Avilas

The Avilas' of the Diocese of Cleveland is a diocesan organization, named in honor of St. Teresa of Avila, in which members pray for priests and religious, and for new vocations to the priesthood and religious life. It is the Avilas' belief that prayers asking for God's grace and blessings on our priests and religious is important in helping them fulfill the work God has given them. While this is encouraged of all of the faithful, the Avilas have adopted this as their special mission.

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TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

Active Sustaining

Members commit themselves to make a holy hour in church once a week. They attend a luncheon meeting five times a year, pay annual dues and assist the Diocesan Vocation Office when help is requested.

Associate

Parish Holy Hour Units - The St. John Neumann Avilas meets in the Chapel on the first Monday of the month beginning with 9:00 a.m. Mass which is for an increase in religious vocations. We continue until 10:00 a.m. with a rosary and other prayers especially for our priests, seminarians and religious as well as for new vocations..

Shut in Associates

Pledge to the best of their ability to offer one hour of prayer once a month.

Religious Associates

Religious who commit themselves individually or as a group, when possible, to a holy hour at least once a month in church or chapel.