About Communion of Saints Parish - St. Philomena · East Cleveland, Ohio
Communion of Saints Parish – St. Philomena is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Cleveland serving the East Cleveland and Cleveland Heights communities in Ohio. Formed in 2010 through the merger of multiple parishes, Communion of Saints is a bilingual campus ministry centered on St. Philomena Church (13824 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland) and its sister church, St. Ann Church (2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights). The parish describes itself as 'the Catholic community of Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland, united by our faith in Jesus Christ, celebrated through the Eucharist,' and shares pastoral staff with Saint Ann School.
- Established
- 1902
- Patron
- St. Philomena
- Rector
- Rev. Anthony J. Marshall
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cleveland
Why belong here
Communion of Saints Parish – St. Philomena offers a Sunday Mass at 10:00 am in the historic St. Philomena Church on Euclid Avenue, alongside daily Masses Monday–Friday at 8:00 am and three additional Sunday Masses at its sister St. Ann Church campus in Cleveland Heights. The parish comes with daily office hours, regular Reconciliation on Saturdays at 3:00 pm, a Catholic elementary school (Saint Ann School), and a staff that includes a Youth Minister, Young Adult Minister, Music Director, and Deacon Richard Prayson — making it a full community of worship, formation, and outreach in the heart of the East Cleveland/Cleveland Heights area.
Mass times at Communion of Saints Parish - St. Philomena
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 pm at St. Ann Church (or by appointment)
About Communion of Saints Parish
Communion of Saints Parish is the Catholic community of Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland, united by faith in Jesus Christ and celebrated through the Eucharist. The parish operates across two campuses — St. Philomena Church on Euclid Avenue in East Cleveland and St. Ann Church on Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights — sharing one pastor, one parochial vicar, and a unified staff. The parish mission commits members to living the gospel through worship, education, caring for all people, and being a sign of Christ's presence.
History of St. Philomena Parish
St. Philomena Parish was founded in 1902 at 13824 Euclid Avenue in East Cleveland, established to serve Irish-American and German-American Catholic families moving east of downtown Cleveland. The parish was created alongside other late-19th- and early-20th-century East Side parishes such as St. Agnes (1893), St. Thomas Aquinas (1898), and St. Edward (1885). The 90th anniversary on August 16, 1992 was marked by a Mass with Bishop Anthony M. Pilla. In 2010, the parish was merged with neighboring parishes into Communion of Saints Parish in the Diocese of Cleveland.
- Founded 1902 at Euclid and Wellesley
- 90th anniversary Mass celebrated August 16, 1992
- Merger into Communion of Saints Parish in 2010
Parish Staff
The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Anthony Marshall and Senior Parochial Vicar Rev. Stephen Spisak, supported by Deacons Richard Prayson and Raymond Daull (retired). Lay staff include Business Manager Aldo René Fierro, Youth Minister and Parish Catechetical Minister Cacey Cook, Pastoral Minister and Young Adult Minister Brad Jasko, and Music Director William Shaffer.
- Pastor: Rev. Anthony Marshall
- Senior Parochial Vicar: Rev. Stephen Spisak
- Deacon: Richard Prayson
- Deacon (Retired): Raymond Daull
- Business Manager: Aldo René Fierro
- Youth Minister / Catechetical Minister: Cacey Cook
- Pastoral Minister / Young Adult Minister: Brad Jasko
- Music Director: William Shaffer
Saint Ann School
Communion of Saints School was established in 2010 with the merger of four area parishes and continued the legacy of St. Ann School, which began in 1916. In July 2025, the school returned to its historic name Saint Ann School. The principal is Mrs. Beth Yakawiak, with administrative support from Mrs. Lauren Cinadr. The school office is reachable at (216) 932-4177.
- School founded 2010 as Communion of Saints School
- Renamed Saint Ann School in July 2025
- Principal: Mrs. Beth Yakawiak
- Office: (216) 932-4177
- Website: www.stanncos.org
Ministries & Faith Formation
The parish runs a full program of formation and outreach ministries, including youth and young adult ministry, parish catechetical ministry (religious education), music ministry, and pastoral ministry. Historic parish groups such as the Knights of Columbus and Legion of Mary continue at St. Philomena, with the Legion taking part in anniversary Masses and processions.
- Youth Ministry
- Young Adult Ministry
- Parish Catechetical Ministry
- Music Ministry
- Pastoral Ministry
- Knights of Columbus
- Legion of Mary
St. Philomena Campus
The St. Philomena Campus sits at 13824 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, and is the historic heart of the parish on the city's East Side. It hosts the Sunday 10:00 am Mass and remains a place of prayer and gathering for generations of Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland families.
- 13824 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, OH 44112
- Sunday Mass: 10:00 am
- Parish Office: (216) 321-0024
St. Ann Campus (Sister Church)
St. Ann Church at 2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, is the sister campus of Communion of Saints Parish. It hosts the Saturday Vigil Mass, two additional Sunday Masses, and daily Mass Monday–Friday. St. Ann has a long East Side Catholic history dating to 1915, when Father John Mary Powers was assigned by Bishop Farelly to build a parish for the new village of Cleveland Heights.
- 2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
- Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm
- Sunday Masses: 8:30 am and 11:30 am
- Daily Mass Mon–Fri: 8:00 am
- Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 pm
Parish Office & Contact
The parish office serves both campuses at (216) 321-0024, with email [email protected]. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 am–4:00 pm; Tuesday 12:00 pm–4:00 pm; Saturday closed; and Sunday 9:00 am–12:30 pm.
- Phone: (216) 321-0024
- Email: [email protected]
- Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tue: 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
- Sun: 9:00 am–12:30 pm
- Sat: Closed
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. John McNulty
Interviewed in 2011 about the parish building; appears to have served as pastor prior to the 2010 merger.
- Fr. Dennis Kleinweber
Pastor at time of the 90th anniversary Mass on August 16, 1992.
- Fr. Bede Kotlinski
Concelebrated the 90th anniversary Mass in 1992.
- Fr. Jim O'Donnell
Concelebrated the 90th anniversary Mass in 1992.