The story of St. Mary and St. Joseph truly begins in 1922, when a committee of Newton Falls’ Catholic residents requested spiritual consideration.
In February 1923, a plot of land was purchased—the first on Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown—as the future site of St. Brendan Parish.
The Stark County Deanery has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a Canton family.
Following her presentation at the First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown, Dr. Tracey Lamont sat down with Catholic Echo writer Collin Vogt to answer some questions about ministering to young adults.
“Young adults are not a problem to be solved,” Dr. Lamont said, “but beautiful gifts of our community to be nourished.”
When did they first feel their calls to the priesthood? What did they learn along the way?
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Bishop David Bonnar ordained three new priests for the Diocese of Youngstown: Father Bob England, Father John Rovnak and Father Frederick “Fritz” Schleuter.
David Schmidt, director of the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Youngstown, has a lot on his plate.
R.J. is the director of peace and justice for Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown.
How many haluski dinners can a parish sell in a weekend? You’d be surprised.
