St. Brendan Parish, Youngstown, celebrates 100 years
September 1, 2023
In February 1923, a plot of land was purchased—the first on Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown—as the future site of St. Brendan Parish.
Author: Collin Vogt
From the Ground Up
August 22, 2023
The Stark County Deanery has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a Canton family.
Q&A with Dr. Tracey Lamont
August 2, 2023
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.
Tracey Lamont on Practical Theology and How To Minister to Young Adults
August 2, 2023
“Young adults are not a problem to be solved,” Dr. Lamont said, “but beautiful gifts of our community to be nourished.”
Meet Our Newly-Ordained Priests
August 1, 2023
When did they first feel their calls to the priesthood? What did they learn along the way?
Answering the Call
July 28, 2023
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.
Meet David Schmidt
July 28, 2023
David Schmidt, director of the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Youngstown, has a lot on his plate.
Meet R.J. Mangan
May 26, 2023
R.J. is the director of peace and justice for Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown.
By the Numbers: Parish Festivals
May 26, 2023
How many haluski dinners can a parish sell in a weekend? You’d be surprised.
Grandparents’ Day in Ashtabula
May 19, 2023
More than 800 people gathered at Saint John School in Ashtabula on May 11 for the K-12 Catholic School’s annual Grandparents’ Day Mass, celebrated by Bishop David J. Bonnar.
