
St. Joseph Parish in Maximo celebrates 175 years
St. Joseph Parish in Maximo, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, can trace its origins back to a group of French immigrants who settled the area as early as 1833

St. Joseph Parish in Maximo, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, can trace its origins back to a group of French immigrants who settled the area as early as 1833

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular—and mysterious—devotions in the Christian faith. The historical development of this devotion traces the evolving path of Christology and our understanding of His divinity throughout the life of the Church.

The first school building was constructed in 1875 under pastor Wimar Mueller, a single classroom for 12 boys and 16 girls.

Ashtabula’s St. John School of today is the culmination of a long tradition of Catholic education in the Ashtabula Harbor, beginning as far back as the mid-1800s.

Dennis Biviano, the Diocese of Youngstown’s public relations and media specialist, is the kind of guy who always puts his family first. That’s why, after almost 10 years away, the pull of the Mahoning Valley was too strong to ignore—nowhere else could ever really be home.

It’s hard to overstate just how influential Catholicism has been in education, but why not just one order? Why have so many chosen to focus on education?

As you may expect, the Vatican’s process for choosing a Bishop is arcane, esoteric and very deliberate.

While not quite as ubiquitous as Santa Claus is for Christmas, the Easter Bunny is one of the modern

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.

There’s not a Christian anywhere in the world who does not know Saint Joseph, and it is generally agreed that he is one of the most important figures in Christianity.
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Located in Northeast Ohio, the Diocese of Youngstown includes six counties; Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull.