Year of St. Francis
A Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi has been proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV
A Jubilee Year of Saint Francis of Assisi has been proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV
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Read Bishop Malesic's first pastoral letter.
We proclaim the joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, celebrate His sacraments, and perform His works of mercy so that all might share in His salvation and experience eternal happiness with Him.
Who We Are
News of the Diocese
Wooster native professes first vows with Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, Nashville
Monday, September 21, 2026
Sister Rachel Thérèse Dugan Wood, O.P., a former parishioner of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Wooster, professed first vows as a Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia recently.
Bishop’s Reflections
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 20, 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026
News of the Diocese
Mother of Sorrows Parish welcomes Bishop Malesic
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Bishop Edward Malesic made his first pastoral visit to Mother of Sorrows Parish in Peninsula on Sept. 12, celebrating Mass and enjoying an outdoor dinner reception afterward.
News of the Diocese
HALO Foundation sends Akron area students to Flight 93 Memorial for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Thursday, September 17, 2026
An entire generation has been born since 9/11, including the two busloads of students from Archbishop Hoban High School and St. Sebastian School who traveled to the Flight 93 Memorial on Sept. 11.
Book Study: Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Alpha
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Candid Catholic
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Formation Session (Ashland)
Thursday, September 24, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Every Sunday, Bishop Edward Malesic writes a Scripture reflection for the faithful.
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