Lay Organizations Supporting Vocations
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Avilas for the Diocese of Cleveland
The Avilas are a group unique to the Cleveland Diocese. Now numbering more than a thousand, For over thirty years the Avilas have promoted vocations in our diocese. These are people who pledge to pray for vocations and for perseverance of ordained ministers and vowed religious. They receive a monthly calendar that lists religious communities and vocation-related personnel to pray for each week. Active members meet at their parishes each week for a holy hour for vocations.
President: Miss Mary Ann Tady Phone: (216) 381-5502 E-mail: matslow@aol.com |
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Holy Name Society
The National Association of the Holy Name Society promotes the honor and glory of our Divine God and the personal sanctification of its members by acts of love and devotion to the most Holy Name of Jesus. The spirited life of its members is a perpetual act of reverence and love.
REGION VI: (Michigan and Ohio) Vice-President: Mr. Warren G. Wissman (Rosemary) Phone: (440) 946-4427 E-mail: thecavestamper@sbcglobal.net Spiritual Moderator: Rev. Thomas A. Haren, Sr. Phone: (216) 662-8685 Click here to visit the Holy Name Society's website. |
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Knights of Columbus Cleveland Council 733
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.
Grand Knight: Mr. Christopher R. Roach Phone: (216) 771-4811 Click here to visit the National Knights of Columbus website. Click here to visit the Cleveland Knights of Columbus website. |
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Parents of Priests
Parents of Priests of the Diocese of Cleveland invites parents and family members to gather together in support of the vocations of our priest sons. All parents or family members who have a son or brother who is a priest become members on the day of ordination, and are invited to join in all activities during the year. Our organization promotes the good interests of the diocesan seminaries either directly with material and prayerful support or indirectly by aiding the educational interests of the students. |
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Serra Club District #85
Since 1935, Serra International has responded to this challenge through the first of its two objectives, fostering Church vocations. Through the years, Serra has supported the ministry of its members to call out and affirm dynamic men and women as they share their ministry in the service of the Church. Serrans, through their prayers and vocation activities, invite these men and women to explore their call to service in the Church.
District Governor: Mr. Donald Trask Contact the Diocesan Vocation Office (216) 696-6525, Ext. 3490 - Mary Avenoso, Secretary. Click here to visit the National Serra Club website. |
