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Weekly Bulletin

Our bulletin highlights Masses & events within our community, in both English & Slovenian.

Online Donations

Secure electronic donations are now available for our parishioners, friends, Alumni, and benefactors.

Music Playlists

Listen to hymns from every liturgical season: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time.

THE PARISH TODAY

A Roman Catholic Church in Cleveland, Ohio.

Welcome to the official website of St. Vitus Church.
Here you can learn about our community, culture, history, and scheduled events,
ranging from weekly Mass times to seasonal activities and volunteer opportunities.

St. Vitus Church has existed in Cleveland, OH since 1893 and is well known for its deep roots
in Slovenian culture, which began with immigrations to the area in the early 1800’s.
Today, it remains an important part of the Cleveland Diocese,
supporting generations of parishioners on a daily basis.

PASTOR

Rev. John C. Retar

ACTIVE PARISHIONERS

700 Families


PARISH GROUNDS

St. Vitus Church, Rectory, Village



WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday 4:00PM (Vigil)

DAILY MASSES

Monday to Friday 5:00PM
(St. Vitus Chapel)

HOLIDAY MASSES

During Lent & Advent, our Mass schedule changes to reflect each holy season.

ST. VITUS PARISH

The staff of St. Vitus Parish consists of a number of dedicated individuals, including ministers, managers, and musical directors. Learn about them and their roles within the parish.

PARISH GROUNDS

Our parish operates between multiple facilities to meet the various needs of our community. View a gallery of the Church today and learn more about St. Vitus Village.

COUNCILS & MINISTERS

The role of any council within the parish is to understand and strategically answer the needs of its parishioners, in regards to both fundraising and spiritual guidance.

WORSHIP

St. Vitus Church offers many opportunities for worship by way of the following:

MASSES

Our weekly Mass schedule is available here, in addition to our weekly bulletin. Annual holiday Mass schedules will be available during their respective seasons.

SACRAMENTS

St. Vitus Church provides for all Roman Catholic Sacraments. Learn more about each Sacrament, as well as contact and scheduling information if you wish to plan one personally.

PRAYER SERVICES

Whether it be on an annual or weekly basis, St. Vitus Church hosts prayer services outside of its regular Mass schedule, such as eucharistic devotion & praying the rosary.
WHAT’S NEW?

LATESTS NEWS FROM OUR PARISH

November 13, 2024

Staramama’s Table

“STARAMAMA’S TABLE: Slovenian Recipes of St. Vitus and St. Mary Parishes” – is the name of the cookbook that Toni Srsen, of “Cooking with Micka” classes, put together and published a few years ago. They are again available just in time for Christmas gifts. Cost of the book is $25 and may be ordered by calling Johnny V. Srsen at 216-282-6119 or e-mailing stvituscleveland@gmail.com Proceeds of the sale will benefit the St. Vitus Endowment Fund.
September 4, 2024

The Annual St. Vitus Alumni Homecoming Mass and Dinner

The Annual St. Vitus Alumni Homecoming Mass and Dinner is on October 27, 2024. The day begins with the 10:30 am Mass in St. Vitus Church followed by dinner and a short program in the St. Vitus Parish Hall. The 2024 honorees are Robert Mills Jr Class of 1968 and The St. Vitus Altar Society. In addition, we will celebrate the anniversary for the St. Vitus classes of 1949 (75 years), 1974 (50 years) and 1999 (25 years). Joe Tavcar and crew will be catering the dinner.
September 4, 2024

The Cleveland Browns Watch Party

On Sunday October 13th, we invite you to join us at the Cleveland Browns Watch Party on the big screen in the St. Vitus Parish Hall. Donuts and coffee will be available after the 9am and 10:30am Masses. At noon we will have pizza, klobase, hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks. The game against the Philadelphia Eagles starts at 1pm. Bring sides or dessert if you like. All are welcome. There is no charge for admission.