70th Anniversary CYO Parish Stories

Did you play CYO athletics when you were in school?  Do you have memories of the teams and athletes you coached in CYO athletics? 

As part of our 70th Anniversary celebration, we want to hear from you with your favorite CYO stories. Share your story now!

Email your story to kmarquard@clevelandcatholiccharities.org and we will review them for content and then post them on our website.

Take a moment and read historical news stories below:

  • Read a historical story about our 70th Anniversary Gala Honoree Bishop Roger Gries in this news article.

  • Coaches Certification is introduced in CYO programs with Richard Hyland. Read about it in this news story.

  • Fr. James Klein shares this story and wonderful photos about SS Phillips & James Parish.  Read now ...

  • St. John the Baptist, Akron CYO team coached by Pete Adams won the championship in 1969.  View picture...

  • Rev. James P. O'Donnell, CYO Diocesan Director July 1969. View Picture...

  • St. Jude Elyria ties St. Joseph Avon Lake 6-6 for the CYO Heavyweight football championship in 1969.  Read article

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join Us As We Celebrate!