Meet Jennifer Sharpnack
November 4, 2025
Jennifer Sharpnack’s long road to her job as the diocesan director of cemeteries started all the way back on
Author: Collin Vogt
Welcome, Rogationist Fathers!
November 3, 2025
On October 28, 2025, the Diocese of Youngstown signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Congregation of the Rogationists
St. Joseph Parish in Maximo celebrates 175 years
October 3, 2025
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
Why do we venerate the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
October 2, 2025
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.
SS. Philip and James School Celebrate 150 Years
September 3, 2025
The first school building was constructed in 1875 under pastor Wimar Mueller, a single classroom for 12 boys and 16 girls.
Catholic Classrooms: Saint John School, Ashtabula
September 2, 2025
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.
Meet Dennis Biviano
September 2, 2025
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.
Why are so many religious orders dedicated to education?
September 2, 2025
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?
Faith Fact: How does the Vatican appoint a bishop?
May 1, 2025
As you may expect, the Vatican’s process for choosing a Bishop is arcane, esoteric and very deliberate.Â
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
April 1, 2025
While not quite as ubiquitous as Santa Claus is for Christmas, the Easter Bunny is one of the modern
