- Mater Dei Academy
Established in 2010, MDA offers a Catholic education for students K-8 as well as pre-school. Campus tours can be arranged by calling the school office at (440) 585-0800. - Diocese of Cleveland
We are proud to be located in the Diocese of Cleveland. The link below will lead you to our diocesan website, which includes latest news, messages from Bishop Lennon, child protection regulations and requirements, links to diocesan offices, and resources for spiritual enrichment. - USCCB
The USCCB is an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands who jointly exercise certain pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful of the United States. The purpose of the Conference is to promote the greater good which the Church offers humankind, especially through forms and programs of the apostolate fittingly adapted to the circumstances of time and place. This purpose is drawn from the universal law of the Church and applies to the episcopal conferences which are established all over the world for the same purpose.The Conference is organized as a corporation in the District of Columbia. Its purposes under civil law are: "To unify, coordinate, encourage, promote and carry on Catholic activities in the United States; to organize and conduct religious, charitable and social welfare work at home and abroad; to aid in education; to care for immigrants; and generally to enter into and promote by education, publication and direction the objects of its being."
- The Vatican
Peruse the website of the Vatican. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has written numerous documents and addressed millions of people; a significant amount of these messages are available online. Including a daily bulletin from the Holy See Press Office, virtual tours, and inspirational words, this website assists and supports all Catholics and those seeking a deeper relationship with Christ and with His Church. - VIRTUS Program
The Catholic Church, the Diocese of Cleveland and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church hold the protection of children as one of their highest priorities. That being so, the Diocese of Cleveland adopted a Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse in 2003 and updated it in 2016. This policy requires that education and training in the recognition and prevention of sexual abuse towards minor children be given to all diocesan employees and to all volunteers who come in regular contact with children. It does not include the occasional volunteer, such as a driver or chaperone for individual activities.” (pg. 24 of the Diocesan Policy)
Volunteers and employees who work or volunteer with children “more than (4) hours a month or who work(s) with children more frequently than once a month” are required to complete Virtus training. New volunteers working with children are to complete an application for volunteers, complete a background check and will be fingerprinted.
Instructions on how to register for a Virtus class, view a list of upcoming classes in the diocese, or review the standards of conduct for ministry can be viewed by clicking the links below.
Register for VIRTUS
Register for a VIRTUS training Session
Information about Reporting child Abuse & Neglect
