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Axios
5 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Catholic Diocese to revamp downtown office building
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland is launching a major renovation of its downtown office building next to St. John's Cathedral. Why it matters: The $15 million project will breathe new life into an "iconic but underutilized" downtown property, per Bishop Edward Malesic, and bring 150 employees to the central business district. Flashback: The Chancery Building was first constructed in 1888 as a school for the Cathedral. It long housed the administrative offices of the Diocese, but has housed archives since 2008. Once complete, the 48,000 square-foot structure will once again house the Diocesan offices as well as the offices of Cleveland Catholic Charities, whose 150 employees have been based at the St. Augustine Health Campus on Detroit Avenue since 2008. The renovation will also include a new gathering space. What they're saying: "Evangelization and service are key aspects of what I am asking all Catholics to embrace in our diocese," Malesic said in a statement.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Deeply saddened': Local diocese, parishioners react to news of Pope Francis' continued health struggles
CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Vatican announces Saturday that Pope Francis, already hospitalized, was in critical condition following additional health complications. New details released in fatal Akron police-involved shooting The pope, who has been in a Rome hospital since Feb. 14, suffered an asthma-like respiratory crisis that required high-flow oxygen to be administered and blood transfusions, the Vatican said. As the pope continues to battle an infection in his lungs, the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland shared a statement from Bishop Edward Maelsic with Fox 8: 'We are deeply saddened and very concerned to hear that Pope Francis is now in critical condition, the result of his recent respiratory difficulties. I call on all the faithful in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and indeed all persons of faith, to pray for his healing and recovery. We will continue to include the pope in our petitions at all Masses this weekend and going forward. May God bless our beloved Pope Francis and provide him with the strength and grace necessary to continue his work in shepherding the Catholic Church as the successor of Saint Peter.' Parishioners heading to mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Cleveland on Saturday shared their reactions to the news with Fox 8. Woman arrested in 'sinister' romance scheme that left 3 older men dead 'Oh my gosh. It's just so sad because I'm really a big fan of this pope. He's done so much for the Catholic church,' Izabella Mendes said. 'I just hope he gets better really soon, and I'll be praying for him.' 'I just offer up all the thoughts and prayers I can as an individual. I hope other Catholics and other people of all faiths pray for the man who has led us quite well over the last number of years. Hopefully God will do his thing and whatever is meant to be, will be,' Tim Walsh added. The Vatican added in its statement that Francis, 88, remains alert and spent the day sitting in an armchair; However, he is in a great deal of pain. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
