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.
Chris Jickess, diocesan director of accounting and financial reporting, knew she wanted a change in her life, and God heard her prayers—even though she hadn’t started looking for a new job yet.
In the Catholic Church, a funeral is as much about honoring the life of the faithful departed as it is about consoling those left behind. The funeral rites of the Church—the vigil, funeral liturgy and the committal (burial)—exist to intercede on behalf of those who have passed away and to bring closure to the living.
The inheritance of the Catholic faith is so rich with incredible people who are still accessible to us now, through our prayers—so who are some to whom you can pray for your health or the health of a loved one?
