Cleveland Diocese Hosts St. Oscar Romero Prayer Service

Event honors Salvadoran martyr's legacy and those continuing his work.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Diocese of Cleveland's Diocesan Mission Office and COAR Peace Mission are hosting a prayer service to celebrate the feast day of St. Oscar Romero, the Salvadoran archbishop assassinated in 1980 for his advocacy for the poor and human rights. The event will also honor those who continue Romero's legacy in El Salvador.

Why it matters

St. Oscar Romero is considered one of the most important Catholic figures of the 20th century for his courageous defense of the marginalized and his tragic assassination, which helped galvanize the Salvadoran civil war. This event allows the Cleveland community to reflect on Romero's life and impact, as well as support ongoing efforts to uphold human dignity in El Salvador.

The details

The prayer service will feature readings, music, and reflections on Romero's life and work. It is being organized by the Diocesan Mission Office, which coordinates the diocese's international partnerships, and COAR Peace Mission, a Cleveland-based organization that supports community development projects in El Salvador.

  • The prayer service will take place on March 24, 2026, the feast day of St. Oscar Romero.

The players

Diocesan Mission Office

The office within the Diocese of Cleveland that coordinates the diocese's international partnerships and outreach.

COAR Peace Mission

A Cleveland-based organization that supports community development projects in El Salvador and keeps the legacy of St. Oscar Romero alive.

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What’s next

The prayer service will be livestreamed on the COAR Peace Mission website for those unable to attend in person.

The takeaway

This event provides an opportunity for the Cleveland community to honor the life and legacy of St. Oscar Romero, a towering figure in the Catholic Church's social justice tradition, and to support ongoing efforts to uphold human rights and dignity in El Salvador.