Listening, Encouraging, and Assisting Families
(See: www.leafministry.org for additional information on this ministry)
Do you have families in your parish, who, because of the incarceration of a loved one, experience isolation, shame, guilt, and an overwhelming sense of being alone? The LEAF Ministry has been formed to be of support to these families. Groups meet monthly offering an opportunity to those who come to listen and share community, network and learn from others who understand their situation, challenges, fears and emotions. All are welcome to participate irrespective of faith affiliation. For more information and to verify the schedules, please call one of the following parishes and visit the website: www.leafministry.org . No pre-registration is necessary.
It is our intention to continue to form additional groups in the various areas of the diocese. If you are interested in beginning a group or want more information, call Sister Rita Mary Harwood, SND at 800-869-6525 or 216-696-6525 x2200. Please see the flyer for upcoming dates and meeting sites.
LEAF Pearl Road a ministry of Mary Queen of Peace Parish meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
The Parish is located at 4423 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 (Call 216-749-2323.)
LEAF East a ministry of Holy Angels Parish in Bainbridge meets on the fourth Thursday of the month.
The parish is located at 18205 Chillicothe Road (Call 440-708-0000)
LEAF West a ministry of St. Ladislas Parish, Westlake and Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain meets on the second Wednesday of the month. The meetings take place at St. Ladislas Parish, 2345 Bassett Road, Westlake. (Call Paula at 216-696-6525x 3500 for details)
LEAF Central a ministry of St. Agnes-Our Lady of Fatima Parish at 6800 Lexington Ave. in Cleveland, Ohio 44103. (Call 216- 391-1655 for details)
LEAF Hudson a ministry of St. Mary Parish in Hudson meets on the first Monday of the month. The parish is located at 340 N. Main Street, Hudson, Ohio 44236, (Call: 330-653 8118.)
LEAF Akron a ministry of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Parish in Akron meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. The parish is located at 2425 Myersville Road, Akron, Ohio 44312
(Call 330-699-5086 for details).
LEAF Medina a ministry of the Medina Parishes meets on the fourth Monday of the month. The meeting takes place at St. Francis Xavier located at 600 East Washington Street in Medina 44256. (Call: 330-725-4968 for details).
LEAF, Cleveland Heights – a ministry of Communion of Saints Parish meets on the first Thursday of the month. The parish is located at 2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Hts., 44118
(Call 216-321-0024 for details).
LEAF Lake County a ministry of St. Noel Parish meets on the third Monday of the month. The parish is located at 35200 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094
(Call: 440-946-0887 for more details).
COMING SOON: LEAF-Central West, a ministry of St. Malachi Parish will begin a group in July! Please watch the Diocesan memorandum for details.
If you have a loved one incarcerated in one of the eight counties of the Diocese and would like to have a priest, deacon or one of our lay volunteer ministers visit with them, please call the Parish Life Office at 800-869-6525 or 216-6525 x 3500. The Diocesan Ministry to the Incarcerated has a presence in the three state prisons, the county jails and the juvenile facilities located within our diocese. We would be glad to have someone visit with them.