Below are the statistics of those in ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland as of 10 September 2025:
Total Diocesan, Religious Order and Extern Priests serving and/or residing in the Diocese of Cleveland.
191 Diocesan Active and 1 Released from Diocesan Assignment
(4 Administrative Leave, 10 Leave of Absence, 1 Priest Prayer & Penance)
77 Religious Order Active and 7 Religious Order Retired
(Priests studying or living in the Diocese who are not incardinated)
(19 Extern Active and 7 Extern Retired)
192 Diocesan Active and 104 Diocesan Retired
Total Permanent Deacons serving and/or residing in the Diocese of Cleveland.
100 Diocesan Active and 6 Released from Diocesan Assignment
4 Extern Active and 7 Extern Retired
Child & Youth Protection
Our promise to protect, our pledge to heal.
To report an abuse, please contact local law enforcement and:
Kathleen McComb, Victim Assistance Coordinator
Response Services – 216-334-2999
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