Cleveland Asian Catholic Gathering
Saint Clarence Church - North Olmsted
October 6, 2024

Members of the Cleveland Asian Catholic community gathered for their annual Mass and celebration hosted by the Asian Ministry of the Diocese of Cleveland.

The Asian Ministry, overseen by the diocesan Office of Parish Life and Special Ministries, includes Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Sri Lankan, Indian, Pakistani and other Asian cultures. Their languages and some liturgical customs were woven into the liturgy, including the Vietnamese tradition of calling the faithful to worship with gongs. The readings and petitions were recited in various Asian languages.

Concelebrants for the liturgy included representatives of the Asian community and Father Damian Ference, vicar for evangelization. Deacon Shin Chulja Andrew assisted at the altar. Music was provided by Joefina Buniel, Angela Kim, Lu Vien, Michael Srestha, Rosa Lee and choir members from the Asian Catholic communities.

After Mass, the congregation moved to the pavilion where a lunch featuring foods from the various Asian cultures was served.

Thanks to Michael Sreshta for these photos.

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Rosa Lee playing Guzheng,
Michael Sreshta on sax and choir singing

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Bishop Malesic and Michael Sreshta

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Musicians at Mass

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Gathering after Mass

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