The work of Vibrant Parish Life – Phase II goes forward with the implementation of the parish cluster plans as approved by Bishop Lennon.

The diocesan review process for the 68 cluster plans was conducted from September of 2008 to February of 2009. Bishop Lennon, his staff, the Vibrant Parish Life – Phase II Committee and the Presbyteral Council are grateful for the substantive work done by the Cluster Planning and Coordination Teams, working in consultation with parish leaders and parishioners, which is reflected in the plans that were submitted. Following the extensive review process, Bishop Lennon announced the approved cluster plans in his letters of 12 March 2009. The steps for possible appeals were noted in the letters for clusters involving consolidation. 

PLEASE NOTE: 

Additional resources to support consolidation and the implementation of the approved plans are being coordinated by Deacon James Armstrong, the Special Assistant for Reconfiguration appointed by Bishop Lennon. He serves as the primary contact for matters related to consolidation and implementation, and works with the support of other diocesan staff. Deacon Jim can be reached at 216-696-6525 or 800-869-6525, ext. 2130, or by email at: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Resources to support the reconfiguration of parishes can be found on the Reconfiguration Office website. 

A few key resources listed on this site include:

1.         List of closing or merging parishes

2.         Diocese Reconfiguration Letters to Parishes 

3.         Parish Clustering - A Reflection on the Structure of the Church 

4.         Reconfiguration Plan - Q & A 

5.         Overview of Outmigration 

6.         MAP - Percent Population Change From 1990 to 2000

For future resources, and for a more complete list of current resource related to reconfiguration, visit the Reconfiguration Office website.  Information and materials related to Cluster Planning will remain on the www.vibrantparishlife.org website.

Please continue to pray for God’s guidance and blessings as we go forward to implement the approved plans in ways that can best support and strengthen the presence and pastoral care of the Church throughout our diocese.

If you have any questions about other resources on this website, please call 216-696-6525 or 800-869-6525, ext. 4210, or send an email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .