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Vision from Bishop Malesic
Called to Flourish is rooted in Bishop Edward Malesic’s vision for a vibrant and faithful future for the Diocese of Cleveland. As the campaign’s spiritual and pastoral leader, Bishop Malesic is personally championing this effort, committing to raise $60 million himself and meeting directly with parishioners across the diocese to share the mission and invite their participation.
Diocesan Leadership
- Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic - Bishop of Cleveland
- Rev. Donald P. Oleksiak - Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia
- Patrick Grace - Executive Director, Catholic Community Foundation
- Mary Lou Ozimek - Associate Executive Director, Catholic Community Foundation
- Kevin Krencisz - CFO, Diocese of Cleveland
- Megan Gerome - Controller, Diocese of Cleveland
Priests' Advisory Council
The Diocese of Cleveland has a strong, active, and representative CCF Priests' Advisory Council (PAC). During a campaign, these leaders are actively leveraged by Bishop Malesic to implement the campaign plan, set policies and direction, and help communicate campaign objectives and procedures to the clergy.
- Rev. Chris Cox - St. Anselm, Chesterland
- Rev. Tom Dragga - Resurrection Parish, Solon
- Rev. Andrew Gonzalez - St. Joseph Parish, Strongsville
- Rev. Mike Gurnick - St. Patrick Parish, Cleveland
- Rev. Vince Hawk - Holy Trinity-St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Avon
- Rev. Andrew Hoover - St. Anthony of Padua, Parma
- Rev. Frank Kosem - Retired
- Rev. James Kulway - St. Barnabas-Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Northfield
- Rev. Joe Mamich - Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Cleveland
- Rev. Ryan Mann - St. Basil the Great Parish, Brecksville
- Rev. Anthony Marshall - Communion of Saints Parish, Cleveland Heights
- Rev. Mike McCandless - Holy Family Parish, Stow
- Rev. Joseph Menkhaus - St. Bernadette Parish, Westlake
- Rev. Rob Ramser - Our Lady of Angels Parish, Cleveland
- Rev. John Retar - St. Vitus Parish, Cleveland
- Rev. Mark Riley - St. Michael the Archangel, Cleveland
- Rev. Jim Roach - St. John Cantius Parish, Cleveland
- Rev. Paul Rosing - Retired
- Rev. Dan Schlegel - St. Raphael Parish, Bay Village
- Rev. John Singler - St. Mary Parish, Berea
- Rev. Bob Stec - St. Ambrose Parish, Brunswick
- Rev. Charles Strebler - Holy Spirit Parish, Avon Lake
- Rev. Bill Thaden - St. Martin of Tours-Valley City Parish, Lorain
- Rev. John Valencheck - St. Sebastian Parish, Akron
- Rev. Robert Wisniewski - St. Bridget of Kildare, Parma
- Rev. Don Oleksiak - Vicar General & Moderator of the Curia
- Bishop Michael Woost - Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland
- Kevin Krencisz - CFO, Diocese of Cleveland
Stewardship & Accountability Committee
The Campaign Stewardship & Accountability Committee supports the faithful stewardship of campaign resources by providing independent review around the campaign's policies, reporting, and distribution processes.
- Jill Branthoover - Diocesan Finance Council
- Deacon Denis Conrad - St. Patrick Bridge Ave
- Fr. Tom Dragga - Pastor, Resurrection of Our Lord Parish & Director, Continuing Education and Formation of Ministries
- Megan Gerome - Controller, Diocese of Cleveland
- Peter Gibbons - CCF Board Member
- Patrick Grace - Executive Director, CCF
- Helen Jarem - CCF Board Member
- Kevin Krencisz - CFO, Diocese of Cleveland
- Anna Maria Motta - Board Member, CCF Board
- Fr. Don Oleksiak - Vicar General of the Diocese of Cleveland
- Mary Lou Ozimek - Associate Executive Director, CCF
- Kurt Packer - CCF Board Member
- Pat Powers - Chair, Diocesan Finance Council
- Fr. Joe Previte - Pastor, Holy Rosary Parish
- Andy Rebholz - Chair, CCF Board
- Rob Rogers - CCF Board Member
- Christine Zalar - CCF Board Member
The Catholic Community Foundation Board is the governing entity of the Catholic Community Foundation. Our Board of Directors brings together Catholic clergy and lay leaders who serve as leaders both within the Church and throughout the broader community, all committed to advancing the mission of the Church in Northeast Ohio. Individually and collectively, our Board of Directors' advice and counsel provide the spark for meaningful initiatives that have long-lasting impact on our community.