Good News: November 2025
November 4, 2025
Welcome, New Employees! The Diocese of Youngstown has welcomed several new employees this fall, including three new principals—David Fischer
Author: Catholic Echo Staff
Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
October 2, 2025
A reflection by Deacon Ron Bunofsky, who serves at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish in Campbell.
Sister Ann McManamon | Obituary
October 1, 2025
Sister Ann McManamon, HM, formerly Sister Mary Patrick, 91, died September 29, 2025, at Villa Maria Community Center.
Monsignor Michael Cariglio retires from the priesthood after 55 years
October 1, 2025
Monsignor Cariglio was ordained on December 18, 1970, in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, by Bishop James Hickey, who was rector of the North American College there.
Father David Merzweiler retires from the priesthood after 48 years.
October 1, 2025
Father Merzweiler was ordained on June 18, 1977, at St. Columba Cathedral by Bishop James Malone.
Father Stephen Wassie retires from the priesthood after 45 years
October 1, 2025
Father Wassie was ordained to the priesthood on December 1, 1979, by Bishop Malone at St. Columba Cathedral.
Monsignor David Rhodes – 60 Years
October 1, 2025
Monsignor Rhodes was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop James Malone at St. Columba Cathedral on May 29, 1965.
Father Richard Brobst – 60 Years
October 1, 2025
He was ordained August 14, 1965, by Bishop James Malone in St. Brendan (now St. Mary Magdalene) Parish in Youngstown.
Father James Lang – 50 Years
October 1, 2025
Father Lang was ordained on June 7, 1975, by Bishop Malone at St. Columba Cathedral.
Father Nicholas Mancini – 50 Years
October 1, 2025
He was ordained at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on May 3, 1975, by Bishop James Hogan.
