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1404 East 9th Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 696-6525
(800) 869-6525
The Secretariat for Parish Life and Special Ministries supports the work of the diocese and parishes by nurturing faith communities, forming missionary disciples and proclaiming the Gospel.
The Secretariat coordinates and upholds the work of our Catholic community including pastoral ministry, evangelization, spiritual growth, and outreach with other faith communities. Through its ministries, the Secretariat recognizes the rich diversity of the Church and fosters the fullest use of God’s gifts in one another and those we serve by building life-giving relationships. We embrace and reverence the dignity of each person without judgment and seek to accompany all on life’s journey, beginning with those most in need.
Inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), we develop pastoral leadership through the formation of various groups for service within the Catholic community - pastoral ministers, parish and diocesan committees, lay leaders within the various ethnic communities and groups, and volunteers - for a variety of ministries in the Church and society. Together, with missionary joy, we seek to be a caring presence of God’s loving mercy to a world longing for the unity and peace of God’s Kingdom.
Ever attuned to God’s call, we strive to find God in all things and bring Christ’s message of hope and joy to every person we encounter. Our programs and services help to build vibrant Catholic parish communities where all persons are supported in their efforts to grow in faith and proclaim the Gospel, thus becoming a community of life, peace and safety where all can come to know the love and presence of Christ.
The Synod on Synodality is a process of listening and dialogue beginning with a solemn opening in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021 with each individual diocese and church celebrating the following week on October 17. The synodal process was recently extended by Pope Francis through October 2024, to allow for more time for reflection and discernment from both the local and universal Church.
Learn more about the synodal process in our diocese visit our website.
The Secretariat for Parish Life sponsors and promotes a variety of events through the diocese for the various ministries it supports. In addition, certain parish events (i.e. fish frys, Lenten opportunities and more) are sometimes included within these listings when they have broad diocesan appeal.
Catholic Lay Organizations provide the faithful of the Diocese the ability to use their gifts and talents in service to the Church.
The Office for Human Life exists to witness to the sacred gift of life and to form missionary disciples who live out a consistent ethic of life—from conception to natural death. Rooted in the truth that every person bears the image of God (cf. Gen 1:27), we accompany parishes, schools, and families in building a culture that respects, protects, loves, and serves life in all its stages.
The Diocese of Cleveland is dedicated to serving the mission of the Church. We welcome all questions via phone or email inquiry.
