The Sacrament of Baptism is a sacred moment for the individual, his or her family, and our parish community.

In the Diocese of Cleveland, parents must attend a Pre-Baptismal conference on the importance and responsibilities of being Catholic parents. For your convenience, parents may attend a conference in any parish. It is strongly recommended that the Godparents likewise attend. Click here for more information.

Preparation to receive the Lord in the Eucharist is conducted through our school programs for children who are at least seven years of age. Adults can learn more about this Sacrament through the RCIA program. The Eucharist which is celebrated at every Mass is the “source and summit” of the Church; the very Presence of Christ in our midst. 

Catholics (13 years or older) seeking to be fully-initiated into the Church, can receive this Sacrament, which is celebrated and administered by a Bishop at our parish or one of our cluster parishes. Click here for more information. 

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please call the Parish Office. Deacon Ray DiMascio can answer any questions you may have. RCIA meets every Sunday at the 10:00AM Mass with sessions following in the Newman Center. Click here for more information. 

Jesus breathed on the Apostles and sent them out to forgive or retain sins.  Those seeking the forgiveness of God and healing in their lives can find grace and peace in this Sacrament. A schedule of our confession times can be found here, or you may make an appointment for another time during the week. Call the Parish Office and ask to speak to a priest to schedule an appointment.

Congratulations on your engagement! Please e-mail businessmanager@stbernardstmary.org or call Cheri at 330-253-5161 x1000 to obtain information and discuss arrangements.

Is God calling you to serve the Church as a priest or deacon? There are a number of people who can help you discern where God is calling you to be fulfilled in life.  You may also be discerning a vocation to a consecrated or religious life. A life dedicated to the Lord in prayer and service may be an answer to the Church’s prayer. If you are interested in more information on being a nun, religious sister, or religious brother, please contact the Parish Office to discuss how we can support you!

When a parishoner is confined to home or hospital because of illness, advanced age, or infirmity, please call the Parish Office to inform us so that we may arrange for Holy Communion to be brought to the home and so that we can pray for them.

When someone is seriously ill, not necessarily in danger of death, the healing presence of the Lord should be requested in the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Parish Office to arrange a time for a priest to visit. This Sacrament is also celebrated communally at Mass at specified times during the year.