​The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is both the Mother Church of the Diocese of Cleveland and a vibrant parish community in the heart of the city.

You will notice that on the left-handed side of this page is a list of some of the main areas of the cathedral.

Please feel free to visit a while and explore the Cathedral.


 

Cornerstone Laid: 22 October 1848
First Mass of the Parish: 25 December 1848
Constructed: 1848-1852
Consecrated: 1852
Re-constructed: 1946-1948
Sanctuary Renovated: 1977
Rededicated: 1977 on its 125th Anniversary
Cathedral Bells First Rung: 24 December 1988
Sacristy Renovated: 1997