Episode 119:Remembering St. Matthias and St. Brendan Churches
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano sits down with Fr. John Jerek to talk about the history and legacy of both churches. We will also have Fr. Jerek’s homily from the closing Mass at St. Matthias Church.
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Episode 119:Remembering St. Matthias and St. Brendan Churches
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano sits down with Fr. John Jerek to talk about the history and legacy of both churches. We will also have Fr. Jerek’s homily from the closing Mass at St. Matthias Church.
Across the diocese: Good Friday
Good Friday is a day of somber reflection and quiet prayer. The Good Friday liturgy contains three distinctive parts: the proclamation of the Passion and Solemn Intercessions; the Adoration of the Holy Cross; and Holy Communion.
About Saint Brendan the Navigator
Saint Brendan is the patron saint of boaters, divers, mariners, travelers, whales and the U.S. Navy. In the diocese, St. Brendan Parish on the west side of Youngstown bears his name.
St. Brendan Parish, Youngstown, celebrates 100 years
In February 1923, a plot of land was purchased—the first on Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown—as the future site of St. Brendan Parish.
St. Matthias Church, Youngstown, celebrates 50th anniversary of church building
Nearly 110 years ago, St. Matthias, now part of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, was established on the southeast side of Youngstown.
