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Deacon Harry Raymond Hatala | Obituary

March 28, 2024

Deacon Harry Raymond Hatala, 83, known by all as “Deacon Ray,” of Poland, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Hospice House in Poland

Religious sisters from various orders stand at the Mass for Consecrated Life in 2023. Photo by Jimmy Joe Savage

The Good News: March 2024

March 1, 2024

Hispanic Ministry events, the Voice of Hope dinner, the Disciple Maker Index and more!

God parent stands with two confirmands at the Rite of Election. Photo by Brian Keith.

Photo Essay | Rite of Election 2024

February 23, 2024

One hundred and sixty-one men, women and children from 39 parishes across the six-county Diocese of Youngstown are preparing to become members of the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil this year.

Bishop Bonnar blesses young child at the end of the White Mass. Photo by Brian Keith.

Photo Essay | White Mass

February 17, 2024

On Sunday, February 11, Bishop Bonnar presided over the 28th annual White Mass at St. Columba Cathedral, organized by Catholic Charities.

Father Leo Wehrlin says the Eucharistic Prayers on Ash Wednesday at Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool

Ash Wednesday Around the Diocese

February 16, 2024

A collection of photos from the Newman Center Parish in Kent, Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool and St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.

Bishop Bonnar bows in front of the altar at the basilica.

The Good News: February 2024

February 1, 2024

St. John the Baptist Basilica in Canton celebrates 200 years, plus more good news from across the diocese.

Light cover outside St. Columba Cathedral, featuring a dove.

n 2023, St. Columba Cathedral Parish hosted an art contest for students in diocesan Catholic schools to decorate the new wooden covers for the cathedral’s exterior uplighting, which had become a tripping hazard.