60+ Ministry

The 60+ Ministry coordinates a wide variety of events and opportunities for parishioners aged 60 and over to worship, serve, learn, and connect. We invite you to consider participating, and welcome your suggestions for programs, events, and services that you would like to see offered in the future.

Upcoming Events:

Event 1
Event 2
Event 3

For more information, please contact Kathleen Pullella, Pastoral Associate, at 216-798-6424 or kathleenpullella@gmail.com .

By: Amy Cheatham Tye

The name Thea Bowman may be a familiar one to you – mainly because many St. Dominic parishioners volunteer at the Thea Bowman Center in Cleveland’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The center provides hot meals, G.E.D.training, food assistance, and other resources for the underserved population in the community.

But how much do you know about the center’s namesake? Sister Thea Bowman was an African-American Franciscan nun. She was an educator for a number of years and, after that, Sr. Thea was named a consultant for intercultural awareness by the Diocese of Jackson, Miss. As a consultant, Sr. Thea challenged theCatholic Church — and society in general — to grow in racial inclusivity. She gave presentations across the U.S. encouragingopen communication among people of different races and cultural backgroundswith the goal of breaking down barriers. Sr. Thea died in 1990, and in2018, the Diocese of Jackson, Miss., opened the cause for her canonization,giving her the designation of Servant of God, the first step toward theChurch’s official recognition of a saint. At the 2018 U.S. Conference ofCatholic Bishops’ Fall General Assembly, the Committee on Canonical Affairs andChurch Governance indicated unanimous support for the advancement of Sr. Thea’scanonization cause. On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, St.Dominic will host a community dinner and dialogue on “Thea Bowman: Embracing the Diversity of the CatholicChurch.” The event will be held in theschool cafeteria from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to attend the 5 p.m. Mass. To facilitate dialogue, participants areasked to view “Going Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman’s Journey to Sainthood” ahead of the event. The video can be found on YouTube; click here to view it. A light dinner will be served. The discussion is hosted by the Racial EquityTask Force’s Learning/Action Committee. We hope you will be able to join us!

St. Dominic School

St. Dominic School is a fully accredited Catholic co-educational elementary school for students in grades Kindergarten through eight. Here, you will discover an environment rich in opportunity, diversity, friendship and faith. Our mission is to educate and inspire students to be competent, confident, compassionate leaders through love of God, service to others, and a chellenging, innovative academic curriculum.

Our Staff

Rev. Thomas G. Fanta

Pastor

(216) 991-1444

Liz Woconish

Director of Religious Education

(216) 561-4400

Jim Carr

Music Ministry Director

(216) 225-7029

Gaile Ozanne

Director of Parish Life

(216) 991 - 1444

Stefanie Lanese

Parish Records & Ministry Schedules

(216) 991 - 1444

Tim Sokal

Pastoral Associate

(216) 991 - 1444

Maureen Covington

School Principal

216-561-4400

Kara Verdi

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

(216) 561-4400

Rick Schenkelberg

Business Manager

(216) 991-1444

Faye Forney

Caring Ministry Pastoral Associate

Grace Wilson

Communications Director

216-991-1444

Maddie Laird

Youth Minister

Anna Mialky

Youth Minister

Kathy Ristau

St. Dominic Young Families

Lorraine Rakoczy

Bookkeeper

(216) 991-1444

Rev. Thomas G. Fanta

Pastor
(216) 991 - 1444

Karen McDevitt Qua

Business Manager
(216) 991 - 1444

Sue Biggs

School Principal
(216) 561 - 4400

Liz Woconish

Director of Religious Education
(216) 658 - 3672

Emily Kaiser

Jr. High Youth Minister
(216) 561 - 4400

Keri Cupp

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
(216) 561 - 4400

Jodie Bowers

Pastoral Associate
(216) 991 - 1444

Sr. Kathleen Glavich, SND

Pastoral Associate
(216) 381 - 9105

Jen Deshpande

Pastoral Associate
(216) 337 - 3449

Jim Carr

Music Ministry Director
(216) 225 - 7029

Suzie Mayer

Youth Choir Director
(216) 338 - 4119

Sara Coyle

Accounts Payable, Sacramental Records
(216) 991 - 1444

Gaile Ozanne

Office Coordinator
(216) 991 - 1444

Rita Boswell

Website & Bulletin Editor
(216) 991 - 1444

Stefanie Lanese

Parish Records & Ministry Schedules
(216) 991 - 1444

Tim Sokal

PSR & Youth Ministry Aide
(216) 991 - 1444

Erin Conway

High School Youth Minister
(330) 256 - 8100

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Christmas season mass schedule

Holy thursday, April 1

The Mass of the lord's supper

7:30 p.m. LIVESTREAM Only

Eucharist available from 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. in the Church parking lot

eucharistic adoration

8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room in the school

good friday, april 2

stations of the cross

12 Noon

(participants will be masked and socially distanced during the walk)

the celebration of the passion

3:00 p.m. LIVESTREAM Only

Eucharist available from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Church Parking Lot

Holy saturday, april 3

the blessing of the easter foods

4:00 p.m. in the Church

the easter vigil

8:30 p.m. LIVESTREAM Only

Eucharist available from 10:00 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. in the Church Parking Lot

easter sunday, april 4

8:00 a.m. in-person

10:00 a.m. LIVESTREAM Only

12:00 p.m. in-person

Eucharist available from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Church Parking Lot

eucharistic celebrations

Weekly Mass schedule

Weekend Celebrations

5 p.m.

Saturday Vigil Mass
(open to public)

8:30 a.m.

sunday mass
(Open to public)

10 a.m. LIVESTREAM ONLY

sunday mass

Daily Celebrations

6:30 a.m. Cancelled (Covid-19)

Monday - Saturday

8:30 a.m. No Music &
Livestream

Monday - Friday (exluding Thursday)

(Open to public)

8 a.m. Postponed (Covid-19)

thursday morning rosary

answers to faqs

How can I get involved at St. Dominic as a volunteer?

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