The Good News: September 2024
September 1, 2024
Diocesan media day and more good news from around the diocese!
Author: Catholic Echo Staff
By the Numbers: Catholic Schools
September 1, 2024
A snapshot of the positive, exceptional or interesting events happening around the diocese
Photo Essay: 59th Annual Assumption Pilgrimage
August 27, 2024
Each year, the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson hosts a pilgrimage around the Feast of the Assumption. On Tuesday, August 13, Bishop David Bonnar celebrated Mass during the pilgrimage, which was themed “The Mother of God, A Gift to Us” this year.
The Good News: August 2024
August 1, 2024
Five diocesan employees celebrate their retirements, plus more good news this month!
Honoring our Vowed Religious
August 1, 2024
Read about the vowed religious who are celebrating jubilees this year.
Sister René Parman- 85th Jubilee
August 1, 2024
Sister René Parman, formerly Sister Marie René and the former Faye Parman, graduated from Lourdes Academy, Cleveland, in 1938.
Sister Susanne Gill- 75th Jubilee
August 1, 2024
Sister Susanne Gill, the former Barbara “Bobbie” Gill, entered the Humility of Mary Community in 1949 from St. Paul Parish in North Canton. She attended St. Paul’s Elementary School, North Canton High School (presently Hoover High School), St. John College in Cleveland, for her BSE and Purdue University in Indiana for her MSE.
Sister Margaret Burgess- 70th Jubilee
August 1, 2024
Sister Margaret Burgess, formerly Sister Monica, entered the Humility of Mary community in 1954 from St. Patrick Parish in Kent.
Sister Catherine Cassidy- 70th Jubilee
August 1, 2024
Sister Catherine Cassidy entered the Humility of Mary Community in 1953 from St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Parma, and professed her perpetual vows in 1969.
