Below are the statistics of those in ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland as of 31 December 2025:
Total Diocesan, Religious Order and Extern Priests serving and/or residing in the Diocese of Cleveland.
188 Diocesan Active and 1 Released from Diocesan Assignment
(4 Administrative Leave, 11 Leave of Absence, 1 Priest Prayer & Penance)
71 Religious Order Active and 7 Religious Order Retired
(Priests studying or living in the Diocese who are not incardinated)
(18 Extern Active and 5 Extern Retired)
189 Diocesan Active and 103 Diocesan Retired
Total Permanent Deacons serving and/or residing in the Diocese of Cleveland.
96 Diocesan Active and 6 Released from Diocesan Assignment
4 Extern Active and 6 Extern Retired
Child & Youth Protection
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To report an abuse, please contact local law enforcement and:
Kathleen McComb, Victim Assistance Coordinator
Response Services – 216-334-2999
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