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The Catholic Echo is the official media group of the Diocese of Youngstown.

The Catholic Echo is the official media group of the Diocese of Youngstown.

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a man plays the organ in the choir loft at the cathedral

Gold Mass Crowns Christ the King at Cathedral

December 5, 2025

Making Responsible Citizens

December 5, 2025

Preparing the Way

December 5, 2025

Stained Glass in the Church of Tervuren, Belgium, depicting Mother Mary and the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception.

What is the feast of the Immaculate Conception?

December 5, 2025

Catholics Unite in Service at Community Day of Hope

November 15, 2025

Walking together in hope: Grief ministry across the diocese

November 4, 2025

Why do we pray for our dead?

November 4, 2025

A future for our veterans

November 4, 2025

Two Rogationists sign a MOU while bishop bonnar watches.

Welcome, Rogationist Fathers!

November 3, 2025

Latest

Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral December 7, 2025

December 6, 2025

a man plays the organ in the choir loft at the cathedral

Gold Mass Crowns Christ the King at Cathedral

December 5, 2025

Bishop being greeted by Pope XIV on his pilgrimage in Rome.

Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy

December 5, 2025

Making Responsible Citizens

December 5, 2025

Preparing the Way

December 5, 2025

A photo representing the Baklava recipe in the December/January issue of the Catholic Echo.

Baklava

December 5, 2025

Stained Glass in the Church of Tervuren, Belgium, depicting Mother Mary and the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception.

What is the feast of the Immaculate Conception?

December 5, 2025

About Saint Angela Merici – January 27

December 5, 2025

Pope Leo XIII vintage photo of the portrait drawing.

What is Catholic social teaching?

December 5, 2025

Photo of the first baby born on January 1, 1954.

Happy New Year Baby!

December 5, 2025

Photo of Ursuline High School Distinguished Alumni.

The Good News: December 2025

December 5, 2025

Cover for the December 2025-January 2026 Catholic Echo.

Editor's column

From the Editor: December 2025/January 2026

December 5, 2025

Magazine Stories

Bishop being greeted by Pope XIV on his pilgrimage in Rome.

Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy

December 5, 2025

Making Responsible Citizens

December 5, 2025

Preparing the Way

December 5, 2025

A photo representing the Baklava recipe in the December/January issue of the Catholic Echo.

Baklava

December 5, 2025

Stained Glass in the Church of Tervuren, Belgium, depicting Mother Mary and the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception.

What is the feast of the Immaculate Conception?

December 5, 2025

About Saint Angela Merici – January 27

December 5, 2025

Pope Leo XIII vintage photo of the portrait drawing.

What is Catholic social teaching?

December 5, 2025

Photo of the first baby born on January 1, 1954.

Happy New Year Baby!

December 5, 2025

CELEBRATIONS

Sister Martha Cadden – 60th Jubilee

November 24, 2025

Photo of religious during Mass. Photo by Brian Keith.

Celebrations

October 3, 2025

St. Joseph Parish in Maximo celebrates 175 years

October 3, 2025

Monsignor Cariglio speaks into a mic

Monsignor Michael Cariglio retires from the priesthood after 55 years

October 1, 2025

Image of Father Merzweiler at the pulpit during his retirement Mass

Father David Merzweiler retires from the priesthood after 48 years.

October 1, 2025

Father Wassie reads from a bible

Father Stephen Wassie retires from the priesthood after 45 years

October 1, 2025

Monsignor David Rhodes – 60 Years

October 1, 2025

Latest Videos

Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral December 7, 2025

December 6, 2025

Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral November 30, 2025

November 29, 2025

Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral November 23, 2025

November 22, 2025

Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral November 16, 2025

November 15, 2025

Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral November 9, 2025

November 8, 2025

Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral November 2, 2025

November 1, 2025

Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral October 26, 2025

October 25, 2025

Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral October 19, 2025

October 23, 2025

From Bishop Bonnar's Desk

Bishop being greeted by Pope XIV on his pilgrimage in Rome.

Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy

December 5, 2025

Bishop David Bonnar speaks to an audience gathered around lunch tables

Bishop Bonnar’s Reflections on the Sacred Heart at the First Friday Club

November 6, 2025

Remembering our brothers and sisters

November 4, 2025

A photo of Bishop Bonnar greeting participants at the Poor Clare's annual picnic in Canton.

Bishop David J. Bonnar

Do not let your hearts be troubled

October 3, 2025

Cardinal Mooney high school students with Bishop Bonnar at First Friday Club

High school seniors to Bishop David J. Bonnar: How do I stay true to my faith as a young adult?

June 12, 2025

Bishop Bonnar celebrates during the Chrism Mass at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.

Walking Together by Faith

June 1, 2025

Pope leo waves during first press conference

Peace be with you.

May 13, 2025

Bishop-elect greets his brother priests and bishop bonnar after his farewell mass

God calls in the ordinary.

May 1, 2025

Go Back to Jesus

March 1, 2025

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