Parish Staff

Fr. Cameron D. Popik

Administrator
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  • Fr. Cameron’s pastoral assignments include the Westside Catholic Center, St. Malachi backdoor ministry, the Cleveland mission in El Salvador, an internship at Saint Raphael Parish in Bay Village, Catholic Charities work at the Saint Augustine Manor and assigned as a Deacon at Saint Anselm Parish in Chesterland.
  • Fr. Cameron earned an M.Div. and an M.A. at Saint Mary’s Seminary and was ordained a Priest of Jesus Christ on May 15, 2021 by Bishop Edward Malesic at St John the Evangelist Cathedral.
  • Effective June 10, 2025 he then was assigned as the Parochial Vicar of
    • St. Luke Parish, Lakewood
    • St. Clement Parish, Lakewood and
    • St. James Parish, Lakewood
  • Effective January 1, 2026 he was assigned as the Administrator of
    • St. Luke Parish, Lakewood
    • St. Clement Parish, Lakewood and
    • St. James Parish, Lakewood

 

  • Fr. Cameron spent his time growing up instilling a deep faith within each individual and playing outdoor sports: baseball, basketball, and football until soccer became the dominant activity.
  • Fr. Cameron played soccer competitively throughout high school while also becoming involved in youth group and “TEC”, Teens Encounter Christ. Continuing the soccer route, he went to Ave Maria University in Florida to play collegiate NAIA soccer, as well as rugby and graduated with a degree in Biology in 2014.
  • Fr. Cameron after working for one year,  discerned with the vocations director of the Diocese of Cleveland and entered Saint Mary’s Seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio in September, 2015.
  • Fr. Cameron enjoys playing and watching sports, particularly baseball and soccer, spending time with family and friends, live music and skiing.

Click here to contact Fr. Cameron (Cam) Popik at St. Clement Rectory

In Residence Peter Paul Ibeagha

Hospital Chaplain
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Bishop Edward Malesic has assigned Fr. Peter Paul Ibeagha to be Hospital Chaplain at Fairview Hospital effective 03/01/2024.

Fr. Ibeagha will reside in residence at Saint Clement Parish. Father is willing to help with Masses at both Saint Clement, Saint James, and Saint Luke Parishes.

Click here to contact Fr Ibeagha at St. Clement Rectory

Deacon Thomas P. Bizon

Deacon
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I have just been assigned as your deacon. I was ordained in 2018 and served my first assignment at my home parish of Mary Queen of the Apostles in Brook Park. I’m excited to join the community here, and I look forward to getting to know all of you.

I am a lifelong Clevelander, growing up and still residing in Middleburg Heights. I attended Incarnate Word Academy, St Edward High School just down the road, and Case Western Reserve University. I have been working as an engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center for just over 37 years…and that is where I met Debbie, my wife. Our family consists of Debbie’s two daughters, four grandchildren, and one canine kid. On a day off, you can often find us spending family day at one of Ohio’s wonderful state parks.

From my four years in high school, I do have some familiarity with Lakewood and the parishes here. Lakewood Park is still one of our favorite places. I played my trumpet at St Luke for one of the holidays many years ago…and some friends of mine belonged to St James, so I’ve been there as well.

Click here to contact Deacon Tom at St. Clement Rectory