Dear Parishioners, The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland commissioned this logo to recognize the convergence of three major events: our participation in Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality, our partaking in the National Eucharistic Revival, and the joyful celebration of our 175th anniversary as a diocese. Many blessings, Fr. Jim
Dear Parishioners, “What the world needs is God’s love; it needs to encounter Christ and to believe in him. The Eucharist is thus the source and summit not only of the Church’s life, but also of her mission.” -Sacramentum Caritatis, #84 Over the next three years, every Catholic diocese, parish, school, apostolate, and family is […]
Dear Parishioners, We lost a tree and now we GAINED a tree! In this past early spring one of the yellow maple trees on Portage Trail became “split.” The tree trunk seemingly “cracked” and was dangerously hanging over the parking lot. Not wanting a huge wind to cause the limbs to break off and “perhaps” […]
Dear Parishioners, Summer is fast approaching and while our IHM Elementary School is out capital projects begin. Flat roofs (not shingles yet) begin being re-done a. Church b. Rectory c. Convent Gym floor of the PCC will be refinished Concrete sidewalks around the church repaired Lillis Drive “apron” into the school lot being repaired Lillis Drive sidewalk being […]
Dear Parishioners, This weekend will be the Ordination to the Priesthood for Deacon Joseph Menkhaus and the celebration of his first Mass at his home parish church, Saint Monica in Garfield Heights on late Sunday morning. These are always beautiful events for the one to be ordained, his family, and his parish families. I know […]
Dear Parishioners, Let us all rejoice in this wonderful news! We continue to pray for Bishop-elect Woost. Many blessings, Father Jim (Diocese of Cleveland Website, May 9, 2022) Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Cleveland Pope Francis has appointed the Rev. Michael G. Woost as auxiliary bishop of Cleveland. Bishop-elect Woost […]
KEEPING THE FAITH INITIATIVE Dear Parishioners, In August 2022, IHM Elementary School will welcome wholeheartedly eighteen students (at the time of writing this letter and most assuredly more students to register in the next few weeks, probably totaling forty students) from Saint Joseph’s Elementary School which will be closing its doors after almost one hundred […]
Dear Parishioners, On Wednesday afternoon April 27, 2022, Deacon Joe received his first priesthood assignment from Bishop Malesic. He will be going to Saint Bernadette Parish in Westlake. It is a four-year assignment. Saint Bernadette Parish 2256 Clague Road Westlake, Ohio 44145 http://saintbernadetteparish.org His first Pastor is Father Philip Racco. The School Principal is Maureen […]
Dear Parishioners, Due to significant financial stresses and a steep decline in enrollment, it has been announced that St. Joseph Parish Elementary School in Cuyahoga Falls will be closing in June at the end of the current academic year. News of this closing brings with it a deep sense of sadness because for nearly 100 […]
Dear Parishioners, Happy Easter to you! I am so pleased to be your Pastor celebrating my eleventh Easter with you! This is a GREAT HOLY DAY to keep in your minds that we have a GOD that loves us deeply and never leaves us alone. During wars and pandemics, the promise of heaven from Jesus’s […]