The Franciscan Sisters, TOR invite you to our 2026 Lenten Retreat on Saturday morning, March 14 at our Motherhouse in Toronto, OH. Registration begins at 8 am, and Mass at 8:30 am with Fr. David Dodd, TOR and will end at about 12:30 pm. The day will include a keynote reflection by Dr. John Bergsma, […]
The one-year anniversary of the death of a loved one can be an especially difficult time for grieving families. In recognition of this sacred milestone, we remember the faithful departed entrusted to our care and pray in a special way for the peace and consolation of their families through a commemorative Mass. This Mass […]
Fr. Kyle Rosser at St. Albert the Great will be offering a monthly lecture on different topics and periods in American Catholic History to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Nation. All are invited to join him as we remember the great work done by faithful Catholics in our country. This month’s lecture is on […]
Living God’s will for families and our nation through the message of Our Lady of Fatima. Hosted by the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, featuring Fr. Kevin Barrett of the Apostolate for Family Consecration. Retreat begins with Mass in the Church at 8:00 am and features confessions, refreshments, 2 talks, reflection time and concluding rosary. There […]
Need a time of spiritual refreshment? Our Mother’s Hands ministry invites you to attend Martha’s Day Out women’s retreat on March 21st from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Sebastian Parish in Akron. This year’s theme is “Building Bethany: Welcoming the Sacred Heart Into Your Home”, and features keynote speaker Emily Jaminet, author and […]
“And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’” (LK 1:38) A mother-daughter retreat designed specifically for adult and teen women in the spirit of Mary’s fiat. Spend the day strengthening the relationships with the special women in your life through focused reflections and […]
All are welcome to join our Parish Lenten Mission two nights March 23-24 as Fr. Jim Sichko inspires us with 60 Minutes for Jesus. General themes are Kindness, Trust, and Leadership. Fr. Jim is a priest of the Diocese of Lexington, storyteller, Papal Missionary of Mercy. Each night of the mission is a stand-alone talk. […]
Maybe the best thing you could do for yourself right now is to do a full stop and rest for just one day. One day without blue light. One day without tedious responsibilities. One day to rest and be loved by the One who is wildly chasing your heart. You won’t even need to cook […]
Nativity B. V. M. Roman Catholic Church, located at the corner of 15th Street and Lexington Avenue, Lorain, will have a special service of Lenten Lamentations (Gorzkie Zale) in English on Palm Sunday (March 29) at 3:00. This beautiful and moving devotion, honoring the Passion of our Lord, includes Benediction, hymns, and a period of […]
This year’s Chrism Mass will be celebrated at St. Sebastian Parish in Akron on Tuesday of Holy Week, March 31 at 5:00pm. At this special liturgy, all the holy oils that will be used in our diocese for the coming year will be blessed and consecrated. This is also an opportunity for priests of the […]
This talk featurues Kwami Adoboe-Herrera, Founder & CEO of Teleios Path, and will highlight the often-overlooked reality of male survivors of human trafficking and the urgent need for dedicated services and safe housing. Kwami will briefly share his personal story, discuss the founding of Teleios Path, and outline practical ways communities can help identify, support, […]
Please join us for the Good Friday liturgy, celebrated at 7:00 p.m. on April 3. We are mindful that work schedules often do not allow attendance in the afternoon. This liturgy includes readings, the sung Passion of St. John, composed by William Byrd, solemn intercessions for the whole world, Adoration of the Cross, and Holy […]