Created in the image and likeness of God from the very beginning of time, human life begins its journey on Earth from conception until natural death.
The Human Life office educates and inspires people throughout the diocese to be stewards of the gift of life that God has given us. Through prayer, education, and pastoral care, we uphold and promote the consistent ethic of life from conception until natural death. This ethic of life is the thread that unites all efforts to uphold the dignity of life at all stages of existence.
Services our office provides include:
Help is available
Contact our Human Life Crisis Helpline: (216) 902-1303
If you or someone you know regrets taking the chemical abortion pill
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, call 1-216-443-6085
Support after an abortion
Contact our post abortion care Helpline: (216) 902-1304
Are you feeling Hopeless?
For immediate support, please call 988.
If there is any other way we can serve you, please fill out our contact form here or contact the office directly.
Mary von Carlowitz
216-696-6525 x2335
We want to provide help and hope for anyone facing an unexpected or challenging pregnancy. We invite you to browse through the following resources to find the encouragement, counsel, support, and/or resources that you (or a loved one) may need, in order to choose life. Please know that you are not alone on this journey!
Check out our events page for related events Northeast Ohio.
The Diocese of Cleveland has established an Anti-Trafficking Program that aims to educate all those within the realm of our diocese on the scourge of human trafficking as an offense against the fundamental dignity of the human person, to advocate for its end, and to provide training and technical assistance to support survivors.
Project Rachel is the U.S. Catholic Church's ministry to help those experiencing the pain and hurt following an abortion. It is a diocesan-based network of specially-trained priests, religious, counselors and laypersons who provide a team response of care for those suffering in the aftermath of abortion.
Explore resources for those who may be experiencing issues (Emotional, medical, or legal) after abortion.
We provide a list of resources that promote education and advocacy on the sanctity of human life. Our mission is to be proper stewards over the gift of life that God has given us.
Walking with Moms in Need asks every Catholic parish to prayerfully place themselves in the shoes of a mother in need and accompany her throughout the difficulties and challenges she faces. The program also hopes to identify new parish leaders and empower the clergy and laity to make a positive impact together.
If you should need us to help you in any way: Just fill out the contact form below.
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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