Home to over 613,000 Catholics, the Diocese of Cleveland represents the Catholic community in eight counties of northeast Ohio.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. It is the twenty-third largest diocese in the United States. The diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne and Ashland. There are over 613,000 Catholics in the Diocese, and Catholic Charities-Diocese of Cleveland is one of the largest diocesan systems of social services in the world. There are 185 parishes, 108 Catholic schools, one pastoral center and one mission office within the diocese. The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is located in downtown Cleveland.

Looking for FEST Sponsors!

We are looking for sponsors and vendors for FEST 2025.  Take a minute and think of a company – and/or vendor – who would be a great partner for The FEST. 

All you need to do is send us a good contact name/phone number and the company and we will take it from there.

Please let me know your suggestions and contact info for vendors and sponsors (frbob@theFEST.us). 

We need YOUR help to make this the best FEST ever!!!