Welcome, New Employees!
The Diocese of Youngstown has welcomed several new employees this fall, including three new principals—David Fischer (started October 6 at St. Paul School in Salem), Andrew Richards (started in August at St. Paul School in North Canton) and Kevin Irvine (started in August at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Louisville). The diocese also welcomed Zachary “Zak” Diroll as the new director of Facilities and Maintenance at central offices. Please keep all new employees in your prayers as they settle into their new roles within the diocese.
Hall of Fame Inductees
Canton Central Catholic High School recently announced the creation of its Hall of Fame, naming an inaugural class of 14 individuals, including: Father Robert Kaylor (posthumous); Bob Belden; Judge Alan Page; Renee Powell; Lowell Klinefelter; Judge Edward Elum; Judge Sheila Farmer; Keith Monda; Polly Moriarty; Margaret Peters; Ron Sibila; Harold Ziegler; Jack Ziegler; and John E. McVay. “We are thrilled to launch this Hall of Fame and to honor a group of individuals who embody what it means to be a Crusader,” said David Oates, principal. “Their stories reflect decades of achievement, service and faith-driven leadership that have shaped Central Catholic and our communities.” Learn more at www.starkcountycatholicschools.org.
Retirement Fund for Religious
Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests—collectively known as women and men religious—have selflessly served for decades without significant financial compensation. However, due to escalating health-care costs, numerous U.S. religious communities face a substantial gap between their elderly members’ needs and the financial resources available for their care. Many religious orders currently experience insufficient retirement savings. To give to the Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR), you can either respond to the second collection on the weekend of November 22 & 23 or visit www.doy.org/vowed-religious/ to make a gift online.
Mercy Health Environmental Award
For the fourth year in a row, Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital and Mercy Health – St. Joseph Warren Hospital, have been honored with the Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in healthcare. The Partner for Change Award recognizes hospitals that demonstrate superior performance in sustainability. Mercy Health’s approach to sustainability includes reducing waste, minimizing the use of hazardous chemicals, conserving energy and water, promoting environmentally responsible purchasing and sourcing sustainable food and supplies. These efforts ensure that care delivery promotes long-term health for individuals and the planet alike. Learn more at www.Mercy.com.
Catholic Charities Regional Agency hosted its second annual Chefs for Charities event on Thursday, September 18, at the Eastwood Event Center in Niles. Learn more about how you can support Catholic Charities Regional Agency at www.ccdoy.org. Photo by Michael F. Zitello
