n January 1954, the newly-minted Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish celebrated its first Mass as a community in the auditorium of Fitch High School, led by Monsignor Andrew Prokop.
This year, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Youngstown is celebrating its 10th anniversary of becoming a minor basilica. But what is a basilica?
Within a short drive from the Diocese of Youngstown, there are numerous ways to engage in spiritual retreats or pilgrimages.
The word “relic” derives from the Latin reliquere, which means “to abandon, or leave behind.” Catholic relics—items associated with canonized saints or Jesus Christ—have always held an important place in Catholic spirituality.
Dominic Colucy, the Diocese of Youngstown’s Safe Environment and victim assistance coordinator, never expected to find himself working outside a classroom—he was pursuing a teaching career when he realized God had other plans for him.
A listing of the parish festivals across the diocese this summer.
While the rosary is certainly not a modern concept, it is a surprisingly recent addition to our spiritual practice. It first appeared in its current form in the 16th century.
Ralph Holtzhauser’s love of music has always been deeply rooted in his faith, and as the diocesan music director and director of music for St. Columba Cathedral Parish, he wants to bring that joy to every parish.
Parishioners from across the Stark County Deanery joined Habitat for Humanity in building a home for Canton residents Drew and Aysha Mathis and their children.
If you ever wanted to know how your donation to the Diocesan Appeal gets spent, the first place you should go is to your regional Catholic Charities agency.The number of ways they help people will probably make your head spin.
