Whether you have been away from the Catholic Church for a long time or a little while, it doesn’t matter, we are very happy to welcome you back and want you to know that there is a place for you at Saint Anselm Catholic Church.

We know that life can take some crazy turns and that sometimes we find ourselves wanting what we somehow lost along the way. What is so wonderful about our God is that His arms are always open to welcome us back. God never stops loving us, and He always wants the best for us. If your being away was caused by someone associated with the Catholic Church, please don’t allow that individual to get between you and the God who loves you. If you think that the best thing for you at this time in your life is to return to the practice of your Catholic faith and the sacraments, we are here to help you.

How To Return

You may be wondering how to return to the practice of your faith. You’ve already taken the first step by coming to our parish website. If you stopped coming to Church and receiving the sacraments on your own and have no other impediments (i.e. marriage outside of the Church), you can simply make a good confession and resume receiving the Sacraments. If you are divorced (whether you were married in the Church or not), you can return to the sacraments through a good confession as long as you have not entered into another marriage. Confession at St. Anselm is on Saturday from 2:30-3:30. You may also schedule another time by appointment.

Reconciliation, A Short Guide

Contact Fr. Christopher Cox (440) 729-9575 or [email protected]:

• If you would like to talk to a priest before attending Confession
• If you are married or re-married outside of the Church and would like to talk about how to return to the Sacraments
• If you were baptized in the Church, but were not confirmed, or did not receive First Communion

As you discern your next steps, be assured of our prayers and support for you.