What time is it?
April 1, 2025
When I moved into the bishop’s house, I was delighted to discover a working, ticking grandfather clock. Every 15minutes,
Day: April 1, 2025
Easter Tables of Northeastern Ohio
April 1, 2025
From days of meal preparation to the Blessing of Easter baskets, the traditions of ethnic parish communities in the Diocese of Youngstown are both rich and diverse.
The Good News: April 2025
April 1, 2025
Supporting seminarians, Second Chance Month, CRS rice bowls and more good news!
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
April 1, 2025
While not quite as ubiquitous as Santa Claus is for Christmas, the Easter Bunny is one of the modern
What is the Seven Sisters Ministry?
April 1, 2025
Seven Sisters ministry began in 2010 when a Minnesota woman felt a “nudge” to offer prayer specifically for the benefit of her pastor through a holy hour each week. The concept grew from there.
Archival Photo: Spaghetti Dinner in 1969
April 1, 2025
This trio of cooks prepare for a St. John the Baptist Altar Society spaghetti dinner in 1969, to be served in the parish auditorium.
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 1, 2025
It is time to raise awareness about the horrible reality of child abuse and neglect, which happens in every type of environment and socioeconomic class.
Reader Resources: April 2025
April 1, 2025
The 50 days of the season of Easter begin on Easter Sunday, April 20, and will run through the month of May. Below are resources to help increase your understanding of the joyous Easter season.
From the Editor: April 2025
April 1, 2025
“We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song!” said Saint Augustine of Hippo. Indeed, Easter is the capstone of the liturgical year—an event we look forward to throughout each preceding season. Regardless of the season, we get a small taste of Easter when we gather around the holy table at Mass, and as such, Easter and food and tradition are at the core of who we are.
