History of Resurrection

In 1968, the Diocese of Cleveland purchased 15 acres off Cannon Road as a site for a new parish. The church first held services in June 1971, in Dorothy Lewis Elementary School with about 200 families. Five years later, they broke ground for Church.

Fr. Louis J. Trivison, the founding pastor formed the parish in the spirit the Second Vatican Council. Reflecting the Council’s vision of collaboration, parish leadership was formed was formed by Clergy, religious and lay women to provide pastoral care. Parishioners were encouraged to engage in a variety of ministries and to take ownership for the life of the parish.

By 2004, the parish grew to nearly 1,200 households and the need for a larger space for worship and parish functions was apparent. Since then, the parish has continued to grow in its ministerial engagement and outreach and has made its space available to community programs while continuing to make the celebration of the Eucharist and building community at the very heart of the parish.

1971-present

  • June 19, 1971 First Mass at Lewis Elementary School

  • July 15, 1973 Groundbreaking for first Church

  • October 13, 1974 First Mass in the Original Church

  • June 8, 2003 Ground breaking for the present Church

  • September 23, 2004 Blessing of the Bell and Organ

  • September 26, 2004 First Mass in the new Church

  • Nov 12, 2006 Welcoming 130 St. Jude Parish families

  • June 21, 2020 Opening of the 50th Anniversary

  • June 20, 2021 Closing of the 50th Anniversary

  • June 20, 2021 Dedication of the Healing Garden