of an American president, John D. Ro...

November 2011 Diocesan Memorandum is now available

The November 2011 edition of the Diocesan Memorandum is now available.

See yourself on TV - Living Right with Dr. Ray

With assistance from the studios of Eastern Christian Media, Dr Ray Guarendi, a nationally syndicated radio and TV personality will be taping a TV show, "Living Right with Dr Ray" in the Cleveland area on November 11th, 12th and 13th (Fri - 5:30pm; Sat and Sun at 9am and 1pm).

All Souls day was this past week... Remember your loved ones and learn about Catholic Cemeteries - Respecting the Dead with Care for the Living

A Video Message from Bishop Lennon

Following back surgery and rehabilitation, Bishop Lennon has begun to resume some of his duties in the Chancery offices.  The diocesan staff welcomed the Bishop back to the office with a simple meet-and-greet reception on Wednesday, October 26th.

Tuesday is a Holy Day---The Feast of All Saints

All Saints day is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church. The feast is held on November 1st each year commemorating all Christian saints, known and unknown. It was first celebrated by Pope Boniface IV in 608. The term saint stems from the Latin, "Sancti" which means "holy ones."

Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Deacon

On Saturday, October 22nd, the Most Reverened Roger W. Gries, O.S.B. (Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland) ordained 3 men into the Sacred Order of the Deacon.  In his homily, Bishop Roger spoke to Peter, John and Patrick about their important ministry as they will proclaim the Word of God, minister at the Lord's table and care for God's people throu...