Pro Life Office - Diocese of Cleveland

 Diocese of Cleveland

 Catholic Charities


The Pro Life Office collaborates with the following Diocesan Agencies
on Pro Life issues:

 

Catholic Charities Parish & Community Ministries

This Service was established in 1996 to support parish-based ministries and to better serve the health and human service needs of parishioners in parishes throughout the eight county Diocese of Cleveland.

Department for Marriage & Family Ministry
http://www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/mfm
The Department’s mission is to respond to the needs of families through the development of pastoral programs, administered through parish and community leaders, as articulated by the teachings of the Catholic Church on marriage and family concerns.

Youth and Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office
http://www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/yyam-cyo
The Office provides services to parishes in all areas concerning youth and young adults: Athletics, Camping, Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry.  Its staff provides consultation, programming, resources and training for coaches, counselors, pastoral staffs and volunteers who minister with children, youth and young adults.

Adoption, Birth Parent Services, Infant and International Adoptions
www.clevelandcatholiccharities.org/Services%20Corp/FosterCareAdoption.htm
Catholic Charities supports birth parents and their families whether they decide to parent or make an adoption plan for their child. From pregnancy through delivery our counselors are there to help - and for as long as desired following the birth of the child
.

Catholic Charities Services Corporation
Catholic Charities delivers health and human services to the most vulnerable in the Diocese of Cleveland.  It provides services to many people throughout the Diocese including children and families, older adults, people with disabilities and those with emergency and transitional needs.  It works with other groups to build a just and compassionate society that respects the dignity of every person.

Social Action Office
www.catholic-action.org
The Office works to implement the social teaching of the Church.  It protects and promotes human dignity by empowering the poor, the voiceless and minority groups.   This is accomplished through education, advocacy, organizing, and providing technical assistance to churches, schools, and other groups working to address issues of peace and justice.

Parish Life and Development Office
http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/parishlife

The Office is one of six Secretariats of the Diocese that assist the Bishop with administration.  It provides services to parishes to help individuals in living their Catholic faith.

Ministry to African American Catholics
http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/parishlife
The Ministry seeks to carry out advocacy for the concerns and needs of African American Catholics and the African American community.  The Office witnesses to the reality that the Catholic Church is home to all people and welcomes them with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.

Ministry to the Asian Catholic Community http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/asianministry
The Ministry commits itself to assisting the Diocese in serving the pastoral needs of the Asian Catholic Community.  It strives for unity in its integration and participation in the local church.

Gay & Lesbian Ministry
www.dioceseofcleveland.org/gayandlesbianfamilyministry
This ministry was established to provide pastoral care for homosexuals and their families in fidelity to the teachings of the Church.  The ministry works towards the goal that our community can become one of care, support, formation, reconciliation and witness to justice with and among gay and lesbian persons, their families, and all who minister in and with this community.

Office of Hispanic Ministry
http://csnmail.net/~ohm/
The Office offers pastoral services in Spanish and collaborates with the other diocesan entities to better serve its people.  It seeks to fully integrate the Hispanic Catholic community in the local Catholic Church at all levels.

Office for Women in Church and Society
The mission of this office is to develop equal partnership of women and men in Church and society, to raise awareness of women's evolving roles and issues in the Church, and to educate and advocate for equal rights and social and economic justice for all women.

Director: Leanne Mahovlic
Phone: 216-696-6525, ext. 3070
Email: officeforwomen@dioceseofcleveland.org

Jesuit Retreat House
http://jrh-cleveland.org
The Jesuit Retreat House offers an array of day, evening, weekend and long-term retreats in a variety of formats that can accommodate individually directed retreats or group needs.  It is located on 57 acres of forest, meadow and walkways, which helps give retreatants a chance to meet and sense God's presence in a fresh way.

Loyola of the Lakes
http://www.lotljrh.com
Loyola is a Jesuit-run retreat house and its primary purpose is to offer a warm and welcome environment for prayer, solitude and quiet reflection. The staff not only leads retreats and days of prayer and reflection for groups or individuals, but also offers support for healing, direction for growth and an invitation to ongoing conversion of mind and heart.
 

 
 

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