You are loved unique redeemed
Encounter the truth and beauty of your humanity.
Our modern culture gives us sand to build our lives on. Unhealthy expectations. Shallow relationships. Broken promises.
But there’s more to this story. YOU have a purpose because God created you, knows you, and loves you.
“We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father’s love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus.” – St. Pope John Paul II
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Upcoming Events
Book Study: St. Francis of Assisi
A 6-week book study of GK Chesterton's biography of St. Francis of Assisi, led by Jen Ricard. Wednesdays from 9:30am-11am at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cuyahoga Falls. $35/ticket includes a copy of the book and light refreshments
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Book Study: The Good, The Messy, and the Beautiful
A 5-week book study for married and engaged couples. Hosted at St. Barnabas in Northfield. Mondays from 7pm-8:30pm in Bedell Commons starting July 13th - led by Jen Ricard and Frank Ricard. Ticketing Options: $45 package includes two tickets and one book $65 package includes two tickets and two books
Northfield, OH 44067
Book Study: Left to Tell – St. Basil
A 5-week book study of Immaculee Ilibagiza's autobiography, led by Jen Ricard Tuesdays at St. Basil the Great in Brecksville, starting July 14th. Morning sessions: 9:00-10:30 Evening sessions: 7:00-8:30
Brecksville, OH 44141 United States
Ever desired to read the full text of Theology of Body but haven’t wanted
to tackle it alone?
Join us this summer in our collaborative effort with Mary Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute as we spend 8 weeks diving into Michael
Waldstein’s translation of Pope St. John Paul’s profound catechesis.
Info and registration can be found at mmgsi.org/events.
Cleveland Catholic Women’s Day of Reflection 2026 is October 3rd!
Our theme is “May the Lord Give You Peace,” drawing heart from St. Francis of Assisi as we celebrate this Jubilee year of the 800th anniversary of his death. For St. Francis, peace was not a sentiment. It was the fruit of a life surrendered to God, a life shaped into a living sanctuary where Christ himself could rest.
St. Francis greeted every person he met with, “May the Lord give you peace,” and encouraged his brothers to use this salutation. Many women attending this day of reflection root themselves in that same blessing, gathering with a longing for the peace only Christ can give; that restores and sends them back into their families, parishes, and communities as living tabernacles of His presence.
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that witnesses to the truth, beauty, and goodness of our humanity. Our mission is to equip teenagers and adults with an informed understanding of what it means to be human, rooted in the teachings of the Theology of the Body
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Who Supports TOB CLE
“I am proud of the work TOB CLE does to share the Gospel and its fundamental truths of creation. The group’s efforts to teach the beauty and sanctity of the human person as God’s sacred handiwork, is a testament to the plan and purpose God has for each and every one of us. May we take to heart their message of living our lives according to the Lord’s design, and thereby draw closer to him.”
Bishop Edward Malesic
Bishop, Diocese of Cleveland
TOB CLE is a true blessing to Northeast Ohio. Jen Ricard and her talented team are on the front lines of evangelization and education, reminding people who and whose we are in this new apostolic age.
Fr. Damian Ference
Vicar of Evangelization, Diocese of Cleveland
“A good disciple helps make more disciples. TOB CLE does this very well. Through showing The Lord’s plan for union etched in our very bodies TOB CLE faithful communicates the gospel in engaging ways to men and women of all ages”
Fr. Ryan Mann
Priest, Diocese of Cleveland
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New TOB CLE Features
Unveiling Christianity
“What is the Theology of the Body? w/ Fr. Patrick Schultz
St Basil the Great Catholic Church Podcast
602. Hope Does Not Disappoint …Oh Really? Fr. Ryan Talks to the Cleveland Catholic Women’s Conference
We are told to hold onto hope and believe in the goodness of Christ. But sometimes our reality feels hopeless, so what are we to do then? In this talk to the Cleveland Catholic Women’s Conference, Fr. Ryan speaks into the lies that we are alone, that God does not care, or that there is no hope, and shows us how Christ gently speaks to us in hard places.
Fathom the Heart
019 – Jen Ricard, Executive Director of TOB CLE
We are joined by Jen Ricard, Executive Director of TOB CLE (Theology of the Body – Cleveland) as she shares her story of how deep encounter with the Sacred Heart of Jesus brought her from reluctant Catechist, unsure if she was even at home in the Catholic Church, to passionate evangelist of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated through the rich teaching of Pope St. John Paul II.
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Pope St. John Paul II delivered 129 talks between 1979 and 1984, collectively known as the Theology of the Body (TOB). These talks weren’t about revealing new truths of the Catholic faith. Instead, they present a new structure to answer fundamental questions. Why were we created? What is our life’s purpose?
At its heart, TOB is about understanding the vocation of life, and how we are called to participate in God’s divine life.
TOB CLE takes these profound teachings on human dignity, relationships, and sexuality, and turns them into a life-changing educational experience for youth and adults.
We invite you to discover the beauty of the human body as a reflection of God’s love. This isn’t just about learning; it’s about transformation. It’s about deepening your faith. It’s about living out authentic love. And it’s about witnessing that love to the world.