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We are still gathering parish information on Lenten activities - Fish fries and other events

Dear Parish Staff - The Parish Life Office of the Diocese of Cleveland provides space on our website for a listing of Fish Fries/Dinners throughout the Diocese as well Special Activities relating to Lent.  The Special Activities include retreats, lecture series, specific Lenten devotions or anything else your parish might be doing that is spec...

The Thanksgiving tradition continues

A hot breakfast will be served at the Our Lady of Angels (OLA)/St. Joseph Center, 2346 West 14 at Kenilworth, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning.  This Center is within the St. Augustine Church neighborhood.St. Augustine Church, 2486 West 14 Street, will serve a full meal on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:...

Saint Martin de Porres High School names Vice President of Advancement

Saint Martin de Porres High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dan Gunther as Vice President of Advancement.  Mr. Richard F. Clark, President of Saint Martin said ?Dan is a welcome addition to our school, with vast experience in education, a proven track record in fund raising and an understanding of our mission and its cultu...

Church-in-the-City Grants Program - Request for Proposal - Deadline April 23rd

Catholic parishes, schools, social service organizations, and other faith-based organizations that are partnering with a Catholic organization are invited to apply for funding from The Church in the City Grant Program.  This program provides grants to encourage urban, suburban and rural parishes and other Catholic organizations to work togethe...

Men being accepted into the formation and discernment process for the Permanent Diaconate Program

Catholic men of the Diocese of Cleveland are being accepted into the formation and discernment process for those contemplating God's call to the permanent diaconate.  The ministries of a deacon include: word, service, charity and justice.Effective September 15, the Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, Bishop, Diocese of Cleveland appointed Reveren...

Attention: Pastors and Parish Leadership - What you need to know pertaining to Election 2008

The upcoming general election promises to be very hard fought in this state.  If the past election is any indication, it appears that many individuals and groups will be trying to involve churches in their political campaigns, even some from the best of intentions.Read this complete letter from Br. Patrick T. Shea, General Counsel, Diocese of ...

Euclid Shrine celebrates Lourdes 150th Anniversary; 6 other locations to display image of Mary

Beginning with celebrations in February, The National Shrine and Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Euclid is observing the 150th anniversary of Mary's apparitions at the Grotto in Lourdes, France.Read the entire news release>6 other locations to display image of Mary>