
Faith Fact: Why are clergy called “Reverend?”
We all know the distinction between referring to a priest as “Father” or “Bishop,” but what is the difference between Reverend, Very Reverend and Most Reverend?

We all know the distinction between referring to a priest as “Father” or “Bishop,” but what is the difference between Reverend, Very Reverend and Most Reverend?

For Dr. Jim King, associate superintendent for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Youngstown, Catholic education needs some updating. While King has plenty of responsibilities, his biggest goal for the immediate future is reinvigorating the mission of Catholic schools.

The Knights of Columbus Ashtabula met on August 27 in the Community Center of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Ashtabula.

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.