Catholics in Cleveland

In the video Bethke asks, “What if I told you Jesus came to abolish religion?” and “Why does [religion] build huge churches, but fails to feed the poor.” He also wonders why religion can be considered good if it’s started so many wars.

Of course, these are the same tired arguments we’ve all heard leveled against the Catholic Church for generations. But tragically, Bethke uses his great skills as a poet and video artist to make these stale arguments fresh and persuasive to a new generation of Americans.

…and his video already has 15 million views on YouTube and continues to spread like wildfire.

These clever, but illogical and false critiques of the Church cannot go unanswered.

Our friends at Spirit Juice Studios put together a response that is sensational. And we just had to share it with you."

Saint Anthony of Padua parishioners

Congratulations to Bill Jackson who served as director and coordinator of the Fr. Michael Wittman Ozanam Center at St Philomena Church. His many years of selfless service were recognized at a Mass and reception in August. As Communion of Saints Pastor John McNulty said, "The Center is a constant reminder of our obligation to reach out to those in need with the compassion of Christ. Well Done Bill!

Bill Jackson with certificates of appreciation

Right to Life marchers at St Patrick's Day Parade

40 year Saint Patrick parishioner Bob Weisenseel and Bishop Pevec on St. Patrick's Day 2010

Sister Julie Ann Sheahan at Catholic Fest 2008

The Roman Catholic Church is the world's largest Christian church, representing over half of all Christians and one-sixth of the world's population. The Cleveland Catholic Diocese is the 17th Largest Diocese in the United States.

It was founded on April 23, 1847. It covers eight counties including Cuyahoga (Cleveland), Summit (Akron), Lorain (Lorain-Elyria), Lake (Painesville), Geauga (Chardon),Medina (Medina), Wayne (Wooster) and Ashland (Ashland)- an area of 3,414 square Miles.

The 753,255 Catholics in the Diocese represent or 28% of the total 8 county population.

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto

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Reflection by Thérèse Osborne during a Special Commemorative Mass organised by The Archbishop Romero Trust to celebrate the lives of Sisters Maura Clarke M.M., Ita Ford M.M., Dorothy Kazel O.S.U. and lay missionary Jean Donovan, martyred in El Salvador on 2nd December 1980.