Diocesan TLMS in Cleveland/Akron

Traditional Latin Mass Times and Locations

Below is a list of Traditional Latin Masses for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland during a typical week, organized by (1) location and (2) day & time, followed by some resources for people interested in attending a Traditional Latin Mass for the first time.

Important Announcement

As of June 1, 2026, the Traditional Latin Mass community and the Apostolate of the Institute of Christ the King that was at St. Elizabeth Shrine has moved to Immaculate Conception (4129 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103).

• Sunday, May 31: The last TLM at St. Elizabeth Shrine
• Sunday, June 7: At Immaculate Conception: 8:00am Low Mass; 10:30am Solemn High Mass and the Sacrament of Confirmation celebrated by Msgr. Gilles Wach, Prior General of the Institute of Christ the King
• Regular Mass schedule at Immaculate Conception (check this site or the bulletins for changes):
  • Monday - Thursday, 7:30am Low Mass
  • Friday, 6:30pm Low Mass
  • Saturday, 9:00am Low Mass
  • Sunday, 8:00am Low Mass; 10:30am High Mass 
    • Note that the Sunday High Mass at Immaculate Conception will now be at 10:30am instead of 10:00am

(1) Regular Schedule By Location

Immaculate Conception Oratory (map) - TLMs offered here beginning Monday, June 1, 2026

• Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00pm, with confession available

(2) Regular Schedule By Day & Time

Sunday

• 8:00am - Immaculate Conception Oratory (Low Mass)
• 9:30am - St. Stephen (High Mass)
• 10:30am - Immaculate Conception Oratory (High Mass)
• 1:00pm - St. Mary (High Mass)

Monday - Thursday

• 7:30am - Immaculate Conception Oratory (Low Mass)

Friday

• 6:30pm - Immaculate Conception Oratory (Low Mass)

Saturday

• 9:00am - Immaculate Conception Oratory (Low Mass)

Tips for Attending a TLM for the First Time

If you’re attending the Traditional Latin Mass (also called the Extraordinary Form or Usus Antiquior) for the first time, we recommend not worrying about following along, just take it all in — the sounds of the choir, the smell of the incense, the choreography at the altar. If you have kids, bring them too! There are a lot of kids and young families who attend the TLM!

As for dress: people at the TLM tend to be more dressed up, but there are also those who dress more casually. Many women wear head coverings or chapel veils, but some don’t and it’s not required. People in the TLM community in Cleveland and Akron aren’t judgmental about these things and are welcoming and happy to see newcomers attending the Latin Mass!

In terms of what to do in Mass during your first few times attending the TLM, here’s some advice from Fr. Eric Anderson:

“If you are new to the Latin Mass, my recommendation to you is not to worry about how to participate. Put down the booklet all together. Watch and listen in the silence and let your prayer arise. Have no expectations. Let yourself be surprised. Let the Holy Spirit be your guide. Treat this time like a holy hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Realize that during this Holy Hour, something magnificent is happening: Jesus Christ, the High Priest, is offering the Holy Sacrifice.”

For other resources on attending the TLM for the first few times, see here, here, here, here, and the videos below.

Low vs. High Mass? A High Mass is also called a "Sung Mass" because the choir sings beautiful music and there is elaborate ritual. It lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes. A Low Mass is shorter. The prayers are said quietly by the priest and servers. The congregation prays in silent adoration.