CLEVELAND (WJW) — On a day that commemorates the moment the last enslaved Americans finally learned they were free, Cleveland paused to honor Juneteenth with reflection, recognition and faith.
One of the city’s most powerful gatherings happened inside the walls of Saint Agnes Our Lady of Fatima Church, where the Catholic diocese hosted its annual Juneteenth service.
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“This is a day for us to say, Hey, let’s celebrate,’” said Sister Jane Nesmith of the Black Catholic Ministry, who helped organize the event. “We are just grateful people came out. We had a full house and even had to bring in more chairs for seating.”
Faith leaders from parishes across the area delivered messages rooted in history, while parishioners joined in prayer, song and shared moments of peace…