Barbara Walko, the diocesan director of the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, uses the following phrases to describe her office: “far-reaching,” “multi-faceted,” “always interesting” and “never a dull moment.”
In April of 1968, the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) hosted a convention open to all high school students of the diocese, at the Pick-Ohio Hotel, a downtown Youngstown landmark.
An interview with junior high school students at St. Christine School on the topic of attending Mas
The story of Lourdes—the famous French village believed to be the site of appearances by Mary, mother of Jesus, and of miraculous healings—begins with a mid-19th century French peasant girl.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness about the horrible reality of child abuse and neglect, which includes child sexual abuse.
A snapshot of the positive, exceptional or interesting events happening around the dioces
To complement Pope Francis’ Laudato Si—which is available at the diocesan library and at www.vatican.va —here are some additional resources to increase your understanding of what he means when he talks about “Care of our Common Home.”
This issue of The Catholic Echo, which takes us almost all the way through the season of Easter, is one of celebration and joy.
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Located in Northeast Ohio, the Diocese of Youngstown includes six counties; Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull.
