10205 Lorain Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44111

216.251.0300

 

The Most Reverend Ignatius F. Horstmann founded the parish of Saint Ignatius of Antioch on 2 September 1902.  Its organization was entrusted to the first pastor, the Reverend Joseph Hoerstmann.  The following year, on 15 March 1903, the first parish meeting was held in Howland’s Hall at the corner of Lorain and Minton Avenue.

On 18 October 1925 the cornerstone was laid for the present church.  The grand structure was designed by the architect E.T.P. Graham of Boston and completed in 1930.  In 1984 the building was declared a landmark of the City of Cleveland.

The church is constructed of Bedford limestone in the Romanesque tradition, showing a Byzantine influence in the slender marble columns of the recessed triple entrance and the delicacy of the stonework.  A tall minaret-like campanile (bell tower) rises from the east transept.  The great depth of the nave, together with the lavish marble treatment, give a medieval atmosphere, but every significant feature has been subordinated to the jewel-like quality of the stained-glass windows.

In the 1960’s the parish saw “the coming of the roads” as Interstate 90 divided the neighborhood and cut through the west side community.  With the move to the suburbs and court ordered busing, there was great transition and much concern for the future of the parish and neighborhood.  With the advent of the Second Vatican Council, the spiritual renewal of the Church presented many challenges to the clergy, religious, and faithful.  The hallmarks of the Church in the modern world would include the beginning of a renewal movement, liturgical reforms, the formation of a parish council, and programs to meet the social concerns of peace and justice.

Today the parish maintains a membership of 2,100 households and 5,577 persons.  The parish staff includes priests, deacon, woman religious, lay workers, teachers, and other professionals.  Together we look forward to the 100 anniversary of the parish in the year 2002.

 

We are a Catholic Church in the City of Cleveland, dedicated to worship, educational excellence, and social justice.  We promote ecumenism and embrace cultural diversity.  We strive for family growth, neighborhood involvement, and community development.  We uphold the dignity of the human person and are determined to meet the demands of the new millennium with hope for the future.

Saint Ignatius of Antioch Church attempts to seek the wisdom of its people and to respond to their needs through the use of a parish council, commissions, and competent lay ministries.                          

I.                    THE PARISH COUNCIL collaborates with the pastor and the pastoral staff to develop the direction and priorities of parish life.

II.         COMMISSIONS

Administration                              

Spiritual Development 

Education

Parish and Family Life

Social Concerns 

Liturgy

Youth

III.       MINISTRIES

Parish School of Religion

Elementary School

Eucharistic Minister        

Lectors                                              

Youth Choir, Adult Choir, Handbell Choir 

            Sacramental Preparation

            The Catechumenate

            St. Vincent de Paul Society

            Servers

            Ushers/Greeters

            Scripture Study 

            After Care Program

            Altar and Rosary Guild

            Golden Agers 

            Holy Name Society

            Share-A-Meal 

            Respect Life

            Sacristans

            Catholic Youth Organization

            Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts  

            Youth Renewal 

            Antioch Alumni Association

 

Mass Schedule                                       

Saturday evening Vigil 5PM  

Sunday 8 AM, 10AM, and 12 Noon 

Holy Day TBA (weekly church bulletin)

Weekday 8 AM  (Monday through Friday)                      

Rite of Infant Baptism                      

Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Instruction.  Sessions are offered the first Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November 7PM in the Parish Meeting Room

Catechumenate/RCIA                      

Adults and children of catechetical age seeking Baptism and membership in the Church are invited to join, Monday evenings, 7PM in the Parish House Meeting Room

Rite of Penance                               

Saturdays 3:30 PM

Phones                                                  

Parish House 216.251.0300                 

School 216.671.0535                                 

The McIntyre Center 216.252.9760            

St. Vincent de Paul Society 216.631.4154

Credit Union 216.251.0228                    

FAX 216.251.00302

 

Saint Ignatius of Antioch welcomes new members to our parish.  Please register at the Parish House during business hours:  Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM until 8:30 PM and on Fridays 8:30 AM until 5PM

 

Reverend James R. McGonegal, Pastor

Reverend Monsignor James P. McIntyre, Pastor Emeritus

Reverend Timothy M. Daw, Associate Pastor

Sister Dianne Piunno, Pastoral Associate

Reverend Gary D. Yanus, In Residence

Miss Joyce M. Needham, Principal

Rev. Mr. Billy J. Malcolm, Deacon

Mr. Richard Gullion, Director of Music Ministries